Phearcy

Phearcy is the chatty tavernkeeper who owns and operates the Friendly Knave in Moonglow during Ultima VII.

Description
Many citizen of Moonglow were quick to recommend Phearcy to the Avatar as a man knowledgeable about the happenings of the city. Should the hero ask him for information, however, they would soon find that the barkeep wanted to move the conversation to the topic of Brion, the head of the Observatory, and Zelda, an adviser at the Lycaeum. Having noted what might be an infatuation between the two, Phearcy was eager to whet his appetite for gossip, and would offer the Avatar a free meal at his establishment should they be able to bring him more information.

Should the Avatar investigate the matter, they would find that Zelda was indeed smitten with Brion, although he did not requite her affections. Further prying would reveal that Brion's twin brother, Nelson, was attracted to the reserved scholar, himself, and the hero could eventually bring the two together by speaking with Zelda about Nelson's feelings. Upon delivering a report of all these happenings back to Phearcy, the Avatar would be rewarded with a meal of jerky and ale.

Phearcy also was a member of the Fellowship, although he did not seem to understand their philosophies more than superficially - misinterpreting the concept of "Worthiness Preceding Reward," as "Thou dost get what thou deservest." During the hours in which he was occupied with the society, he had the local tailor, Carlyn, tend the Friendly Knave in his stead.

Trivia

 * In the  Key to the Black Gate, Phearcy provides Anton with information about the city of Moonglow, and his description of the area is a part of the work which the scholar compiles on behalf of the Avatar. Anton is rather unimpressed with Phearcy's knowledge of the area, and mentions that he too, was offered a free meal in exchange for gossip regarding Zelda and Brion. Addom will also claim that he was similarly approached.
 * In the SNES Port of Ultima VII, Phearcy has a female sprite and is presumably a woman. Still ever eager to gossip, however, this version of the character discusses at length her misgivings regarding the Fellowship, implying that Balayna has talked to her about Rankin's duplicity.