Taverns
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The Palmer And Hydrus
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Maverick Duval. Gnome Bandit ♂
- Tami Jordan. Tiefling Villein ♀
- Titus James. Elf Rogue ♂
Rumours
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
The Solving Centaur
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Sisco Travis. Elf Lamplight ⚥
- Sahin Lesley. Half-Orc Baker ⚥
- Samir Rowanfang. Half-Orc Poet ♂
Rumours
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- was killed by wolves.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
Bart Hawkwing's Taphouse
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Deilos Roderick. Tiefling Barbarian ♂
- Favian Jayid. Human Ferryman ♂
- Erica Brocksby. Human Pawn Shop Owner ♀
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
The Sighing Goblet
Humans pay double what other races pay here.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
Characters
- Joel Kaye. Elf Erenagh ♂
- Felix Black. Halfling Con Artist ♂
- Libby Ferrier. Half-Elf Bard ♀
Rumours
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
Brom Grief's Inn
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Sasha Birchfall. Halfling Dealer ♀
- Avery Fordragon. Dwarf Barbarian ⚥
- Charlie Zantus. Dwarf Page ⚥
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Pool of the Ell.
The Moist Spy
There's a small pond full of fish in the center of this tavern.
Menu
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
Characters
- River Black. Dwarf Magician ⚥
- Kasim Fitzgerald. Dwarf Wizard ♂
- Olivier Walker. Half-Orc Scout ⚥
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Scarlett's Forge.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
The Ignorant Judge Inn
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Miriam Norman. Half-Orc Steward ♀
- Nigel Crump. Human Con Artist ♂
- Maxwell Orsan. Tiefling Prisoner ♂
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Avital's Spire that control your mind.
The Ark And Knife
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Desmond Donovan. Tiefling Cooper ♂
- Zie Hume. Dwarf Scullion ♀
- Emyr Bladefist. Dwarf Fighter ♂
Rumours
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Franklin's Shrine.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Dagger And Tourney
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Ahsoka Shadowstripe. Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
- Deimos Laroque. Halfling Cardinal ♂
- Jacek Michaels. Human Furniture Maker ♂
Rumours
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- A large egg is near The Thousand Span Tree.
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