Taverns
Locale
The Handsome Gun Tavern
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Maz Stormtiger. Half-Orc Wagoner ⚥
- Tanis Hamid. Elf Paladin ♂
- Galen Altharia. Human Craftsperson ♂
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Lara's Bridge.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
The Ethical Glover Tavern
The air inside is humid.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Katja Belet. Elf Deserter ♀
- Balur Laroque. Gnome Brasier ♂
- Lorelei Zantus. Gnome Poacher ♀
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
The Horrifying Chicken Taphouse
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Ego Wilbur. Tiefling Minstrel ♂
- Alex Loch. Half-Elf Artisan ♂
- Alaya Scott. Half-Orc Tanner ♀
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Ignorant Donjon Tavern
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Water. For boring people.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Gregory Wright. Halfling King ♂
- Femlin Oak. Dwarf Woodcutter ♂
- Emily Broadbent. Human Lead Servant ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
The Beslubbering Ryal Inn
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Cordelia Mudclaw. Half-Orc Skomorokh ♀
- Beatrix Black. Dwarf Chandler ♀
- Olivier Sybil. Elf Armorer ⚥
Rumours
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- The Queen has been cursed.
The Crafty Illustration Taphouse
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
Characters
- Dax Potter. Gnome King ♂
- Jared Moonclaw. Half-Orc Druid ♂
- Finley Ironbolt. Dwarf Writer ⚥
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
The Impertinent Lady
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Bart Norman. Gnome Monk ♂
- Levi Reddy. Half-Orc Celebrity ♂
- Katja Rook. Dwarf Wine Maker ♀
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
The Critiquing Kingfisher
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
Characters
- Nicholas Lucas. Halfling Acolyte ♂
- Ismael Autumn. Half-Elf Butler ♂
- Ahsoka Rook. Tiefling Armorer ♀
Rumours
- There's an ancient red dragon at Temple of the Pantry.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
The Radiant Panther
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Riley Vinder. Half-Orc Ward ⚥
- Roman Sams. Tiefling Lamplight ♂
- Katinka Briggs. Halfling Drag King ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
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