Taverns
Locale
The Borrowing Fiddler
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
Characters
- Jessica Everett. Half-Elf Lecturer ♀
- Fribbington Carter. Gnome Acater ⚥
- Aptal Zaros. Half-Elf Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
The Lustrous Playwright
The tavern is staffed by maniacal goblins.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Hector Ironlatch. Dwarf Magician ♂
- Carly Hickory. Half-Orc Sergeant ♀
- Talwyn Horrig. Dwarf Lamplight ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
The Insidious Barter
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Sahin Everett. Tiefling Druid ⚥
- Sawyer Kensley. Halfling Furniture Maker ⚥
- Sawyer Huon. Gnome Physician ⚥
Rumours
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Spire of the Partridge, you'll begin to age backward.
The Rinsing Ell
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
Characters
- Amaya Darwin. Half-Orc Undertaker ♀
- Sahin Mervor. Dwarf Gameskeeper ⚥
- Lysander Roderick. Half-Orc Diplomat ♂
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
The Misleading Crow
The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Roxy Blackhammer. Dwarf Bargeman ♀
- Riley Larchwood. Gnome Attendant ♀
- Maz Loch. Half-Elf Watchmaker ⚥
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
The Spongy Prince Tavern
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Robert Zantus. Half-Orc Prisoner ♂
- Olivier Loch. Half-Orc Bodyguard ⚥
- Lar Barrow. Tiefling Madame ♂
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- If you go to Mine of the Butte, you can be healed.
Beatrix Roderick's Taphouse
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Parker Crump. Half-Orc Toll Keeper ⚥
- Frank Rana. Elf Barbarian ♂
- Maz Zaros. Human Exile ⚥
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
The Low Bodkin Inn
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
Characters
- Cole Rowan. Halfling Brasier ♂
- Emily Silvervalley. Half-Elf Gambler ♀
- Bernie Wynne. Tiefling Bladesmith ⚥
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
The Fangs And Hanop
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Fried Onion. Farmer's love this dish!
Characters
- Charlie Shortaxe. Dwarf Soothsayer ⚥
- Gwen Jordan. Half-Orc Prophet ♀
- Stephanie Mehmed. Tiefling Blacksmith ♀
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Jayson's Gravestone.
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