Kang Dae Soung was an indentured servant from a foreign nation who'd served long enough in the army to earn his freedom dues. He'd been offered a promotion from commander to general due to quick thinking that had turned the tide in a major battle against an invading force, but had declined; he'd retired from the military and chosen a life as a tactical advisor for the current leader of the army instead

Even politicians made visits to taverns every now and then, though. Most of the time, his wife (a fellow former indentured servant) joined him, but she'd recently given birth to their first child.

"It's busy tonight. Wonder what the occasion is."