Taverns
Locale
Charlotte Altharia's Inn
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Etienne Roberts. Tiefling Town Crier ♂
- Kasper Hawkwing. Elf Poacher ♂
- Natalie Payne. Tiefling Paladin ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
The Partridge And Pardoner
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
Characters
- Vetack Turner. Tiefling Druid ♂
- Fribbington Greentree. Half-Elf Troubadour ⚥
- Lana Marshall. Dwarf Chiropractor ♀
Rumours
- A large egg is near Ria's Tree.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
The Merry Mercenary
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
Characters
- Abdul Faelyn. Gnome Prisoner ♂
- Ven Siggurd. Dwarf Wizard ♂
- Christopher Hogan. Half-Orc Hofmeister ♂
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
The Jaunty Plate Tavern
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Baked Potato. Big ol potato, baked and served with whipped butter
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Phoebe Hamid. Human Hayward ♀
- Jasmine Huon. Dwarf Druid ♀
- Avital Roderick. Elf Sage ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- There is a bush which moves around near Cave of the Vulture.
The Obeying Cupboard
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Badaar Reddy. Tiefling Apprentice ♂
- River Ghani. Halfling Lead Servant ⚥
- Carys Dempsy. Half-Elf Sheriff ♀
Rumours
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
Nayeli Nighy's Taphouse
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Max Zantus. Elf Cabbie ⚥
- Simon Cunningham. Dwarf Artist ♂
- Clark Frost. Human Judge ♂
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Falchion And Anchorite
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
Characters
- Tamara Fae. Gnome Mage ♀
- Balur Greenleaf. Half-Elf Ropemaker ♂
- Alys Shadowmourne. Halfling Princess ♀
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
The Winking Feather
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Katya Quaresh. Dwarf Translator ♀
- Aviad Laroque. Dwarf Fighter ♂
- Sylvia Bradley. Half-Elf Man At Arms ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
The Tooth And Goddess
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Sylvia Morningstar. Half-Elf Archaeologist ♀
- Jeffrey Carter. Gnome Sergeant ♂
- Brenda Rowe. Half-Elf Farmer ♀
Rumours
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
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