Taverns
Locale
The Pleasure And Trap
There's a small pond full of fish in the center of this tavern.
Menu
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Jessica Belet. Halfling Clockkeeper ♀
- Michelle Kastrix. Human Banker ♀
- Kamal Nozzlenuck. Halfling Earl ♂
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- A new church is being built in town.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
The Vivacious Riser Inn
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Tiatha Weston. Half-Orc Herald ♀
- Clio Brocksby. Half-Orc Senator ♀
- Talia Mournhell. Human Builder ♀
Rumours
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
Cassie Loudbelly's Taphouse
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Maverick Masak. Dwarf Ropemaker ♂
- Hanks Belet. Halfling Stonecutter ♂
- Ven Ashbringer. Gnome Barber ♂
Rumours
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The bees here make the best honey.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
Valeria Carter's Taphouse
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Libby Duval. Halfling Former Adventurer ♀
- Rowan Barrow. Human Cult Leader ⚥
- Wendall Stonesworn. Dwarf Herald ♂
Rumours
- Someone summoned a demon.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
Liara Wildfire's Taphouse
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Doran Jayid. Halfling Journalist ⚥
- Fletch Korsk. Elf Lamplight ♂
- Marina Wrynn. Halfling Chandler ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Packing Boot
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Skylar Dresdain. Human Witch ♀
- Vivien Deverin. Half-Orc Village Idiot ♀
- Summer Marshall. Dwarf Fisher ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
Ruth Firefang's Inn
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
Characters
- Reuben Jones. Gnome Anthropologist ♂
- Martha Altharia. Halfling Bishop ♀
- Brittany Wright. Tiefling Host ♀
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
The Sapper And Guildmaster
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Ember Schmidt. Halfling Juggler ♀
- Pascal Hamilton. Gnome Chimney Sweeper ♂
- Hendricks Dustclaw. Half-Orc Attendant ♂
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- The local gang has a new leader.
The Doubling Chapman
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Maddie Ashbringer. Elf Courtier ♀
- Landon Hawkwing. Tiefling Gunsmith ♂
- Dawn Michaels. Halfling Page ♀
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
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