Taverns
Locale
The Containing Lady
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Mona Hawkwing. Elf Gentleman ♀
- Bundringo Poots. Half-Elf Bosun ⚥
- Doran Daeren. Gnome Illusionist ⚥
Rumours
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
The Damming Son
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Nathalie Abbey. Tiefling Chancellor ♀
- Charlie Jayid. Tiefling Leatherworker ⚥
- Fribbington Barlow. Dwarf Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
The Jaded Star Inn
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Clark Stonesworn. Gnome Lead Servant ♂
- Max Miller. Half-Orc Scribe ⚥
- Phoebe Hasan. Half-Orc Exterminator ♀
Rumours
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Adept Hydrus
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
Characters
- Fribbington Pierce. Tiefling Glassblower ⚥
- Frances Treespeaker. Halfling Scullion ♀
- Fribbington Stormrage. Half-Elf Road Master ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- You may summon any elemental at Town of the Hide.
The Icky Taster
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Hana Gemtree. Elf Librarian ♀
- Jody Loch. Elf Hayward ♀
- Timothy Quaresh. Gnome Busker ♂
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
Duck Iceclaw's Inn
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
Characters
- Bundringo Sybil. Dwarf Debt Collector ⚥
- Hendricks Freeman. Dwarf Auditor ♂
- Jared Fallow. Gnome Medic ♂
Rumours
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Quarrelsome Princess
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Doran Carson. Half-Orc Detective ⚥
- Lisa Nighy. Dwarf Pupil ♀
- Bruce Wynne. Halfling Ropemaker ♂
Rumours
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Percival's Circle.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
The Mage And Monastery
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Isabelle Alma. Half-Orc Cheesemaker ♀
- Mary AnaanShan. Dwarf Warden ♀
- Klaudia Hawkwing. Dwarf Chimney Sweeper ♀
Rumours
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Fiona's Circle.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
The Rogue And Tyne
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Ember Enola. Half-Elf Seamstress ♀
- Julie Rana. Elf Rat Catcher ♀
- Riley Donovan. Human Wine Maker ⚥
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
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