Taverns
Locale
The Quixotic Hyena
A sign behind the bar reads NO MAGIC in large block letters.
Menu
- Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Riley Wood. Tiefling Journalist ⚥
- Alys Mervor. Elf Gentleman ♀
- Emil Rana. Half-Orc Entertainer ♂
Rumours
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
Barnston Bloodhoof's Taphouse
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Stuart James. Dwarf Stonecutter ♂
- Quentin Shad. Half-Orc Spice Merchant ♂
- Alexis Briggs. Human Barber ♀
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- Cultists have come to town.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
The Fragrant Flume
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Maz Heartpound. Half-Orc Wrestler ⚥
- Erica Shimmer. Tiefling Runaway ♀
- Talia Enola. Gnome Charcoal Burner ♀
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
The Mean Friend Inn
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Meara Mervor. Elf Cardinal ♂
- Walter Greene. Dwarf Tattooist ♂
- Sarab Arrias. Human Soldier ⚥
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
The Tapet And Dog
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Riley Erwin. Human Cook ♀
- Sahin Alma. Tiefling Courtier ⚥
- Liara Honeyfur. Half-Orc Gunsmith ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
The Squeaky Guild Taphouse
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
Characters
- Reuben Dresdain. Elf Scop ♂
- Vidar Colman. Human Crofter ♂
- Percival Hickory. Dwarf Skomorokh ♂
Rumours
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
The Curving Plate
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.
Characters
- Candice Kaye. Human Toll Keeper ♀
- Luce Mervor. Half-Elf Commoner ♀
- Olivia Ironbrow. Dwarf Barber ♀
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
The Bursting Guild
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Logan Alard. Elf Bladesmith ♂
- Bernie Malfoy. Tiefling Con Artist ⚥
- Elisha Hynes. Human Sommelier ♀
Rumours
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
The Saddle And Argolet
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Jedrek Wilbur. Elf Ropemaker ♂
- Celina Zaros. Half-Elf Anthropologist ♀
- Tami Travis. Halfling Prostitute ♀
Rumours
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
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