Taverns
Locale
The Lucky Dragon Tavern
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
Characters
- Arish Huon. Elf Cabbie ♂
- Landon Nighy. Elf Shepherd ♂
- Violet Marid. Elf Bishop ♀
Rumours
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Pungent Priest Tavern
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
Characters
- Tami Dempsy. Halfling Pauper ♀
- Sasha Watson. Dwarf Shepherd ♀
- Kiran Harber. Dwarf Clerk ♂
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
Titus Wildwood's Tavern
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Mugheer Ashfield. Human Juggler ♂
- River Quinn. Elf Acolyte ⚥
- Selena Fitzgerald. Halfling Houndmaster ♀
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Bodyguard And Hyena
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Violet Laroque. Half-Orc Acrobat ♀
- Petra Scott. Half-Orc Sailor ♀
- Hailee Hamilton. Gnome Gentleman ♀
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
The Insuring Goose
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Charlie Zantus. Elf Spy ⚥
- Maz Kaye. Human Rogue ⚥
- Eden James. Gnome Accountant ♀
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
Fareed Smyth's Taphouse
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- 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.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- River Sams. Human Loan Shark ⚥
- Tiatha AnaanShan. Gnome Naperer ♀
- Hawke Loch. Half-Elf Boatman ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
Yoko Mervor's Taphouse
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Stephanie Ashbringer. Elf Singer ♀
- Sawyer Ashbringer. Gnome Toll Keeper ⚥
- Erolith Michaels. Half-Elf Baroness ♀
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
The Guild And Butcher
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Alyx Altharia. Human Paladin ♀
- Neil Walker. Half-Elf Madame ♂
- Fribbington Windfall. Gnome Captain Of The Guard ⚥
Rumours
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
The Armor And Canon
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Kasper Schmidt. Halfling Ranger ♂
- Sahin Jayid. Tiefling Lecturer ⚥
- Stephanie Windrunner. Tiefling Cleric ♀
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- The Queen has been cursed.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
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