Taverns
Locale
The Venomed Pope Taphouse
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Mikael Mervor. Halfling Captain Of The Guard ♂
- Amelia Abasi. Half-Orc Mercenary ♀
- Bernie Grail. Half-Orc Knight ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
The Ironclad Potboy Inn
The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Maz Sweeny. Dwarf Farmhand ⚥
- Lois Wolfbrother. Human Veterinarian ♀
- Jonas Echols. Human Gardener ♂
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
Petter Stormtiger's Inn
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Jasmine Zaki. Dwarf Mage ♀
- Linda Banes. Elf Villein ♀
- Jelen El-Hasan. Gnome Bodyguard ♂
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
The Quarter And Frong
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Frederick Lesley. Human Mercer ♂
- Wendall Gale. Dwarf Engineer ♂
- Tanar Everett. Dwarf Cooper ♂
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
The Pale Priest
This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Roasted Turnips. For the more health minded individual.
Characters
- Maz Loch. Half-Elf Seer ⚥
- Kathryn Black. Gnome Nursemaid ♀
- Avery Potter. Gnome Clerk ♀
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
The Fading Stool
There's a line to get into this small tavern.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Caroc Bozier. Human Erenagh ♂
- Kylie Hamlin. Human Warden ♀
- Jacques Roundtree. Halfling Erenagh ♂
Rumours
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
The Distributing Saint
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Randle Vonner. Halfling Pirate ♂
- Trixie Zaki. Dwarf Hayward ♀
- Lionheart Sams. Human Model ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
Alondra Ironhelm's Taphouse
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Surf and Turf. Steak and Shrimp.
Characters
- Clementine Huon. Human Rogue ♀
- Kasim Gemleaf. Half-Elf Necromancer ♂
- Riley Roderick. Tiefling Monk ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Killing Sheperd
A cat sleeps on the bar.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
Characters
- Baasim Crewe. Half-Elf Witch ♂
- Delia Ferrier. Tiefling Writer ♀
- Sahin Rook. Halfling Roper ⚥
Rumours
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
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