Taverns
Locale
The Frivolous Foundryman Tavern
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Bedelia Snaketail. Half-Orc Sailmaker ♀
- Taylor Carson. Human Florist ⚥
- Orren Sams. Half-Orc Charlatan ♂
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- The local inn is going out of business.
- The bees here make the best honey.
The Paunchy Tome Tavern
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Elisha Loch. Halfling Steward ♀
- Cyntia Balbrek. Dwarf Surgeon ♀
- Frances Orsan. Elf Sailmaker ♀
Rumours
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
The Wretched King Inn
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Makayla Duffield. Half-Elf Congresswoman ♀
- Guthrum Lord. Half-Elf Burglar ♂
- Kasandra Norman. Tiefling Waiter ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
The Artless Noble
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Elisha Adir. Gnome Grocer ♀
- Selene Bryce. Half-Elf Waiter ♀
- Malcolm Cruise. Dwarf Charioteer ♂
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
The Quixotic Chrysolite
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- River Duskfur. Half-Orc Bloodletter ⚥
- Blake Northrend. Tiefling Ringmaster ⚥
- Liliana Hasan. Elf Bard ♀
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
The Paige And Pint
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Dan Enola. Gnome Urchin ♂
- Fletch Kastrix. Gnome Hersir ♂
- Summer Lord. Dwarf Admiral ♀
Rumours
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- Someone summoned a demon.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
The Jarring Cobbler
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Bernie Loch. Human Poacher ⚥
- Ismael Bozier. Halfling Gardener ♂
- Gert Nighy. Half-Orc Clerk ♂
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
Dieter Honeyfur's Taphouse
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
Characters
- Brenda Loch. Halfling Paladin ♀
- Delia Norman. Human Rogue ♀
- Emily Sorra. Tiefling Entertainer ♀
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- Cultists have come to town.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
The Tragic Stool
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Mack Monroe. Dwarf Exorcist ♂
- Claire Broadbent. Dwarf Lecturer ♀
- Nikolas Silvergem. Elf Wheelwright ♂
Rumours
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
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