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The Crofter And Chef

Map of The Crofter And Chef

Wild birds are lining the rooftops.

Menu

  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.

Characters

  • Jonas Turner. Halfling Hofmeister ♂
  • Emily Sorra. Human Drag King ♀
  • Samir Gleeson. Half-Orc Bard ♂

Rumours

  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.

The Lawful Belfry Inn

Map of The Lawful Belfry Inn

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.

Characters

  • Sisco Stonesworn. Human Courtier ⚥
  • Ashet Sweeny. Half-Orc Village Idiot ♀
  • River Weatherby. Dwarf Illuminator ⚥

Rumours

  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.

The Bowyer And Griffin

Map of The Bowyer And Griffin

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.

Characters

  • Aria Davis. Human Leatherworker ♀
  • Charlotte El-Hasan. Dwarf Spy ♀
  • Celina Banes. Half-Elf Tattooist ♀

Rumours

  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.

The Bather And Minter

Map of The Bather And Minter

There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.

Characters

  • Bruce Whitethorn. Halfling Auditor ♂
  • Baasim James. Elf Gymnast ♂
  • Kalak Loudbelly. Half-Orc Chef ♂

Rumours

  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
  • An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.

The Rogue And Groat

Map of The Rogue And Groat

There's a small pond full of fish in the center of this tavern.

Menu

  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
  • Milk. There is parsley on top.
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.

Characters

  • Liliana Lucas. Human Thatcher ♀
  • Finley Bladefist. Human Missionary ⚥
  • Eldar Carter. Gnome Necromancer ♂

Rumours

  • has wings that they keep hidden.
  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.

Yazid Sybil's Tavern

Map of Yazid Sybil's Tavern

The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.

Menu

  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
  • Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.

Characters

  • Sisco Mervor. Human Gymnast ⚥
  • Alondra Carson. Dwarf Chief ♀
  • Winona Turner. Halfling Prisoner ♀

Rumours

  • The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • Menhir of the Skinner provides a steady supply of peons.

The Filming Zebra

Map of The Filming Zebra

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.

Characters

  • Zie Ashes. Tiefling Alcoholic ♀
  • Claudia Halburn. Dwarf Merchant ♀
  • Olivier Bozier. Human Urchin ⚥

Rumours

  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.

The Blacksmith And Shadow

Map of The Blacksmith And Shadow

The bartender has wings.

Menu

  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.

Characters

  • Emyr Abasi. Dwarf Lamplight ♂
  • Celeste Colman. Half-Elf Historian ♀
  • Charlie Darkwood. Halfling Poet ⚥

Rumours

  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
  • Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.

The Caring Cardinal

Map of The Caring Cardinal

Meals here are served on cheap flatware.

Menu

  • Milk. There is parsley on top.
  • Trout Sandwich. Fried trout on a roll.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.

Characters

  • Ewan Kastrix. Half-Orc Surgeon ♂
  • Avery Alma. Half-Elf Warlock ⚥
  • Dustin Hickory. Half-Elf Charioteer ♂

Rumours

  • Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.
  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.

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