Making Friends

Taris stepped into The Troll's Hand and was instantly hit by a wall of musty air and suspicious looks. The tavern was packed with people trying to get out of the weather and doing their best to lift their spirits during the difficult times. Few spoke as he entered, and those that did were muttered and whispered to only those closest to them.

Taris went to the bar and dropped a few coins in front of the man there, asking for a drink. He quickly scooped them up and poured him a glass of whatever dark brown liquid almost everyone else was drinking. Most of the men at the tables went back to their hushed conversations, but Taris had other intentions. He removed a pouch of more coins and tossed it in front of the bartender. He then turned to the room, saying, "And give my friends here a drink, too!"