Taverns
Locale
The Naughty Woolcomber
A cat sleeps on the bar.
Menu
- Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
Characters
- Yusef Morningstar. Elf Road Master ♂
- Sisco Alma. Half-Elf Barbarian ⚥
- Tom Sybil. Tiefling Witch ♂
Rumours
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Hurting Mind
Gilded eavestroughs make this tavern stand out in the crowded street.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Natalie Walker. Dwarf Nursemaid ♀
- Nathalie Walker. Gnome Artist ♀
- Martha Coal. Tiefling Weaver ♀
Rumours
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
Zaeim Selentia's Inn
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Shangela Dalton. Gnome Student ♀
- Chloe Mervor. Halfling Soldier ♀
- Parker Lachlan. Human Paladin ⚥
Rumours
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
Raven Snaketail's Inn
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Sisco Autumn. Gnome Mason ⚥
- Shark Norton. Elf Actor ♀
- Ember Moongarden. Elf Archaeologist ♀
Rumours
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- It's said that bodies taken to Bridge of the Rogue may return to life.
The Yellow Alewife
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
Characters
- Dolan Abbey. Dwarf Abbot ♂
- Raadi Roderick. Dwarf Cardinal ♂
- Illian Frogsong. Halfling Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- Three wizards live at Jody's Airship.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- It's said that bodies taken to Arena of the Daughter may return to life.
The Brewer And Fueller
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Dub Hawkwing. Dwarf Archivist ♂
- Taylor Hillard. Elf Detective ⚥
- Talia Mowbry. Elf Con Artist ♀
Rumours
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
The Blushing Cobbler
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- River Dresdain. Dwarf Charcoal Burner ⚥
- Violet Hynes. Dwarf Butler ♀
- Simone Hamid. Dwarf Naperer ♀
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
The Venomed Treasure
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Rebecca Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Athlete ♀
- Arianna Terryn. Halfling Charlatan ♀
- Isis Clarke. Half-Orc Witchdoctor ♀
Rumours
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
The Scribe And Stag
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Katrina Dustpelt. Half-Orc Artisan ♀
- Avery Mervor. Tiefling Essayist ⚥
- Marcel Colman. Gnome Illuminator ♂
Rumours
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
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