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The Fishmonger And Beguine

Map of The Fishmonger And Beguine

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Sazi Shad. Tiefling Fighter ♀
  • Vivian Tinkereye. Halfling Ferryman ♀
  • Falk Massa. Halfling Sorcerer ♂

Rumours

  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.

The Spongy Peg Legorc Taphouse

Map of The Spongy Peg Legorc Taphouse

The bartender has wings.

Menu

  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Water. For boring people.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!

Characters

  • Tatiana Ashes. Tiefling Bargeman ♀
  • Maria Watson. Half-Elf Chemist ♀
  • Cyntia Pierre-Dupois. Halfling Rat Catcher ♀

Rumours

  • The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
  • Someone hid treasure in town.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.

The Unmuzzled Kettle

Map of The Unmuzzled Kettle

There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.

Menu

  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.

Characters

  • Sisco Hynes. Human General ⚥
  • Kallum Duval. Half-Orc Diviner ♂
  • Zayne Alhara. Elf Auctioneer ♂

Rumours

  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.

The Ornate Chalcedony Inn

Map of The Ornate Chalcedony Inn

There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.

Menu

  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.

Characters

  • Renee Deadeye. Half-Elf Busker ♀
  • Rey Travis. Human Witch ♂
  • Finley Reece. Dwarf Farrier ⚥

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.
  • Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.

Nathalie Portman's Inn

Map of Nathalie Portman's Inn

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.

Characters

  • Mary Shad. Elf Prophet ♀
  • Talwyn Roberts. Human Crime Boss ♀
  • Elana Gleeson. Elf Poacher ♀

Rumours

  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
  • The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.

The Ending Shilling

Map of The Ending Shilling

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
  • Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.

Characters

  • Avery Mur. Gnome Druid ⚥
  • Blake Spring. Gnome Farmhand ⚥
  • Fribbington Barlow. Dwarf Cantor ⚥

Rumours

  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.

The Professing Spear

Map of The Professing Spear

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Ale. A tavern staple.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Bruce Brocksby. Dwarf Detective ♂
  • Malak Everett. Gnome Librarian ♀
  • Stella Stormrage. Tiefling Storyteller ♀

Rumours

  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • A man new to town is selling magical weapons.

Rowan Hamilton's Taphouse

Map of Rowan Hamilton's Taphouse

There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.

Menu

  • Miner's Pie. Chicken pot pie.
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.

Characters

  • Matthew Urean. Halfling Duke ♂
  • Marcus Norton. Half-Elf Alchemist ♂
  • Blake Norman. Human Street Artist ⚥

Rumours

  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
  • A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.

The Shield And Chandler

Map of The Shield And Chandler

Only women work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Roasted Tomatoes. Can be served on the side with any meal.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.

Characters

  • Avery Deverin. Human Historian ⚥
  • Nick Roderick. Halfling Goldsmith ♂
  • Graak Gale. Halfling Crime Boss ♂

Rumours

  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.

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