Taverns
Locale
Heidi Valdan's Taphouse
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Rolf Graves. Tiefling Pirate ♂
- Giselle Bladefist. Elf Animal Tamer ♀
- Heidi Grail. Halfling Bard ♀
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at Krak's Mining Operation.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
The Cuckoo And Cutpurse
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Carys Winterheart. Half-Elf Quartermaster ♀
- Jade Barlow. Halfling Pupil ♀
- Doran Stonestorm. Half-Orc Dealer ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Loyal Cannon
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Finley Ali. Halfling Furniture Maker ⚥
- Monica Bradley. Elf Cantor ♀
- Alexis Dresdain. Gnome Cheesemaker ♀
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
Raed Briggs's Taphouse
Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Baasim Harber. Tiefling Clerk ♂
- Marcelin Barlow. Half-Orc Con Artist ♀
- Gwendolyn Altharia. Gnome Minstrel ♀
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
The Tiring Scabbard
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Marcel Darkwood. Gnome Ferryman ♂
- Titus Halgar. Dwarf Clockkeeper ♂
- Sumesh Ashbringer. Human Squire ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
Petra Blaze's Inn
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Sohali Zaki. Halfling Jailer ♀
- Lana Whisperwind. Half-Orc Veterinarian ♀
- Iris Quietfoot. Halfling Watchmaker ♀
Rumours
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- A large egg is near The Cerise Camp.
The Low Sapper Inn
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Chloe Korsk. Dwarf Minstrel ♀
- Maz Vonner. Tiefling Deserter ⚥
- Bernie Lledrod. Elf Stablehand ⚥
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
The Gnarly Rogue Tavern
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Rebecca Morningstar. Elf Assassin ♀
- Blake Bloodhoof. Gnome Monk ⚥
- Yasmeen Deadeye. Halfling Medic ♀
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Mine of the Queen that control your mind.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Enacting Gauntlet
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Nena Ghani. Half-Orc Madame ♀
- Mica Potter. Halfling Model ♀
- Badaar Ward. Tiefling Farmer ♂
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- Cultists have come to town.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
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