Taverns
Locale
The Noisy Mead
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
Characters
- Balur Alhara. Tiefling Carpenter ♂
- Avital Alma. Dwarf Scientist ♂
- Aela Weston. Half-Orc Elder ♀
Rumours
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
The Dry Cricket Inn
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Rowan Greentree. Elf Essayist ♂
- Tenjon Lesley. Tiefling Undertaker ♂
- Chandra Ironbar. Dwarf Book Binder ♀
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to City of Contestants.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Skull of the Longbow.
The Expecting Cuirass
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Sumesh Kaye. Half-Orc Gambler ⚥
- Dana Hynes. Human Jeweler ♀
- Kiran Abbey. Elf Hatter ♂
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- The local inn is going out of business.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
The Misty Tumbler
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Sahin Clarke. Human Cultist ⚥
- Sylvia Potter. Gnome Surgeon ♀
- Otto Smyth. Elf Sergeant At Arms ♂
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
Akdir Hellscream's Taphouse
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Dawn Ashig. Gnome Acrobat ♀
- Jelen Shad. Dwarf Vintner ♂
- Joel Mervor. Elf Prostitute ♂
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Impertinent Dove Tavern
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Bruce Watson. Dwarf Outlander ♂
- Renee Vassan. Halfling Messenger ♀
- Hardwin Sebastian. Elf Model ♂
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
The Watchman And Sparrow
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Gia Winter. Half-Orc Mortician ♀
- Reuben Mournhell. Half-Elf Waiter ♂
- Cloee Wazels. Halfling Apprentice ♀
Rumours
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
The Answering Ell
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Jonas Hickory. Human Wagoner ♂
- Brittany Wilbur. Elf Event Planner ♀
- Aviad Zaros. Half-Orc Paladin ♂
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
Dov Ravage's Taphouse
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Leo Dalton. Human Writer ♂
- Alaya Watson. Half-Orc Warlock ♀
- Julie Windfall. Gnome Street Artist ♀
Rumours
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Cave of the Dosser, you'll begin to age backward.
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