The Hairy Bear is a Viziman inn and a favorite hangout of the Mahakam Volunteer Army. "Fixtures" there include Zoltan Chivay, Dennis Cranmer, Yarpen Zigrin, Sheldon Skaggs and Jarre. Many a dispute relating to promotions and the like was settled over a few mugs. It is also a favorite hangout of the Vizima underworld. Many rumours circulate about the beer there — in particular, that the beer is made from dog urine.