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Miriam Haggard's Inn

Map of Miriam Haggard's Inn

There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.

Menu

  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Klaudia Fitzgerald. Human Swineherd ♀
  • Frederick Roderick. Elf Woodcutter ♂
  • Sumesh Duffield. Dwarf Dancer ⚥

Rumours

  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.

The Vain Zebra Inn

Map of The Vain Zebra Inn

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.

Characters

  • Robert Honeyfur. Half-Orc Chiropractor ♂
  • Parker Kastrix. Tiefling Illusionist ⚥
  • Olivier Lachlan. Half-Orc Accountant ⚥

Rumours

  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.

The Thirsty Cocket

Map of The Thirsty Cocket

The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!

Characters

  • Marek Pierce. Half-Orc Captain Of The Guard ♂
  • Ivan Mowbry. Tiefling Priest ♂
  • Gavril Barlow. Elf Druid ♂

Rumours

  • A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
  • Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

The Costermonger And Ounce

Map of The Costermonger And Ounce

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Mutton. Meat? We think.

Characters

  • Friedrich Davis. Elf First Mate ♂
  • Morgan Mervor. Halfling Taxidermist ♂
  • Denzel Darkstripe. Half-Orc Grocer ♂

Rumours

  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.

The Light Boot Tavern

Map of The Light Boot Tavern

Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.

Menu

  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.

Characters

  • Jonas Sorra. Tiefling Taxidermist ♂
  • Quintus Bloodhoof. Elf Missionary ♂
  • Zie Mervor. Halfling Sommelier ♀

Rumours

  • One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
  • A giant bird has been spotted near Malik's Chains.
  • A dragon was killed at Tomb of the Mason.

The Locksmith And Kirtle

Map of The Locksmith And Kirtle

No weapons are allowed in here.

Menu

  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.

Characters

  • Felicity Goldbreeze. Half-Elf Dean ♀
  • Akasha Lledrod. Elf Mortician ♀
  • Nadeera Enola. Half-Orc Architect ♀

Rumours

  • A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.

The Judging Burglar

Map of The Judging Burglar

The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.

Menu

  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • White Wine. A classic.

Characters

  • Riley Alma. Dwarf Shepherd ⚥
  • Sisco Brown. Dwarf Outlander ⚥
  • Mila Wilbur. Gnome Barber ♀

Rumours

  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
  • The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.

Luce Einar's Inn

Map of Luce Einar's Inn

Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.

Menu

  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.

Characters

  • Parker Tathdel. Elf General ⚥
  • Marcel Destrier. Halfling Cleric ♂
  • Lena Sams. Dwarf Farrier ♀

Rumours

  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
  • The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.

The Promoting Clark

Map of The Promoting Clark

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!

Characters

  • John Lord. Half-Orc Judge ♂
  • Selene Roderick. Human Bouncer ♀
  • Henry Davis. Half-Orc Beekeeper ♂

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.

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