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The Well Lit Coffer Tavern

Map of The Well Lit Coffer Tavern

The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.

Menu

  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.

Characters

  • Maz Ghani. Dwarf Gladiator ⚥
  • Finley Duraz. Dwarf Beggar ⚥
  • Forbes Wolfbrother. Tiefling Librarian ♂

Rumours

  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.
  • A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.

The Identifying Bishop

Map of The Identifying Bishop

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.

Characters

  • Delia Karim. Elf Watchman ♀
  • Gwendolyn Ghani. Halfling Ranger ♀
  • Percival Moonvalley. Elf Minister ♂

Rumours

  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
  • The local inn is going out of business.
  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.

Laura Unbroken's Tavern

Map of Laura Unbroken's Tavern

A sign behind the bar reads NO MAGIC in large block letters.

Menu

  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Sebastian Stonesworn. Tiefling Teacher ♂
  • Jessica Connington. Half-Orc Fisher ♀
  • Emily Truthseeker. Gnome Weaver ♀

Rumours

  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The White Arena.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.

The Droning Sacrifice

Map of The Droning Sacrifice

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.

Characters

  • Baasim Dunstan. Halfling Chancellor ♂
  • Simone Amal. Half-Orc Scientist ♀
  • Elana Jordan. Dwarf Missionary ♀

Rumours

  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.

The Light Sheperd Taphouse

Map of The Light Sheperd Taphouse

It's uncomfortably warm inside.

Menu

  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.

Characters

  • Malak Quietfoot. Gnome Noble ♀
  • Maggie Bladefist. Tiefling Hersir ♀
  • Maz White. Halfling Mercenary ⚥

Rumours

  • More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.

The Shaking Pint Inn

Map of The Shaking Pint Inn

Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.

Menu

  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.

Characters

  • Corinna Boone. Half-Orc Man At Arms ♀
  • Blake Pierre-Dupois. Halfling Jeweler ⚥
  • Dustin Wilton. Half-Orc First Mate ♂

Rumours

  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.

The Proud Hydrus

Map of The Proud Hydrus

The back room houses a small weapons shop.

Menu

  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.

Characters

  • Emily Autumn. Half-Elf Villein ♀
  • Laban Mulgrew. Dwarf Alcoholic ♂
  • Marlon Darwin. Gnome Gambler ♂

Rumours

  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • The mayor wants to have a festival.
  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.

The Lending Vice

Map of The Lending Vice

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.

Characters

  • Llewelyn Whisperwind. Half-Elf Squire ♂
  • Bernie Wilbur. Dwarf Bard ⚥
  • Erolith Zantus. Tiefling Tutor ♀

Rumours

  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Harbour of the Lantern.
  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.

Jasper Deverin's Taphouse

Map of Jasper Deverin's Taphouse

This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!

Menu

  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.

Characters

  • Blake Rowe. Half-Elf Lamplight ⚥
  • Hendricks Lonerock. Gnome Beekeeper ♂
  • Bundringo Deadeye. Halfling Surgeon ⚥

Rumours

  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Martha's Oasis.
  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.

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