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Charlie Scott's Inn

Map of Charlie Scott's Inn

An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.

Menu

  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.

Characters

  • Ui Frost. Human Waiter ♂
  • Bedelia Clarke. Dwarf Glassblower ♀
  • Rey Huon. Dwarf Scientist ♂

Rumours

  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • You may summon any elemental at Tranquil Waterfall.

The Puny Poacher

Map of The Puny Poacher

The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.

Menu

  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.

Characters

  • Nelson Deverin. Halfling Jailer ♂
  • Doran Ghani. Halfling Loan Shark ⚥
  • Max Gellar. Human Pupil ⚥

Rumours

  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
  • A ship was set on fire by the river.

The Prestigious Carver Inn

Map of The Prestigious Carver Inn

The windows have iron bars over them.

Menu

  • Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Marcel Wynne. Human Sheriff ♂
  • Derrick Vinder. Halfling Congressman ♂
  • Lucia Loch. Halfling Mage ♀

Rumours

  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
  • Marina's Ruins was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.

The Lady And Quartermaster

Map of The Lady And Quartermaster

There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.

Menu

  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.

Characters

  • Fribbington Winterheart. Dwarf Shepherd ⚥
  • Monty Redscar. Half-Orc Grocer ♂
  • Sisco Marshall. Half-Orc Con Artist ⚥

Rumours

  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
  • There's silver in a nearby mountain.

The Dissembling Wharf Taphouse

Map of The Dissembling Wharf Taphouse

This tavern has massive spider-like legs, and is constantly moving.

Menu

  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!

Characters

  • Sigrid Jones. Halfling Monk ♀
  • Eden Monroe. Halfling Fortune Teller ⚥
  • Doran Lord. Gnome Fisher ⚥

Rumours

  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • There is an ooze living in the local church.
  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.

Taylor Oaktree's Tavern

Map of Taylor Oaktree's Tavern

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.

Characters

  • Alys Haggard. Tiefling Student ♀
  • Eden Marshall. Tiefling Astrologer ⚥
  • Kashida Bigtooth. Half-Orc Cleaner ♀

Rumours

  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
  • Three wizards live at Brom's Chains.

The Troubled Ruby Inn

Map of The Troubled Ruby Inn

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.

Characters

  • Reuben Wrynn. Half-Orc Street Artist ♂
  • Devlan Sebastian. Half-Elf Auditor ♂
  • Michael Jordan. Dwarf Auditor ♂

Rumours

  • was killed by wolves.
  • is on the run from someone.
  • A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.

The Raker And Kingfisher

Map of The Raker And Kingfisher

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

Menu

  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.

Characters

  • Sarab Black. Gnome Attendant ⚥
  • Rylan Loch. Human Squire ♂
  • Tanar Hadwell. Human Philosopher ♂

Rumours

  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.

Malak Shadowclaw's Inn

Map of Malak Shadowclaw's Inn

No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.

Menu

  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!

Characters

  • Manuel Duffield. Elf Herald ♂
  • Safia Pierre-Dupois. Dwarf Weaver ♀
  • Lucia Todd. Gnome Nurse ♀

Rumours

  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.

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