Taverns
Locale
The Lance And Goblet
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Avery Whisperwind. Human Detective ⚥
- Emily Payne. Human Noble ♀
- Bundringo Weston. Tiefling Architect ⚥
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
The Dankish Guild Inn
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Eve Weston. Halfling Town Crier ♀
- Daphne Nozzlenuck. Gnome Ranger ♀
- Marilyn Davis. Tiefling Jailer ♀
Rumours
- A local girl has gone missing.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
Lariat Blackhammer's Taphouse
This tavern is built in a massive hollowed out tree.
Menu
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Cordelia Miller. Half-Elf Fighter ♀
- Dag Birchfall. Gnome Wrestler ♂
- Sisco Thalnir. Dwarf Merchant ⚥
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
Ricon Baggins's Taphouse
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Dragon Fish. A spicy fish dish.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Alicia Hale. Half-Orc Warden ♀
- Maz Pierce. Dwarf Cooper ⚥
- Elias Moran. Gnome Sage ♂
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Wooden Dancer
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Doran Pierre-Dupois. Elf Fletcher ⚥
- Nev Vassan. Gnome Bargeman ♂
- Franklin Hawkwing. Tiefling Soothsayer ♂
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
The Leading Cobbler
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Frozen Apple Slices. It's an apple, but frozen.
Characters
- Hamad Faelyn. Dwarf Courtier ♂
- Oisin Connington. Half-Orc Grocer ♂
- Frederick Orsan. Dwarf Paladin ♂
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
Manuel Grief's Inn
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Sylvia Beech. Halfling Museum Curator ♀
- Katja Fae. Human Street Performer ♀
- Rory Fordragon. Human Bloodletter ♂
Rumours
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
Kamal Kensley's Tavern
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Parker Duval. Human Juggler ⚥
- Muriel Hale. Tiefling Necromancer ♀
- Pascal Loch. Dwarf Witchdoctor ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- A dragon was killed at Snake of the Cat.
- Village of the Hope provides a steady supply of peons.
The Vivid Tourney
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Llewelyn Ward. Gnome Witchdoctor ♂
- Martha Tathdel. Elf Minister ♀
- Bernie Mattell. Gnome Animal Tamer ⚥
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
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