Taverns
Locale
The Light Bear Taphouse
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Surf and Turf. Steak and Shrimp.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Bundringo Sebastian. Human Thatcher ⚥
- Levi Marshall. Elf Fortune Teller ♂
- Makayla Hamilton. Gnome Chef ♀
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
The Puking Playwright Inn
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Frozen Berries. These are good.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
Characters
- Dorian Fitzgerald. Tiefling Warden ♂
- Quintus Greennose. Gnome Watchman ♂
- Petra Scott. Gnome Cardinal ♀
Rumours
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
The Goatish Goldbeater
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Stewert Tinkereye. Halfling Dean ♂
- Angie Oak. Human Tailor ♀
- Charlie Weatherby. Dwarf Charlatan ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
Badaar Cinders's Taphouse
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Arthur Duffield. Dwarf Woodcutter ♂
- Michael Duffield. Human Wrestler ♂
- Kallum Marshall. Gnome Chancellor ♂
Rumours
- was killed by wolves.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
The Setting Stool
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Alan Joygrove. Gnome Mathematician ♂
- Manuel Malfoy. Tiefling Butler ♂
- Teyr Blackaxe. Dwarf Physician ♀
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
The Reckless Beaver Inn
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Marion Siggurd. Dwarf Roper ♀
- Evonne Selwyn. Elf Cult Leader ♀
- Gareth Mervor. Half-Orc Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
The Boa And Gem
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- John Poots. Tiefling Doctor ♂
- Sahin Jordan. Human Mage ⚥
- Ruby Reece. Elf Admiral ♀
Rumours
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
Tanar Reece's Tavern
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Chicken Surprise. It's fish.
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
Characters
- Mandy Knight. Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
- Chloe Pierre-Dupois. Elf Street Artist ♀
- Sisco Crump. Halfling Mason ⚥
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
Miriam Hickory's Tavern
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
Characters
- Marilyn Fitzgerald. Gnome Student ♀
- Robert Sebastian. Halfling Architect ♂
- Miriam Blackfist. Dwarf Jailer ♀
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
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