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The Clarifying Drayman

Map of The Clarifying Drayman

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.

Characters

  • Bernie Sweeny. Tiefling Street Performer ⚥
  • Marion Selwyn. Half-Orc Senator ♀
  • Lia Thom. Gnome Bard ♀

Rumours

  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.

The Fearing Viper

Map of The Fearing Viper

A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.

Characters

  • Sibylle Weston. Gnome Veteran ♀
  • Simon Pegg. Half-Elf Alchemist ♂
  • Kiernan Elonil. Halfling Alchemist ♂

Rumours

  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
  • Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.

The Treasure And Illustration

Map of The Treasure And Illustration

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.

Characters

  • Beatrix Weston. Tiefling Cleaner ♀
  • Brianna Pegg. Human Acolyte ♀
  • Ruth Rana. Elf Seamstress ♀

Rumours

  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
  • A travelling zoo is coming to town.

The Putrid Dragon

Map of The Putrid Dragon

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.

Characters

  • Bundringo Hemlock. Half-Orc Tanner ⚥
  • Sawyer Dresdain. Human Apothecary ⚥
  • Sarab Quietfoot. Halfling Sommelier ⚥

Rumours

  • A kraken was seen at the coast.
  • The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.

The Disgusting Wealth

Map of The Disgusting Wealth

Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.

Menu

  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.

Characters

  • Matteus Annveg. Dwarf Cleric ♂
  • Renee Jones. Gnome Cultist ♀
  • Yoko Grail. Dwarf Astronomer ♀

Rumours

  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.

The Mysterious Zebra Inn

Map of The Mysterious Zebra Inn

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.

Characters

  • Jen Carson. Tiefling Rogue ♀
  • Timothy Briggs. Half-Orc Commissar ♂
  • Jim Arrias. Dwarf Wizard ♂

Rumours

  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • Harbour of the Fueller was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.

The Performing Stag

Map of The Performing Stag

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.

Characters

  • Katja Wolfbrother. Halfling Bard ♀
  • Sawyer Moran. Tiefling Cleric ♂
  • Deimos Summer. Human Gardener ♂

Rumours

  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.

Gowen Altharia's Inn

Map of Gowen Altharia's Inn

The workers here wear red robes.

Menu

  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Tomato Clam Chowder. Clam chowder with a tomato base.

Characters

  • Sumesh Moonclaw. Half-Orc Notary ⚥
  • Tarc Sams. Human Gentleman ♂
  • Alexis Selwyn. Half-Orc Lady In Waiting ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling zoo is coming to town.
  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • It's going to snow.

The Tasset And Tome

Map of The Tasset And Tome

Meals here are served on cheap flatware.

Menu

  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Bullywug Plate. This is bugs. Seriously. Gross.
  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.

Characters

  • Emil Dempsy. Dwarf Sorcerer ♂
  • Clark James. Half-Orc Architect ♂
  • Matthew Sorra. Halfling Gunsmith ♂

Rumours

  • There's a vein of gold nearby.
  • The trees here are alive.
  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.

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