Taverns
Jeffrey Shad's Taphouse
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Shirley Hamid. Half-Orc Seer ♀
- Quentin Faelyn. Human Veterinarian ♂
- Rashur Bryce. Half-Elf Street Artist ♂
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
The Quaint Pearl
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Sazi Ashbringer. Dwarf Archaeologist ♀
- Rowan Bloodhoof. Halfling Cheesemaker ⚥
- Frank Dunstan. Tiefling Mortician ♂
Rumours
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
The Bawdy Quarrel Inn
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.
Characters
- Yazid Sten. Dwarf Barber ♀
- Charlotte Vassan. Gnome Butler ♀
- Giselle Whisperwind. Half-Orc Constable ♀
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- Last week it rained frogs.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
Jakob Joygrove's Inn
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Characters
- Avery Shortaxe. Dwarf Ranger ⚥
- Graak Fae. Human Chancellor ♂
- Simone Bozier. Elf Ferryman ♀
Rumours
- The bees here make the best honey.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
The Artless Ward Tavern
There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.
Menu
- Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Cloee Norton. Gnome Courtier ♀
- Katja Hogan. Gnome Wizard ♀
- Monty Mulgrew. Human Prostitute ♂
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
Rebecca Ellis's Taphouse
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Jacques Ironbrow. Dwarf Tanner ♂
- Safia Scott. Elf Watchman ♀
- Ui Dalton. Half-Elf Scientist ♂
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- It's said that bodies taken to Land of Rippling Seasons may return to life.
The Dissembling Pardon
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Arabella Mournhell. Human Tailor ♀
- Robert Kensley. Human Mage ♂
- Nina Cunningham. Elf Prisoner ♀
Rumours
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Newt And Currier
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Fribbington Hume. Half-Orc Bard ⚥
- Eve Broadbent. Dwarf Gravedigger ♀
- Finley Halgar. Dwarf Debt Collector ⚥
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Sibylle's Town.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Indelible Bowman Inn
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Anya Cruise. Elf Exorcist ♀
- Kiernan Amal. Half-Elf Gentleman ♂
- Crispin Daeren. Halfling Clockkeeper ♂
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
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