Taverns
Locale
The Packing Sphinx
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Clark Kastrix. Elf Bodyguard ♂
- Talwyn Brocksby. Elf Warden ♀
- Finley Cruise. Half-Elf Fence ⚥
Rumours
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Ignorant Son Inn
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Quentin Terryn. Tiefling Illuminator ♂
- Laurel Daeren. Halfling Congresswoman ♀
- Fribbington Lesley. Half-Elf Animal Tamer ⚥
Rumours
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
Geoffrey Michaels's Taphouse
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Marek Loudlegs. Halfling Gameskeeper ♂
- Michelle Baggins. Halfling Rat Catcher ♀
- Bernie Hawkwing. Halfling Accountant ⚥
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
Eldar Fallow's Inn
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Eden Lucas. Half-Elf Witch ⚥
- Hugh Loch. Human Soothsayer ♂
- Trixie Windrunner. Half-Elf Chef ♀
Rumours
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
The Mammering Minter Inn
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
Characters
- Jill Oak. Elf Outlander ♀
- Max Rook. Human Judge ⚥
- Max Northrend. Half-Orc Fisher ⚥
Rumours
- The local constable is a vampire.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
The Ruttish Shadow Inn
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Joel Hamid. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
- Malik Reece. Dwarf Teacher ♂
- Cain Colman. Gnome Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
The Churlish Friar Taphouse
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
Characters
- Karth Fordragon. Human Prisoner ♂
- Beatrix Wood. Dwarf Quartermaster ♀
- Jedrek Windfall. Halfling Gentleman ♂
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
Harold Strongjaw's Taphouse
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Jelen Hamid. Tiefling Scribe ♂
- Sawyer Carson. Half-Orc Innkeeper ⚥
- Jasper Shad. Elf Cardinal ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
Avital Sten's Inn
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Natalie Desolation. Tiefling Butler ♀
- River Birchfall. Halfling Sergeant ⚥
- Runar Ghani. Gnome Gambler ♂
Rumours
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
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