Taverns
Locale
The Steward And Gardener
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Raadi Enola. Dwarf Nurse ♂
- Morgan Roderick. Human Captain ♂
- Alexis Mervor. Half-Elf Noble ♀
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Spire of the Squire.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
Amira Ironhand's Taphouse
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
Characters
- Eden Carson. Elf Deserter ⚥
- Brianna Abbey. Dwarf Clerk ♀
- Jasmine Zaki. Half-Elf Chimney Sweeper ♀
Rumours
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Shining Topaz
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Alan Gale. Elf Abbot ♂
- Fribbington Hale. Half-Elf Tutor ⚥
- Taylor Mournhell. Halfling Butcher ⚥
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
The Jovial Blacksmith Taphouse
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
Characters
- Shangela Marshall. Human Thief ♀
- Karen Bloodhoof. Half-Elf Urchin ♀
- Jade Mervor. Elf Ringmaster ♀
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
Alexandra Thalnir's Taphouse
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Rose Reddy. Human Scullion ♀
- Jacek Ali. Tiefling Physician ♂
- Jasmine Harber. Half-Elf Wheelwright ♀
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Lawson's Arena.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
The Pint And Boa
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Bernie Underhill. Halfling Wrestler ⚥
- Jon Jayid. Halfling Host ♂
- Olivier Kastrix. Half-Elf Banker ⚥
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
The Tempting Friend
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Fareed Barrow. Tiefling Host ♂
- Sarab Vinder. Dwarf Chef ⚥
- Akdir Brown. Gnome Illusionist ♂
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
The Gullible Cantor Inn
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Sion Rook. Dwarf Skomorokh ♂
- Sarab Leaffall. Gnome Veteran ⚥
- Nico Pierce. Half-Elf Grocer ♂
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- A new church is being built in town.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
The Dyer And Gardener
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Jacques Graves. Tiefling Bishop ♂
- Nena Black. Gnome Translator ♀
- Brom Jordan. Dwarf Chancellor ♂
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
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