Taverns
Locale
Liam Pyre's Taphouse
There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Raw Fish. The cook heard this was a delicacy.
Characters
- Nalgar Marshall. Dwarf Woodcutter ♂
- Rory Loudbelly. Half-Orc Cleric ♂
- Kalak Thom. Tiefling Count ♂
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
The Preaching Burglar
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Percival Dempsy. Half-Elf Illuminator ♂
- Olivier Duraz. Dwarf Monk ⚥
- Sisco Roundtree. Gnome Herbalist ⚥
Rumours
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Choking Tower
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
- Baked Potato. Big ol potato, baked and served with whipped butter
Characters
- Doran Barrow. Half-Orc Scop ⚥
- Fribbington Shalamayne. Gnome Armorer ⚥
- Elias Pierre-Dupois. Halfling Ringmaster ♂
Rumours
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
The Perfect Hyena
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Dark Rum. It can knock you off your feet.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Doran Everett. Human Farmhand ⚥
- Dina Carnage. Tiefling Storyteller ♀
- Ivor Alard. Halfling Wheelwright ♂
Rumours
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- Roots of the Chandler provides a steady supply of peons.
- was killed by wolves.
The Handsome Guild
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
Characters
- Marcus Clarke. Half-Orc Model ♂
- Tamara Jayid. Halfling Monk ♀
- Dolan Belet. Half-Orc Steward ♂
Rumours
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
The Wide Eyed Harpy Inn
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Jaden Roderick. Half-Elf Abbot ♂
- Corinna Ashbringer. Elf Bard ♀
- Olivier Crump. Tiefling Bard ⚥
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
The Low Queen
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Kharda Haggard. Elf Wizard ♀
- Hiaenna Davis. Gnome Jeweler ♀
- Adrian Hamilton. Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
Rumours
- The local gang has a new leader.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Changing Calico
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Roxy Lesley. Halfling Paladin ♀
- Hanks Connington. Half-Elf Druid ♂
- Erolith Turner. Elf Poultry Keeper ♀
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Burglar And Calico
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Neil Hasan. Half-Orc Bartender ♂
- Kyle Clarke. Elf Tax Collector ♂
- Taylor Lesley. Human Comedian ⚥
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
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