Taverns
Locale
The Signing Brewer
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Gannon Karim. Elf Scholar ♂
- Charlie Roderick. Halfling Ward ⚥
- Arios Deakin. Elf Cleric ♂
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
The Nodding Guildmaster
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Helen Wynne. Elf Event Planner ♀
- Sisco Moonstone. Elf Street Artist ⚥
- Taylor Winterheart. Tiefling Auctioneer ⚥
Rumours
- The Queen has been cursed.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
The Blushing Skinner
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Drangor Duval. Tiefling Farmer ♂
- Ahsoka Ualas. Gnome Taxidermist ♀
- Tamsin Abbey. Dwarf Mercer ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
The Froward Herce Tavern
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Sawyer Massa. Half-Orc Sorcerer ⚥
- Jonas Wynne. Halfling Animal Tamer ♂
- Sisco Mazdul. Dwarf Roper ⚥
Rumours
- There's an ancient red dragon at Island of the Poet.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
The Incredible Tooth
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Yasmin Mervor. Tiefling Toll Keeper ♀
- Natalia Haggard. Tiefling Mercenary ♀
- Godfrey Rook. Elf Artisan ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
The Infectious Mistress Taphouse
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Josua Silvergem. Half-Elf Mason ♂
- Mace Deadeye. Elf Burglar ♂
- Blake Shalamayne. Half-Orc Bard ⚥
Rumours
- Last month it rained fish.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
The Mistaking Quail
Dwarves have operated this underground tavern for many generations.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Scarlett Roundtree. Dwarf Crime Boss ♀
- Kalak El-Hasan. Tiefling Almoner ♂
- William Loch. Half-Orc Tanner ♂
Rumours
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
The Pesky Tower Taphouse
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Edgar Loudbelly. Half-Orc Brewer ♂
- Ismael Hamid. Tiefling Hatter ♂
- Ceri Beech. Half-Orc Essayist ♀
Rumours
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- A large egg is near Statue of the Scribe.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Bodwyn's Cave, you'll begin to age backward.
The Heron And Man
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Taylor Roderick. Tiefling Alcoholic ⚥
- Ewan Banes. Tiefling Paladin ♂
- Carly Hadwell. Human Beggar ♀
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
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