Taverns
Locale
Phoebe Smyth's Taphouse
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Dragon Fish. A spicy fish dish.
Characters
- Mona Duval. Half-Orc Debt Collector ♀
- Olivia Ironvain. Dwarf Tattooist ♀
- Dag Dempsy. Half-Elf Captain ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
The Virtuous Pell Inn
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Katya Quinn. Halfling Beggar ♀
- Doran Bryce. Human Pirate ⚥
- Delia Frost. Tiefling Cleric ♀
Rumours
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Dripping Bishop
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Corn Chowder. Ya gotta like corn to like this.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Kali Laroque. Dwarf Paladin ♀
- Giselle Rucker. Elf Hersir ♀
- Michelle Lachlan. Gnome Almoner ♀
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
Joey Vinder's Tavern
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Jasper Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Flautist ♂
- Laurel Clarke. Tiefling Archaeologist ♀
- Canton Ward. Tiefling Shaman ♂
Rumours
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
The Merry Melee
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Clementine Silverback. Half-Orc Philosopher ♀
- Storm Shimmer. Tiefling Physician ♀
- Jericho Huon. Gnome Cotter ♂
Rumours
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
The Daunting Belfry
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
Characters
- Kirsten Arrias. Dwarf Archivist ♀
- Blake Briggs. Halfling Rat Catcher ⚥
- Jill Enola. Half-Elf Alcoholic ♀
Rumours
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
The Plugging Cobbler
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
Characters
- Alexis Grail. Gnome Necromancer ♀
- Aptal Simpson. Human Commoner ♂
- Dottie Dunstan. Elf Rat Catcher ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
Joel Graystripe's Taphouse
The bottom half of the door is blocked by sand.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Tamara Marid. Gnome Outlander ♀
- Barty Northrend. Dwarf Watchmaker ♂
- Dwyer Karim. Elf Barber Surgeon ♂
Rumours
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
Phoebe Ironvain's Taphouse
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Drangor Fordragon. Dwarf Apprentice ♂
- Ralph Rowan. Gnome Sculptor ♂
- Durante Schmidt. Halfling Mason ♂
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Forgotten Tomb of Ashkan that control your mind.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
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