Halflings

Halflings didn’t arrive in Thrane in any serious numbers until after Galifar united Khorvaire, when he not only opened borders but actively promoted migration between the provinces. As such, most halflings settled in Thrane’s cities, forming their own districts that served their particular height needs. This functional separation has kept halfling culture in Thrane more in line with that of their counterparts in other nations — namely, through syncretic beliefs that maintain the importance of the Sovereign Host. While Thrane’s halflings certainly recognize the importance and value of the Church of the Silver Flame, they maintain the importance of offerings to Arawai and Kol Korran for good harvests and trade, to Dol Arrah and Dol Dorn for strength, and to Aureon for knowledge and wisdom. As such, the best-furnished temple to the Sovereign Host in any given Thranish city is likely to be built to accommodate people of smaller stature.
House Jorasco may not seem as important in Thrane, with the church having more access to magical healing than most, but that is simply because the influence of the healing halflings is less visible. House Jorasco still provides services for basic maladies, and the government pays for traveling doctors who provide care — free of charge to those who need it.
House Ghallanda has a number of “bound businesses”— franchises run directly by the house. The Gold Dragon Inn is such a business, with Gold Dragon Inns being found in every major city, each serving a familiar menu and providing similar services. There are also many independent restaurants, inns, and taverns licensed by House Ghallanda. The recent rise of tea houses in Thrane is one of the few areas of hospitality that is not dominated by House Ghallanda, but the house is working feverously to change that. The blink dog emblem is an assurance that a locale meets Ghallanda standards of health and quality — but not every inn is run by a halfling.