Taverns
Locale
The Palatable Dipper
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
Characters
- Bundringo Portman. Halfling Auctioneer ⚥
- Hendricks Kusheth. Halfling Chimney Sweeper ♂
- Jago Ruin. Tiefling Warlock ♂
Rumours
- Camp of the Fire provides a steady supply of peons.
- A circus is coming to town.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
The Ordering Sword
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Reeve Marid. Half-Elf Bosun ♂
- Olivia Knight. Half-Elf Monk ♀
- Jevon Moran. Elf Singer ♂
Rumours
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
The Wayward Favor Inn
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Avery Mulgrew. Elf Charioteer ♀
- Jericho Clarke. Tiefling Gambler ♂
- Luna Hale. Gnome Loan Shark ♀
Rumours
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
Weyland Huon's Inn
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
Characters
- Helena Blueflower. Half-Elf Museum Curator ♀
- Arthur Barrow. Halfling Lead Servant ♂
- Hiram Faelyn. Dwarf Bowyer ♂
Rumours
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
The Spicy Stool Taphouse
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Meara Selwyn. Human Bowyer ♂
- Matthew Lonerock. Gnome Pupil ♂
- Symond Sweeny. Halfling Bowyer ♂
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
Winona Birchfall's Tavern
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Sarab Roberts. Halfling Business Owner ⚥
- River Adir. Gnome Mage ⚥
- Fiona Bowes. Human Jeweler ♀
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Thirsty Bee Inn
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Charlie Quinn. Tiefling Poacher ⚥
- Hiaenna Ualas. Gnome Potter ♀
- Summer Embers. Tiefling Barber Surgeon ♀
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
The Steward And Crenel
It looks like this tavern doesn't see much action.
Menu
- Roasted Gator. What else are people in a swamp going to eat?
- Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Malcolm Boone. Half-Orc Pawn Shop Owner ♂
- Taylor Altharia. Dwarf Nurse ⚥
- Karen Mervor. Tiefling Lamplight ♀
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
The Dapper Tourney
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Durante Autumn. Tiefling Messenger ♂
- Nick Magdrom. Dwarf Farmer ♂
- Natalia Clarke. Elf Watchmaker ♀
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
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