Halfway Inn

The Halfway Inn has been owned by the Mewldon family for generations. Prices are decent and the services match. It serves as tavern, blacksmith, and stable, in addition to its brisk business with travelers. While the constant stream of strangers means the inn sees its fair share of scuffles now and then, Jurath Mewldon, the owner, has burly sons that help keep the peace. His daughters handle the kitchen, while his wife takes care of the money and guests, as her father did before her. Jurath has few real chores in the inn, leaving him free to enjoy his retirement years.

Common Room

For those arriving afoot, a set of double doors opens into a hallway that leads to the common area of the Rest. Six rectangular tables with benches are arrayed in this area, often filled to the brim with the chatter of multiple conversations in various languages, a mixing bowl of local and traveler alike. The least expensive rooms are here on the first floor, four of the available fifteen. These rooms rent out en masse, as does the common area floor when there is need.
With the tables pushed against the walls, it is not unknown to bed down next to a complete stranger to either side. The common area is first come, first serve, and available to anyone with a few copper coins. While alcohol and food cost as well, water is free.
A well stands in one corner, easily accessed by guests and the Mewldons. The middle of the common area is open to the building’s roof high above, the second floor balcony looks down to those below. Luria, Jurath’s wife, moves amongst the guests, serving ale and welcoming visitors when she is not in her room tending to the books.
Attached to the inn is a small smithy and stables. There are eight stalls in the stables, and traveling merchants will often leave their wagons and horses tethered outside rather than pay for the stabling. Jurath's son Durah is the blacksmith, having completed his apprenticeship in the free city.

Lodging

On the main floor there are a few double rooms, these cost 6 sp per night. They are less desirable than the single rooms on the second floor, which cost 8 sp per night. At closing, the common room tables are pushed aside, leaving space for travelers to spread a bedroll, for which Jurath charges 2 sp.
Meals Jurath's wife Luria handles most of the day-to-day business, while his daughters Seryths and Merris manage the kitchen. Both are good cooks and while the meals only cost 5 sp per meal, they are actually of better quality than a finer inn.

Type

Inn