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The Grouchy Fork Tavern

Map of The Grouchy Fork Tavern

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Caitlin Ali. Human Innkeeper ♀
  • Zayne Hasan. Halfling Judge ♂
  • Katinka Ali. Human Con Artist ♀

Rumours

  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
  • The local inn is going out of business.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

The Violent Acre

Map of The Violent Acre

The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.

Menu

  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.

Characters

  • Gia Brown. Halfling Actor ♀
  • Hardwin Beech. Half-Orc Fisher ♂
  • Fribbington Duffield. Human Prostitute ⚥

Rumours

  • The inn has a secret dungeon.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.

The Sucking Topaz

Map of The Sucking Topaz

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Eden Deadeye. Tiefling Apothecary ⚥
  • Raadi Rook. Tiefling Model ♂
  • Fiana Hawkwing. Halfling Illusionist ♀

Rumours

  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • You may summon any elemental at Rock of the Weaver.
  • Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.

The Chicken And Master

Map of The Chicken And Master

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.

Characters

  • Arthur Greentree. Elf Sailmaker ♂
  • Dustin Gleeson. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ♂
  • Akdir Silvergem. Elf Historian ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Statue of the Partridge.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.

The Quarrel And Heron

Map of The Quarrel And Heron

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!

Characters

  • Parker Wolfbrother. Human Pawn Shop Owner ⚥
  • Riley Zaki. Tiefling Acolyte ♀
  • Rowan Korsk. Gnome Cleric ⚥

Rumours

  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.

The Snake And Charlatan

Map of The Snake And Charlatan

There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.

Menu

  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.

Characters

  • Lariat Loch. Human Jeweler ♂
  • Olivier Desolation. Tiefling Scullion ⚥
  • Elevrir Zaros. Elf Physician ♂

Rumours

  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Lost Cemetery may return to life.

The Reckless Master

Map of The Reckless Master

A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.

Menu

  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!

Characters

  • Ricky Potter. Half-Elf Detective ♂
  • Cyntia Norman. Tiefling Fletcher ♀
  • Tamsin Sybil. Halfling Toll Keeper ♀

Rumours

  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
  • Three people have gone missing from town.
  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.

The Handling Boot

Map of The Handling Boot

You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.

Menu

  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.

Characters

  • Hiram Mervor. Dwarf Auctioneer ♂
  • Rashur Walker. Half-Orc Historian ♂
  • Avery Fordragon. Gnome Builder ⚥

Rumours

  • The inn has a secret dungeon.
  • A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
  • A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.

The Glover And Watch

Map of The Glover And Watch

Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.

Menu

  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...

Characters

  • Kylie Ashbringer. Gnome Street Performer ♀
  • Llewelyn Haggard. Elf Monk ♂
  • Shirley Alhara. Halfling Cleaner ♀

Rumours

  • Three people have gone missing from town.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
  • The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.

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