# [[Collum the Sad Flautist]] ![[Collum, Bard-1779393040142.webp|right|250]] [[Collum the Sad Flautist|Collum]] is the possibly depressed bard who was playing flute quietly at the [[Blood of the Vine Tavern and Inn|Blood of the Vine]] in [[Barovia (Village)|the village of Barovia]]. In [[003_20260520 Session 3|Session 3]], [[Erno Van Iche|Erno]] tipped him 1 copper, for which [[Collum the Sad Flautist|Collum]] was deeply appreciative. Erno also inspired him to become a rock star like the ones in [[Elturel, the Holy City|Elturel]]. Collum seems like he might be unfulfilled and unappreciated locally. In [[005_20260619 Session 5|Session 5]], [[Andraste Amo|Andi]] and [[Zar]] hired him and his mates to play cheerful songs at [[Irina's Birthday Party]].