Hello, everyone, and thanks for the warm welcome!
Folwren, I'm working on a post now, and I'll put it up it as soon as I get it finished.
Mithalwen, it would really depend on when your character was last at Mithlond. I was thinking that Amadi had spent the winter with the elves there, and then left Shireward when the weather turned (which would mean he has at least some proficiency in elvish). I doubt he got those vambraces by honest means, so if you really want to make him squirm, you can have her know the craftsman. That could be fun.
Speaking of weather, is it still spring at the inn?
PS - Loslote, I think the conversation at the elves' table is wide open. You can't respond to me directly, but maybe you can get the conversation drifting toward events at Mithlond to set up for some interaction?
PPS - With this username, I'll probably get the hobbit thing a lot.
Good thing I'm short and lovable.