Taverns
Locale
The Executing Topaz
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Bruce Hadwell. Human Blacksmith ♂
- Sahin Grail. Elf Sailmaker ⚥
- Jericho Selwyn. Human Urchin ♂
Rumours
- There's an ancient red dragon at Fury River.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
The Reasoning Viking
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Kaith Brightleaf. Gnome Toll Keeper ♂
- Tom Travis. Halfling Watchman ♂
- Parker Darkwood. Halfling Bishop ⚥
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
The Meager Unicorn Tavern
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Stella Altharia. Elf Bloodletter ♀
- Fribbington Pierce. Elf Witch ⚥
- Jessica Frida. Dwarf Smuggler ♀
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
The Eminent Horner Tavern
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Alexis Beech. Half-Elf Lead Servant ♀
- Bernie Windrunner. Human Farmhand ⚥
- Shay Anwen. Gnome Toll Keeper ♀
Rumours
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- Three wizards live at Arianna's River.
The Assembling Farmer
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
Characters
- Natalia El-Hasan. Half-Elf Mage ♀
- Tatiana Broadbent. Half-Elf Silversmith ♀
- Jill Graystripe. Half-Orc General ♀
Rumours
- If you go to Evonne's Forge, you can be healed.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
Elevrir Baggins's Taphouse
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Eldon Arrias. Gnome Wizard ♂
- Alex Turner. Tiefling Bodyguard ♂
- Skylar Ashfield. Tiefling Warlock ♀
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
The Bootless Kettle Taphouse
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Ezekiel Deadeye. Human Mage ♂
- Talwyn Enola. Half-Orc Goldsmith ♀
- Hailee Marshall. Half-Orc Scholar ♀
Rumours
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- was killed by wolves.
The Majestic Stork
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Mugheer Gellar. Half-Elf Bard ♂
- Runar Wolfbrother. Human Philosopher ♂
- Blake Michaels. Gnome Anthropologist ⚥
Rumours
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
The Reckless Gun
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Gert Ashbringer. Tiefling Rogue ♂
- Jasper Hickory. Half-Elf Necromancer ♂
- Josua Roderick. Tiefling Sergeant ♂
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
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