Ted relaxes a bit as he enjoys the food and drink ... especially the latter, as he drinks a good beer for the first time in what seems like forever.

He says to the barmaid "I'm Ted. Thanks for making us feel welcome."

When she goes off to bring more plates, leaving the group a bit of privacy, he says in a low voice "The rotten smell is interesting. Possibly an attack spell or alchemical poison gas that kills. Possibly an undead creature with rotting flesh. I think we need to get on a roof and stake out the place at night, see what is going on out there."