Taverns
Locale
The Dry Bodkin
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Barty Hillard. Half-Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
- Kimberly Hume. Half-Elf Prostitute ♀
- Bernie Hale. Tiefling Pupil ⚥
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- A dragon was killed at Kingdom at Shadowfell's Edge.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
The Zesty Jupon Inn
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Hugh Sams. Human Gravedigger ♂
- Sahin Fordragon. Elf Tax Collector ⚥
- Taylor Ashbringer. Halfling Pirate ⚥
Rumours
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
The Zebra And Crossbow
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Nena Kusheth. Gnome Wizard ♀
- Garry Clarke. Dwarf Anthropologist ♂
- Sawyer Tathdel. Elf Wizard's Apprentice ⚥
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
The Laying Cooper
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Isabella Enola. Tiefling Dean ♀
- Raadi Frost. Dwarf Leatherworker ♂
- Donal Connington. Elf Dancer ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
The Filling Butler
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Rowan Quinn. Dwarf Exile ⚥
- Sumesh Hynes. Human Roper ⚥
- Ned Baznak. Dwarf Bard ♂
Rumours
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
Gannon Nighy's Taphouse
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
Characters
- Elliot Scott. Half-Orc Villein ♂
- Logan AnaanShan. Elf Fortune Teller ♂
- Shannon Roberts. Gnome Gambler ♀
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
The Rating Jeweler
Icicles large enough to kill a man hang from the eavestroughs.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Desmond Todd. Elf Earl ♂
- Emily Pierre-Dupois. Elf Cutpurse ♀
- Doran Duffield. Human Detective ⚥
Rumours
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
The Striker And Scabbard
This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
Characters
- Gavril Pierce. Human Clockkeeper ♂
- Amira Hamlin. Elf Actor ♀
- Kyle Erwin. Half-Elf Boatman ♂
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
The Haunting Poulter Inn
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
Characters
- Cassie Marid. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
- Wendall Enola. Dwarf Bodyguard ♂
- Ahsoka Pierce. Gnome Essayist ♀
Rumours
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- The local inn is going out of business.
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