Taverns
Locale
The Lighthearted Trap
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Indra Erwin. Tiefling Queen ♀
- Adrian Ironroot. Dwarf Bailiff ♂
- Isabelle Mervor. Halfling Nurse ♀
Rumours
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
The Poacher And Fowler
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Lilith Greene. Dwarf Boatman ♀
- Shark Spall. Human Chiropractor ♀
- Otto Loch. Dwarf Accountant ♂
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
The Guild And Bather
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Charlotte Bradley. Elf Makeup Artist ♀
- Elise Oak. Half-Elf Notary ♀
- Aubrey Sybil. Elf Monk ♀
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
The Wretched Foundryman Inn
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Characters
- Laurel Dustpelt. Half-Orc Scientist ♀
- Isabella Beech. Human Magician ♀
- Chloe Nozzlenuck. Halfling Diviner ♀
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
The Hope And Cobbler
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Arnold Selwyn. Human Lamplight ♂
- Abbas Wilbur. Human Auditor ♂
- Sisco Lonerock. Halfling Shepherd ⚥
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
The Poking Goblet
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Miles Darwin. Half-Elf Mercer ♂
- Gwendolyn Echols. Half-Elf Governess ♀
- Kali Orsan. Half-Elf Bouncer ♀
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
Nick Willow's Taphouse
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Joel Hynes. Half-Elf Waiter ♂
- Deilos Enola. Halfling Gymnast ♂
- Libby Roderick. Dwarf Maid ♀
Rumours
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
Cynthia Fae's Taphouse
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Sisco Lord. Half-Elf Cultist ⚥
- Lee Jordan. Tiefling Fence ♂
- Mugheer Jayid. Half-Orc Veterinarian ♂
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Woman And Unicorn
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Sahin Rook. Half-Elf Shipwright ⚥
- Salvatore Kastrix. Elf Chancellor ♂
- Jackson Kensley. Tiefling Soldier ♂
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
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