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The Page And Parapet

Map of The Page And Parapet

A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.

Menu

  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Jade Mehmed. Tiefling Accountant ♀
  • Peter Everett. Human Bear Leader ♂
  • Bernie Cruise. Half-Elf Scout ⚥

Rumours

  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
  • The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.

The Sexy Or

Map of The Sexy Or

The text on the sign is written backward.

Menu

  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Fish and Clam Stew. Seafood goodness.

Characters

  • Morwen Silverleaf. Elf Notary ♀
  • Lachlan Michaels. Human Rogue ♂
  • Elisha Everett. Dwarf Road Master ♀

Rumours

  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • The town constable is cheating on his wife.

Jody Laroque's Tavern

Map of Jody Laroque's Tavern

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.

Characters

  • Scarlett Bloodhoof. Human Monk ♀
  • Sibylle Huon. Human Nursemaid ♀
  • River Nozzlenuck. Gnome Shepherd ⚥

Rumours

  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.

The Stove And Farmer

Map of The Stove And Farmer

The door to this tavern is always locked.

Menu

  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.

Characters

  • Kylie Ali. Gnome Bodyguard ♀
  • Aric Grail. Human Druid ♂
  • Elias Black. Halfling Exorcist ♂

Rumours

  • Diego's Fire Temple provides a steady supply of peons.
  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • is on the run from someone.

The Rescuing Barnacle

Map of The Rescuing Barnacle

There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.

Menu

  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.

Characters

  • Katinka Kensley. Half-Elf Ranger ♀
  • Alia Sams. Half-Orc Pupil ♀
  • Avery Carrion. Tiefling Acater ⚥

Rumours

  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • There have been human sacrifices at The Seashell River.
  • The town constable is cheating on his wife.

The Serene Phoenix

Map of The Serene Phoenix

You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.

Menu

  • Ale Cheese Soup. Cheese and Ale together? IN A SOUP!?
  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Ralph Ashfield. Gnome Bosun ♂
  • Michelle El-Hasan. Tiefling Tailor ♀
  • Sisco Masak. Gnome Maid ⚥

Rumours

  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.

The Undergoing Stool

Map of The Undergoing Stool

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!

Characters

  • Belor Whitethorn. Gnome Pastry Chef ♂
  • Blake Broadbent. Gnome Bandit ⚥
  • Sandra Korsk. Half-Orc Grocer ♀

Rumours

  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
  • The local tavern is going out of business.

The Warming Pick

Map of The Warming Pick

The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.

Menu

  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.

Characters

  • Doran Broadbent. Elf Bard ⚥
  • Jenny Wood. Dwarf Monk ♀
  • Ewan Pierce. Elf Scientist ♂

Rumours

  • The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.

The Naughty Minstrel

Map of The Naughty Minstrel

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Sylvia Mournhell. Human Taxidermist ♀
  • Alexandra Underhill. Gnome Woolwinder ♀
  • Morgan Mattell. Tiefling Grocer ♂

Rumours

  • The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.

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