Taverns
Locale
The Boasting Stool
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Tom Gellar. Halfling Tutor ♂
- Elias Frost. Human Assassin ♂
- Aric Pierce. Tiefling Village Idiot ♂
Rumours
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
The Boring Foundryman
The door is the perfect dwarven height.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
Characters
- Doran Selwyn. Halfling Bodyguard ⚥
- Honey Alma. Human Ward ♀
- Martha Jordan. Tiefling Warlock ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
The Expediting Mark
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
Characters
- Dmitri Lucas. Halfling Chimney Sweeper ♂
- Samir Black. Half-Elf Missionary ♂
- Makayla Freeman. Tiefling Elder ♀
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Chains of the Goblet.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
The Sliding Chrysoprase
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Parker Watson. Elf Street Artist ⚥
- River Deadeye. Halfling Cleric ⚥
- Bernie Sebastian. Gnome Armorer ⚥
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- You may summon any elemental at The Pumpkin Canyon.
The Mistress And Mage
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Gael Jones. Human Clockkeeper ♂
- Matthew Ward. Half-Elf Alchemist ♂
- Calla Ali. Half-Orc Essayist ♀
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
The Seedy Mercenary Tavern
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- 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.
Characters
- Emily Barrow. Half-Elf Exile ♀
- Emily Woodfur. Half-Orc Rogue ♀
- Laurie Huon. Halfling Houndmaster ♀
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
The Lucky Half Tavern
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Skylar Ashfield. Half-Orc Grocer ♀
- Kandon AnaanShan. Tiefling Lamplight ♂
- Bart Autumn. Half-Elf Outlander ♂
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
The Meaty Targe
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
Characters
- Dael Thom. Tiefling Watchman ♀
- Ivan Shadowmourne. Dwarf Judge ♂
- Sisco Zantus. Tiefling Steward ⚥
Rumours
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- Mary's Monastery provides a steady supply of peons.
Kelsey Blackfist's Inn
There is a bust of a man named Lord Grandborne next to the door.
Menu
- Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Larson Darwin. Halfling Ranger ♂
- Preston Cruise. Elf Glassblower ♂
- Ralph Hickory. Halfling Chef ♂
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
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