Taverns
Locale
The Spinning Pardon
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
Characters
- Elvira Todd. Elf Entertainer ♀
- Landon Morningstar. Half-Elf First Mate ♂
- Akasha Wright. Halfling Street Performer ♀
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
The Hyena And Cry
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- White Wine. A classic.
Characters
- Jill Quaresh. Gnome Ranger ♀
- Kallum Ali. Gnome King ♂
- Daventry Pegg. Gnome Athlete ♂
Rumours
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
Delia Mournhell's Taphouse
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
Characters
- Cloee Mervor. Elf Admiral ♀
- Sylvie Connington. Half-Orc Rogue ♀
- Zoe Reddy. Human Tutor ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
Joanna Silverleaf's Tavern
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Lola Haggard. Half-Elf Architect ♀
- River Shad. Human Innkeeper ⚥
- Max Lucas. Half-Orc Prostitute ⚥
Rumours
- was killed by zombies.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Freezing Laundress
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Zie Mulgrew. Gnome Scholar ♀
- Lola Gemleaf. Elf Dean ♀
- Sarab Wolfbrother. Half-Elf Fence ⚥
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- There seem to be more rats about.
The Cat And Penknife
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Frozen Berries. These are good.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Killian Walker. Half-Orc Charlatan ♂
- Isis Pegg. Halfling Clerk ♀
- Favian Grail. Gnome Commissar ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Asa's Clearing.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
The Venomed Whore Inn
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Cordelia Sweeny. Half-Orc Athlete ♀
- Jonas Sams. Half-Elf Count ♂
- Riley Hillard. Gnome Cultist ⚥
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
The Sandy Glover
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- 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.
Characters
- Leif Freeman. Half-Elf Jester ♂
- Alan Bloodhoof. Half-Elf Bard ♂
- Jelen Weatherby. Human Cleric ♂
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- 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.
The Forming Laundress
This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.
Menu
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
Characters
- Dub Enola. Halfling Astronomer ♂
- Elise Huon. Human Wizard ♀
- Katja Altharia. Gnome Astrologer ♀
Rumours
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Bridge of the Thimblerigger.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
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