Taverns
Locale
The Reckless Scarp Tavern
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Nathaniel Barlow. Dwarf Fire Eater ♂
- Hassan Gellar. Tiefling Wizard ♂
- Arianna Spring. Human Watchman ♀
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Beslubbering Book
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Mia Rowe. Dwarf Wrestler ♀
- Akdir Roderick. Dwarf Beggar ♂
- William Skullcrusher. Half-Orc Archaeologist ♂
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
The Needy Prince
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Isabelle Marshall. Gnome Villein ♀
- Vivien Mervor. Human Gameskeeper ♀
- Calla Scott. Half-Orc Burglar ♀
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Gleeful Rogue Tavern
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Olivier Greene. Half-Elf Chimney Sweeper ⚥
- Vivien Moongarden. Elf Jeweler ♀
- Jade Roderick. Gnome Gladiator ♀
Rumours
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
The Exalted Maze Tavern
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Rodney Rana. Halfling Bear Leader ♂
- Valnis Hamid. Gnome Scholar ♀
- Blake Faelyn. Elf Barbarian ⚥
Rumours
- Adventurers have gone missing at The Azure Canyon.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
Brogan Abasi's Taphouse
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Bundringo Spall. Halfling Sergeant ⚥
- Clementine Selentia. Half-Elf Elder ♀
- Erolith Massa. Human Poet ♀
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
The Reviewing Maker
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Shannon Moonvalley. Half-Elf Tax Collector ♀
- Dag Diamondtree. Elf Refugee ♂
- Oliver Mattell. Dwarf Spy ♂
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
Laurel Ellis's Inn
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
Characters
- Femlin Reddy. Dwarf Town Crier ♂
- Maz Stonestorm. Half-Orc Host ⚥
- Turok Orsan. Half-Elf Ranger ♂
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
The Fire And Snake
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
Characters
- Avery Dempsy. Gnome Warden ⚥
- Walter Bowes. Half-Orc Business Owner ♂
- Enzo Lighthands. Gnome Earl ♂
Rumours
- There seem to be more rats about.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
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