Taverns
Locale
The Squeaky Star Taphouse
This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Euphy Kaye. Elf Hired Muscle ♀
- Kallum Summer. Dwarf Detective ♂
- Kirsten Fitzgerald. Dwarf Student ♀
Rumours
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- There's an ancient red dragon at River's Anvil.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Ruins of the Cup.
The Plump Chain Taphouse
The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Katarina Hogan. Halfling Smuggler ♀
- Sawyer Selwyn. Dwarf Woolwinder ⚥
- Doran Darwin. Tiefling Poultry Keeper ⚥
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Bridge of the Rogue.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- Last month it rained fish.
The Wide Eyed Chaplain
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
Characters
- Roxy Unbroken. Half-Orc Ward ♀
- Kiernan Duffield. Halfling Boatman ♂
- Aura Crewe. Human Barber Surgeon ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
The Quarrelsome Mummer
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Vivien Destrier. Halfling Servant ♀
- Qualen Reece. Elf Scholar ♂
- Julia El-Hasan. Elf Translator ♀
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- There is a bush which moves around near Jonas's Town.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Reflecting Currier
The air inside is humid.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Charlotte Bradley. Gnome Beggar ♀
- Kiran Beech. Half-Elf Page ♂
- Avery Joygrove. Gnome Commissar ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Puny Anvil Taphouse
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Torek Fae. Half-Elf Engineer ♂
- Dora Loch. Halfling Tutor ♀
- Dana Ghani. Dwarf Goldsmith ♀
Rumours
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Lady And Freehold
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Titus Roderick. Half-Elf Fighter ♂
- Riley Enola. Halfling Mercer ⚥
- Liberty Lesley. Elf Assassin ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- If you go to Anvil of the Sardonyx, you can be healed.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
Titus Cunningham's Tavern
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Finley Oak. Half-Orc Cleric ⚥
- Kallum Donovan. Halfling Hayward ♂
- Kaith Amal. Halfling Charcoal Burner ♂
Rumours
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- Mine of the Tome is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
The Haberdasher And Sword
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Akasha Ward. Human Street Performer ♀
- Gregory Dempsy. Human Mercer ♂
- Eden Scott. Halfling Oracle ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Lost Forge of Steropes, you'll begin to age backward.
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