Taverns
Locale
Altes Jones's Inn
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
Characters
- Anika Mervor. Tiefling Botanist ♀
- Teyr White. Half-Orc Bartender ♀
- Jonas Lesley. Halfling Barbarian ♂
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- There have been human sacrifices at Druid's Nexus.
The Puny Fabric
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Jen Bonebreaker. Half-Orc Deserter ♀
- Malik Barlow. Half-Orc Prisoner ♂
- Vivi Weston. Dwarf Lecturer ♀
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
The Worst Riser Tavern
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
Characters
- Quintus Deadeye. Elf Hayward ♂
- Olivia Weston. Human Maid ♀
- Marilyn Wilbur. Gnome Bargeman ♀
Rumours
- It's going to snow.
- It's said that bodies taken to Colosseum of the Footpad may return to life.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
The Pot And Melee
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Avital Treespeaker. Halfling Chaplain ♂
- Dorian Lachlan. Halfling Gardener ♂
- Lar Bloodhoof. Gnome Juggler ♂
Rumours
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- It's said that bodies taken to Island of the Targe may return to life.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
The Viking And Friar
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Sapphire Vonner. Gnome Barmaid ♀
- Dmitri Ferncloud. Half-Orc Sergeant At Arms ♂
- Pallav Whisperwind. Human Prophet ♂
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
The Quarrelsome Acre
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Nigel Karim. Halfling Juggler ♂
- Kasper Watson. Halfling Acolyte ♂
- Harold Mazdan. Dwarf Almoner ♂
Rumours
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- You may summon any elemental at Island of the Pot.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
The Dramatizing Topaz
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Sarab Crewe. Tiefling Inquisitor ⚥
- Ria Pierce. Elf Warden ♀
- Marilyn Maelor. Gnome Physicist ♀
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
The Banning Son
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Helen Deakin. Gnome Monk ♀
- Gert Fallenoak. Halfling Elder ♂
- Taylor James. Gnome Wheelwright ⚥
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- A new church is being built in town.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
The Storing Skinner
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Frozen Banana. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Yoko Laroque. Tiefling Guard ♀
- Friedrich Norton. Halfling Roper ♂
- Ellie Duval. Half-Elf Tax Collector ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Grave Garden.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
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