Taverns
Locale
The Puking Bellows
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Talia Huon. Halfling Monk ♀
- Taylor Schmidt. Elf Exterminator ⚥
- Eden Loch. Halfling Dealer ♀
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
The Lustrous Quack Tavern
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Fribbington Deverin. Half-Orc Librarian ⚥
- Dora Rowe. Elf Stonecutter ♀
- Erolith Oaktree. Elf Tanner ♀
Rumours
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
Aela Inferno's Tavern
1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Clementine Ironfist. Half-Orc Squire ♀
- Kylie Clarke. Dwarf Wrestler ♀
- Maverick Sams. Tiefling Chief ♂
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Meal And Lust
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
- Baked Shrimp Toast. It's toast, with shrimp on it, and then it's baked. Try to keep up.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Finley Moonstone. Elf Cleric ⚥
- Parker Gaelen. Gnome Cleric ⚥
- Janette Selwyn. Tiefling Executioner ♀
Rumours
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
The Roguish Captain Tavern
Everything on the menu is written in Orcish
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
Characters
- Brom Poots. Gnome Lead Servant ♂
- Titus Boone. Gnome Minstrel ♂
- Quentin Shalamayne. Gnome Weaver ♂
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
Daphne Banes's Inn
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Salmon with Dill Sauce. A classic.
Characters
- Lee Hickory. Tiefling Cultist ♂
- Felix Scott. Halfling Refugee ♂
- Karen Ali. Gnome Hatter ♀
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
The Majestic Lizard Inn
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Ashet Smyth. Tiefling Vintner ♀
- Sisco Lachlan. Gnome Shaman ⚥
- Jordan Black. Half-Elf Event Planner ♂
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
The Peddler And Word
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Alendra Halburn. Dwarf Clerk ♀
- Charlie Silverback. Half-Orc Paladin ⚥
- Brogan Autumn. Elf Poet ♂
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- A large egg is near Roots of the Stone.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
Walter Garnik's Tavern
The air inside is humid.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Fribbington Ironfist. Dwarf Carpenter ⚥
- Luthor Monroe. Half-Elf Chef ♂
- Martha Hasan. Gnome Dutchess ♀
Rumours
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
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