Taverns
Locale
Ashet Shadowcloak's Tavern
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Ezekiel Harber. Halfling Wizard ♂
- Bernie Simpson. Half-Elf Maid ⚥
- Marina Echols. Human Scientist ♀
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
The Timely Antelope Inn
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Frank Poots. Human Silversmith ♂
- Liberty Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Crime Boss ♀
- Nick Brown. Human Minstrel ♂
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
The Delectable Tooth Tavern
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
Characters
- Peter Poots. Tiefling Waiter ♂
- Raven Dunstan. Half-Orc Actor ♀
- Luna Selwyn. Gnome Alchemist ♀
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
Daniel Stoneclaw's Inn
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Hassan Knight. Tiefling King ♂
- Timo Annveg. Dwarf Translator ♀
- Crispin Bryce. Gnome Spy ♂
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- A new church is being built in town.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
The Calming Page Taphouse
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Leif Bradley. Half-Elf Druid ♂
- Cain Weston. Tiefling Mathematician ♂
- Ashley Hamilton. Half-Elf Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
Lana Brown's Taphouse
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Oni Barbecue Pork. Pork with a tang from the east type vibe.
Characters
- Myron Briggs. Halfling Farmer ♂
- Bashara Poots. Tiefling Storyteller ♀
- Natalia Goldtree. Elf Jailer ♀
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
The Screaming Stewsman
Humans pay double what other races pay here.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Leo Weston. Tiefling Monk ♂
- Mandy Karim. Human Barbarian ♀
- Stewert Whisperwind. Halfling Ranger ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
Delia Ellis's Inn
The entrance to this tavern is hidden behind a boulder partway through a cavern tunnel.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Bundringo Orsan. Halfling Furniture Maker ⚥
- Malik Pegg. Dwarf Cheesemaker ♂
- Maz Lighthands. Gnome Spy ⚥
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Abominable Lair.
Devlan Woodfur's Inn
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Teyr Ashbringer. Half-Orc Fence ♀
- Elvira Alard. Half-Elf Furniture Maker ♀
- Jill Weston. Halfling Skomorokh ♀
Rumours
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
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