Taverns
Locale
The Humble Doctor Taphouse
This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Dax Carson. Gnome Dancer ♂
- Caroc Zaki. Half-Orc Farmhand ♂
- Laurie Hamid. Half-Orc Spy ♀
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
The Eldritch Axe
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Elise Broadbent. Dwarf Philosopher ♀
- Marcelin Jayid. Halfling Sorcerer ♀
- Lilith Terryn. Half-Elf Gentleman ♀
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
Bella Weston's Taphouse
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Brogan Baggins. Halfling Sorcerer ♂
- Miles Zaros. Gnome Cheesemaker ♂
- Lawson Carson. Gnome Biologist ♂
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- There seem to be more rats about.
The Lazy Hilt
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Luna Goldpetal. Elf Loan Shark ♀
- Hart Duffield. Human Castellan ♂
- Erica Sweeny. Elf Gardener ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
The Wretched Pilgrim Taphouse
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Dorian Oaktree. Elf Watchman ♂
- Alam Reece. Halfling Druid ♂
- Logan Mulgrew. Halfling Essayist ♂
Rumours
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Chains of the Coiner.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
The Majestic Bow Inn
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Phoebe Stormrage. Human Fixer ♀
- Katrina Fallow. Gnome Translator ♀
- Josh Honeyfur. Half-Orc Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Loathsome Longbow
The door is the perfect dwarven height.
Menu
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Haryk Gale. Human Commissar ♂
- Max Ashbringer. Elf Taxidermist ⚥
- Helen Walker. Gnome Furniture Maker ♀
Rumours
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Shrine of Archelon.
- The trees here are alive.
The Pedaling Diamond
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Selene Gemleaf. Half-Elf Nurse ♀
- Dov Mervor. Human Therapist ♂
- Sophie Hynes. Dwarf Executioner ♀
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
The Guild And Wharf
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Parker Brocksby. Half-Elf Maid ⚥
- Bernie Amal. Elf Crime Boss ⚥
- Gawen Joybrook. Gnome Guard ♂
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at Island of the Mandrake, you'll begin to age backward.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
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