Taverns
Locale
The Lumpish Tower Taphouse
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Josh Turner. Dwarf Shipwright ♂
- Eden Black. Elf Tailor ⚥
- Isis Fitzgerald. Elf Assassin ♀
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
Jacek James's Tavern
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
Characters
- Justin Elonil. Half-Orc Woodcutter ♂
- Marina Barlow. Elf Sorcerer ♀
- Tenjon Gleeson. Halfling Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
The Guild And Water
Each table has a small cooking station set in the center so guests may cook food they bring.
Menu
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Crispin Molyneaux. Half-Elf First Mate ♂
- Nalgar Wynne. Half-Orc Baker ♂
- Rolf Lord. Human Urchin ♂
Rumours
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
Liara Duval's Tavern
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
Characters
- Monty Portman. Elf Sailmaker ♂
- Helen Adir. Elf Entertainer ♀
- Jelen Grail. Dwarf Herald ♂
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
The Peaceful Hilt
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Cora Everett. Tiefling Event Planner ♀
- Sisco Willow. Gnome Fighter ⚥
- Roxy Kensley. Tiefling Admiral ♀
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
Sylvia Wood's Taphouse
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Phoebe Roderick. Half-Elf Architect ♀
- Asa Adir. Tiefling Cultist ♂
- George Jones. Dwarf Warlock ♂
Rumours
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
The Pearl And Centaur
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Nelson Marshall. Human Gambler ♂
- Avery Marshall. Dwarf Constable ⚥
- Eve Ironlatch. Dwarf Stonecutter ♀
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
The Tanner And Saddle
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Winona Arrias. Halfling Quartermaster ♀
- Caitlin Ellis. Gnome Abbess ♀
- Ruther Bladefist. Tiefling Executioner ♂
Rumours
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
The Mother And Plate
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Robert Terryn. Gnome Sergeant ♂
- Quintus Pierce. Dwarf Sommelier ♂
- Euphy Sebastian. Dwarf Medic ♀
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
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