Didn't take long, did it?
Waterhole Name: Mountain Pride Inn
Owner: Charlie. She's a pretty nice gal .. pretty voice, too. Seemed kind of preoccupied when I tried to make small talk.. I can kind of tell when one isn't quite focused on me when speaking to me. It's just that tone of voice that says, "My mind is elsewhere.." You've all heard it.
Drink Quality: Average. Beer fermented by humans isn't a complete travel into bliss on the tongue. Now, DWARVEN BEER, oh, *boy*...
Service: No sooner did I order, did I get a beer. Prompt! I like it.
Environment: Didn't seem too welcoming. I come in and hang by the door, and not a peep from anyone in my direction. No greeting? That's not very kind. Smelled kind of moldy, too.. and then, a greeting! From the owner! Joy! Well, a late greeting is better than never.
Defining Moment: My first 'glimpse' of a member of the elusive Drow race! She smelled very foreign; earthy almost. I had never before been in the same viscinity with such a specie. Marvelous! The Drow language is also very musical .. lovely. Requires a skilled tongue. She didn't understand a word I said -- okay, I lied. I was too awestruck to say hi. I think I'm just bad with women .. they only like men with working eyes, I suppose ..
Nothing much to say about this one except, "Way to make a guy feel like a stranger". Everyone in this tavern knew each other, and focused on only each other. No sooner did I get my drink did everything go back to what it was - like I wasn't even there, or mattered to the business. I had my beer quietly. Charlie didn't even try to strike up a conversation .. a pity.
All in all, the Mountain Pride Inn is ... "meh". That's all I can say. It's not a good place to go, but it isn't intolerable. You go in, get a drink, and get out, unless you bring friends.