Taverns
Locale
The Shivering Frong
Half of the tavern was burned down in a recent fire.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Esmeralda Fordragon. Elf Accountant ♀
- Cyntia Silvermoon. Half-Elf Marshall ♀
- Jarrad Barrow. Human Sailor ♂
Rumours
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
The Mountain And Arrow
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Maz Arrias. Halfling Dean ⚥
- Aria Clarke. Halfling Fighter ♀
- Theodora Greene. Halfling Seer ♀
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Bawd And Lizard
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
Characters
- Tanis Zantus. Half-Elf Rogue ♂
- Keeley Mehmed. Half-Orc Witchdoctor ♀
- Cordelia Rowe. Dwarf Translator ♀
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- There is a bush which moves around near Kimberly's Temple.
The Mad King Taphouse
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Blake Zaros. Human Rat Catcher ⚥
- Cynthia Dempsy. Half-Orc Gymnast ♀
- Ashley Elonil. Halfling Ranger ♀
Rumours
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- There is a bush which moves around near The Midway Island.
Lee Ward's Taphouse
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Tarc Desolation. Tiefling Host ♂
- Fribbington Ghani. Elf Toll Keeper ⚥
- Parker Desolation. Tiefling Mercenary ⚥
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
Raed Anwen's Taphouse
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Maz Banes. Gnome Anthropologist ⚥
- Beatrix Selwyn. Tiefling Sheriff ♀
- Julie Vinder. Halfling Fighter ♀
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at Muriel's Chains.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
The Dingy Hilt
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Jevon Hamilton. Half-Orc Lead Servant ♂
- Alaya Fordragon. Gnome Actor ♀
- Kirsten Lucas. Tiefling Dealer ♀
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
The Arbitrating Belt
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Roasted Tomatoes. Can be served on the side with any meal.
Characters
- Sahin Belet. Tiefling Museum Curator ⚥
- Max Marshall. Gnome Astrologer ⚥
- Gwen Marshall. Gnome Wizard ♀
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
The Queasy Charlatan Inn
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Del Hamlin. Half-Orc Wizard ♂
- Raven Hale. Half-Elf Exterminator ♀
- Esmeralda Whisperwind. Half-Elf Apprentice ♀
Rumours
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
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