Taverns
Locale
Josh Bradley's Taphouse
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Symond Boone. Gnome Chemist ♂
- Avery Alard. Half-Orc Grocer ⚥
- Ashet Hickory. Half-Orc Constable ♀
Rumours
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Bagger And Gun
The tavern only serves elves.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Jeffrey Timber. Gnome Captain Of The Guard ♂
- Zyra Bloodhoof. Halfling Pawn Shop Owner ♀
- Levi Adir. Tiefling Illusionist ♂
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- A new church is being built in town.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
The Bawdy Brewer
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
Characters
- Parsons Loch. Tiefling Cardinal ♂
- Eldon Elonil. Tiefling Hired Muscle ♂
- Leif Brocksby. Elf Veteran ♂
Rumours
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
Lia Nighy's Inn
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Reiko Cruise. Tiefling Taxidermist ♀
- Jill Ferrier. Gnome Chaplain ♀
- Lois Winterheart. Half-Orc Wrestler ♀
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
The Lively Angel
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Red Wine. Regional specialty.
Characters
- Simone Bladefist. Half-Orc Woodcutter ♀
- Rashur Duval. Dwarf Guard ♂
- Roxy Knight. Gnome Refugee ♀
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- The Queen has been cursed.
The Sparkling Arrow
This tavern used to be the city jail.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Clark Birchfall. Halfling Beekeeper ♂
- Jedrek Huon. Half-Orc Ranger ♂
- Sawyer Rook. Human Warden ⚥
Rumours
- A giant ape is said to live near Saffron Crossing.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Alerting Waferer
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Ezekiel Ironroot. Dwarf Grocer ♂
- Stewert Marshall. Half-Orc Warden ♂
- Nalgar Roundtree. Half-Orc Hersir ♂
Rumours
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
The Dapper Bawd
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Bedelia Portman. Tiefling Grocer ♀
- Frederick Nighy. Halfling Gardener ♂
- Maddie Mervor. Tiefling Scout ♀
Rumours
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
The Jaunty Cocket Inn
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Sawyer Hadwell. Gnome Road Master ⚥
- Simone Mowbry. Gnome Bard ♀
- Zyra Jones. Gnome Storyteller ♀
Rumours
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- If you touch a glowing rock at The Aquamarine Circle, you'll begin to age backward.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
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