Taverns
Locale
The Humongous Stone Taphouse
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
Characters
- Sadie Ashes. Tiefling Craftsperson ♀
- Sahin Alma. Elf Cooper ⚥
- Gar Boone. Elf Druid ♂
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- The local inn is going out of business.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Shindram's Refuge.
The Hasty Mead
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Parker Mournhell. Tiefling Quartermaster ⚥
- Jerome Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Wizard's Apprentice ♂
- Sawyer Erwin. Halfling Executioner ⚥
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- A giant ape is said to live near The Oakenspire Platforms.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Land of Everlasting Winter.
The Plush Bagger
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Bog Beetle Skewers. Fat boiled beetles on a stick.
Characters
- Jacek Bowes. Human Hersir ♂
- Rowan Dalton. Dwarf Busker ♂
- Ricon Broadbent. Dwarf Crofter ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
The Plump Rogue Inn
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
Characters
- Miriam Wilbur. Gnome Bard ♀
- Marcelin Harber. Halfling Gymnast ♀
- Owen Pyre. Tiefling Rogue ♂
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
The Wailing Doctor
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Joseph Brocksby. Elf Singer ♂
- Jericho Ghani. Half-Orc Erenagh ♂
- Athol Masak. Half-Elf Cobbler ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- Continent of the Grain provides a steady supply of peons.
The Stamping Water
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
Characters
- Graak Truthseeker. Halfling Event Planner ♂
- Maz Sybil. Half-Elf Actor ⚥
- Gia Roberts. Half-Orc Drag King ♀
Rumours
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
The Sexy Angel
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Bedelia Norton. Half-Orc Cultist ♀
- Felicity Beech. Halfling Warden ♀
- Weston Dunstan. Halfling Crofter ♂
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
The Tower And Quarterstaff
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Cordelia Lucas. Half-Elf Exile ♀
- Balur Sten. Dwarf Astronomer ♂
- Moe Dresdain. Half-Orc Sommelier ♂
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
The Melodic Tower
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Michael Hickory. Tiefling Bard ♂
- Reynald Weston. Halfling Artisan ♂
- Omar Norman. Human Tailor ♂
Rumours
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
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