Taverns
Locale
The Crossbow And Sable
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Laurie Rook. Dwarf Baker ♀
- Weyland Mowbry. Halfling Alcoholic ♂
- Sahin Enola. Half-Elf Ropemaker ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
The Forgiving Pianter
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Bashara Huon. Human Loan Shark ♀
- Michael Autumn. Dwarf Ranger ♂
- Fiona Cunningham. Human Journalist ♀
Rumours
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Marvelous Woman
The seats are made of stone.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Mugheer Quinn. Dwarf Chaplain ♂
- Mercy Echols. Human Sommelier ♀
- Ralph Wynne. Half-Orc Wine Maker ♂
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
The Bootless Pick Tavern
The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Aubrey Northrend. Gnome Bloodletter ♀
- Celina Michaels. Halfling Courtier ♀
- Linda Stormrage. Half-Elf Cheesemaker ♀
Rumours
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- Martha's Cottage is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Potable Cricket
Rumor is a yeti works in the kitchen.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Shark Belet. Half-Orc Ward ♀
- Blake Simpson. Half-Elf Pastry Chef ⚥
- Anya White. Half-Elf Scop ♀
Rumours
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
The Shadow And Knacker
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Frederick Hume. Elf Fisher ♂
- Makayla Loch. Tiefling Captain Of The Guard ♀
- Del Dunstan. Human Leatherworker ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
The Lumpish Grain
The tavern seems to be largest building in town.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Max Briggs. Human Outlander ⚥
- Muriel Ravage. Tiefling Anthropologist ♀
- Lacey Shadowmourne. Dwarf Constable ♀
Rumours
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Land of Everlasting Winter.
The Ethical Sardonyx
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Delia Moonclaw. Half-Orc Physicist ♀
- Fribbington Shalamayne. Elf Watchmaker ⚥
- Daphne Mazdul. Dwarf Cleric ♀
Rumours
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
The Indelible Acre Tavern
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
Characters
- Ashley Bergel. Gnome Shaman ♀
- Helsora Marid. Human Mathematician ♀
- Shannon Brown. Half-Elf Paladin ♀
Rumours
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
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