Taverns
Locale
The Urban Hydrus Tavern
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
Characters
- Alys Orsan. Elf Surgeon ♀
- Hendricks Clarke. Human Ward ♂
- Lars Greene. Human Fortune Teller ♂
Rumours
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Secret Lair of the Faceless Doctor.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Vain Viking
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Zie Knight. Human Translator ♀
- Sibylle Hickory. Gnome Scop ♀
- Sumesh Windrunner. Tiefling Page ⚥
Rumours
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
The Bathing Peacock
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Lars Blackclaw. Half-Orc Gentleman ♂
- Enzo Dalton. Tiefling Tailor ♂
- River Hawkwing. Tiefling Minister ⚥
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
The Argolet And Hanop
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Omar Frogsong. Gnome Cardinal ♂
- Kendra Proudhands. Gnome Wizard ♀
- Phoebe Enola. Half-Elf Skomorokh ♀
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Glacial Forge.
- Cultists have come to town.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Publicizing Tome
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Fletcher Erwin. Human Minister ♂
- Selena Zantus. Dwarf Florist ♀
- Asa Alhara. Elf Con Artist ♂
Rumours
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
Karen Molyneaux's Inn
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Karen Vinder. Tiefling Judge ♀
- Cyntia Harber. Half-Elf Cooper ♀
- Forbes Karim. Halfling Ranger ♂
Rumours
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Tutor And Dagger
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Kasper Shadepelt. Half-Orc Beekeeper ♂
- Stella Jordan. Tiefling Rogue ♀
- Chloe Ward. Half-Orc Craftsperson ♀
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
The Vapid Topaz
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Gar Nozzlenuck. Gnome Executioner ♂
- Natar Echols. Halfling Acater ♂
- Sylvia Knight. Halfling Potter ♀
Rumours
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Lopsided Mandrake
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Dustin Todd. Half-Elf Naperer ♂
- Dianne Walker. Half-Elf Furniture Maker ♀
- Donal El-Hasan. Halfling Witchdoctor ♂
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Zeppelin of the Partridge that control your mind.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- A local girl has gone missing.
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