Taverns
Locale
The Exercising Judge
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Akasha Fae. Elf Pastry Chef ♀
- Lachlan Bradley. Halfling Brewer ♂
- Maz Truthseeker. Gnome Barbarian ⚥
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Forming Sheperd
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
Characters
- Virginia Knight. Half-Elf Athlete ♀
- Nikolas Zaki. Elf Thatcher ♂
- Lariat Mulgrew. Elf Craftsperson ♂
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
Clementine Summer's Taphouse
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Derrick Cruise. Elf Bosun ♂
- Drangor Arrias. Tiefling Paladin ♂
- Sylvia Pegg. Gnome Thief ♀
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- It's said that bodies taken to The Rose Harbour may return to life.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
Eden Zantus's Inn
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Pascal Chainbreaker. Dwarf Brasier ♂
- Bernie Bladefist. Half-Orc Student ⚥
- Alia Cunningham. Gnome Fighter ♀
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
The Maid And Minstrel
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Vidar Norton. Halfling Illusionist ♂
- Kasper Hadwell. Human Architect ♂
- Taylor Hawkwing. Tiefling Missionary ⚥
Rumours
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Purple Hunter Inn
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Hailee Blight. Tiefling Fletcher ♀
- Hayden Haggard. Human Street Artist ♂
- Arianna Potter. Half-Orc Herald ♀
Rumours
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- It's said that bodies taken to Hardwin's Spire may return to life.
The Closing Beaver
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Femlin Faelyn. Elf Deserter ♂
- Lacy Gleeson. Tiefling Diplomat ♀
- Roger Colman. Half-Elf Actor ♂
Rumours
- A local girl has gone missing.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
The Gnarly Sword Tavern
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Theodora Cinders. Tiefling Debt Collector ♀
- Justin Erwin. Tiefling Debt Collector ♂
- Phoebe Alard. Halfling Entertainer ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- Cultists have come to town.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
Ruth Kelshall's Inn
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Liara Wynne. Dwarf Hayward ♀
- Marilyn Daeren. Gnome Farrier ♀
- Ria Deadeye. Human Florist ♀
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
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