Gold Digger Tavern
This raucous establishment is the primary gathering place for dwarves in the Old City, though many humans and some halflings can be found here as well. Half-orcs are usually treated with suspicion if they so much as show their faces. Many dwarves from Greysmere and Karakast come here when in the city. All customers except dwarves are expected to check their weapons at the door. Armour, even chain mail, is not uncommon garb with the guests of the Gold Digger.
The proprietor is Athal Trollbane, a long since retired adventurer who came to Greyhawk over a century ago from the Lortmil Mountains, where he struck it rich with a gem mine. He is still renowned as a great dwarven explorer in the Flanaess. After being plied with drinks he will often regale customers with centuries-old tales. Mostly quite true, of the early days of civilization in the Flanaess. Athal will tell anyone who wishes to listen incredible (but true) tales of valour and daring against the humanoids who once infested the Lortmils, prior to the Hateful Wars that drove them out. Much of the humanoid gossip in the city is told here.
The tavern has cheap food and rooms, however, the beds are very short (most about 5 feet long), and humans and elves rarely stay over. Most of the sleeping guests are dwarves, with a few halflings and gnomes sprinkled in. The chief bartender is a halfling matron and a superb cook named Glenda Silvertoe. She presides over the bar while Athel supervises the kitchen and dining room.
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