Taverns
Locale
The Impertinent Woodcutter Taphouse
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Parsons Donovan. Gnome Spy ♂
- Malak Deadeye. Halfling Princess ♀
- Sumesh Miller. Tiefling Mason ⚥
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
Shangela Horrig's Taphouse
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Jelen Dempsy. Tiefling Farrier ♂
- Arabella Bozier. Gnome Monk ♀
- Dub Dempsy. Half-Orc Lamplight ♂
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
The Gem And Barter
You have to know the password to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Marcel Beech. Human Squire ♂
- Lar Pierce. Dwarf Business Owner ♂
- Tavi Bryce. Human Ranger ♂
Rumours
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
The Expanding Stool
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Bernie Ferrier. Human Senator ⚥
- Helen Marid. Dwarf Pastry Chef ♀
- Sahin Clarke. Human Hermit ⚥
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Thrifty Stone Tavern
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Jacek Duval. Elf Chemist ♂
- Kharda Summer. Halfling Witch ♀
- Eldon Scott. Tiefling Charcoal Burner ♂
Rumours
- Island of the Pilgrim is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
The Marketing Linen
Icicles hang from under the bar.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
Characters
- Honey Nighy. Halfling Armorer ♀
- Jonas Terryn. Tiefling Acolyte ♂
- Avital Anwen. Dwarf Gentleman ♂
Rumours
- Last month it rained fish.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
The Rejecting Watersellar
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Finley Elonil. Human Model ⚥
- Dael Barrow. Half-Orc Alcoholic ♀
- Hana Colman. Tiefling Alcoholic ♀
Rumours
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
The Jaded Ell Taphouse
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Joel Hale. Elf Storyteller ♂
- Scarlett Dresdain. Dwarf Seamstress ♀
- Candice Barrow. Tiefling Gunsmith ♀
Rumours
- There is a bush which moves around near Sigurd's Hut.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
The Bather And Footpad
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Sawyer Malfoy. Elf Mathematician ⚥
- Bernie Deakin. Dwarf Wizard ⚥
- Jerome Orsan. Elf Hofmeister ♂
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- It's going to snow.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
Taverns designed by
Tavern maps by
Tavern Generator with Menu and NPCs
The Tavern Generator provides a name, floorplan, and description of the tavern. It also includes tavern menu items and a list of NPCs that you might find there. If you want more detailed NPCs, you should check out the Character Generator.
All the written content for Taverns was designed by Sword & Source. The characters were designed by Icarus Games, and the maps were designed by Watabou. If you want to use any of the content, please read the terms first. Happy adventuring!