Taverns
Locale
The Paunchy Goldbeater Taphouse
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Sahin Hamid. Half-Elf Chimney Sweeper ⚥
- Lucy Scott. Elf Mortician ♀
- Riley Hamilton. Elf Wine Maker ⚥
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near House of the Shield.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Quarrel And Hyena
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Ezekiel Moran. Elf Bowyer ♂
- Sawyer Miller. Halfling Deserter ⚥
- Kamal Erwin. Tiefling Bard ♂
Rumours
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- It's said that bodies taken to Fairy Lights of the Cup may return to life.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
The Mage And Book
This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Maddie Payne. Elf Druid ♀
- Hector Faelyn. Elf Sailmaker ♂
- Tanis Briggs. Elf Poultry Keeper ♂
Rumours
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Last month it rained fish.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Promising Knife
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Taylor Hasan. Half-Elf Sergeant ⚥
- Jody Malfoy. Half-Orc Governess ♀
- Salvatore Wilton. Human Ranger ♂
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
The Measly Trapper
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Bruce Wilton. Half-Elf Elder ♂
- Hiaenna Duval. Tiefling Ropemaker ♀
- Myron Rucker. Halfling Cleaner ♂
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
Mushin Fallow's Taphouse
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
Characters
- Fletch Turner. Half-Orc Wrestler ♂
- Renee Snaketail. Half-Orc Chaplain ♀
- Sylvia Hasan. Dwarf Erenagh ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
The Mellow Fief Taphouse
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Rolf Silvertree. Elf Book Binder ♂
- Eden Loch. Half-Elf Erenagh ⚥
- Max Crump. Dwarf Scribe ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
The Frozen Vulture Taphouse
The walls in this tavern are covered in moss.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Cordelia Rowan. Halfling Watchmaker ♀
- Luna Hamid. Dwarf Teacher ♀
- Ceri Molyneaux. Elf Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Clearing Pint
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Stella Tinkereye. Gnome Paladin ♀
- Helena Briggs. Human Museum Curator ♀
- Celeste Mervor. Halfling Village Idiot ♀
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- There have been human sacrifices at Celeste's Mine.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
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