Taverns
The Squeaky Blackbird
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Gia Darkwood. Halfling Gentleman ♀
- Elias Payne. Human Fighter ♂
- Sylvia Amal. Elf Pirate ♀
Rumours
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
The Delaying Chrysoprase
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Jessica Cunningham. Human Hersir ♀
- Kallum Enola. Tiefling Painter ♂
- Kharda Sorra. Half-Elf Beggar ♀
Rumours
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
The Taster And Coffer
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Jedrek Quaresh. Half-Elf Pastry Chef ♂
- Hugo Mervor. Half-Orc Architect ♂
- Jackson Wrynn. Gnome Furniture Maker ♂
Rumours
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
The Yellow Wealth Taphouse
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Alondra Knight. Gnome Tattooist ♀
- Charlie Stonesworn. Tiefling Ferryman ⚥
- Alys Sybil. Half-Elf Tanner ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
William Shalamayne's Taphouse
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Kathryn Dresdain. Human Ranger ♀
- Godfrey Broadbent. Halfling Marshall ♂
- Kasandra Faelyn. Elf Fighter ♀
Rumours
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- The bees here make the best honey.
The Bruising Pint
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Dana Broadbent. Dwarf Tanner ♀
- Timothy Truthseeker. Gnome Farmhand ♂
- Finley Duffield. Dwarf Elder ⚥
Rumours
- Stella's Lighthouse was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
The Planing Chrysolite
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
Characters
- Owen Alma. Gnome Astrologer ♂
- Richard Bradley. Half-Elf Flautist ♂
- Aric Selwyn. Elf Butler ♂
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
The Yeasty Crossbow
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
Characters
- Bernie Simpson. Tiefling Mason ⚥
- Valnis Brown. Human First Mate ♀
- Sawyer Malfoy. Tiefling Mathematician ⚥
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Cheap Builder Tavern
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Skylar Potter. Human Dutchess ♀
- Robert Truthseeker. Halfling Town Crier ♂
- Alam Fallenoak. Halfling Spice Merchant ♂
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
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