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The Avaricious Jeweler Inn

Map of The Avaricious Jeweler Inn

The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?

Characters

  • Ivana Marshall. Elf Doctor ♀
  • Jessica Banes. Tiefling Cult Leader ♀
  • Jackson Loch. Dwarf Mage ♂

Rumours

  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at Island of the Mother that control your mind.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.

The Chewing Boothman

Map of The Chewing Boothman

The sign shows a man in full knight armor.

Menu

  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.

Characters

  • Sawyer Hawkwing. Half-Orc Jeweler ⚥
  • Parker Sweeny. Gnome Minstrel ⚥
  • Avery Molyneaux. Half-Elf Farmer ♀

Rumours

  • A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.

The Devising Burglar

Map of The Devising Burglar

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.

Characters

  • Lena Rana. Halfling Gardener ♀
  • Bernie Mervor. Half-Orc Oracle ⚥
  • Lois Orvar. Dwarf Wizard ♀

Rumours

  • That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
  • The Queen has been cursed.

The Handsome Dress

Map of The Handsome Dress

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.

Characters

  • Quintus Dempsy. Tiefling Deserter ♂
  • Yasmeen Anwen. Human Exterminator ♀
  • Balur Duval. Human Servant ♂

Rumours

  • The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.

The Motherly Sacrifice

Map of The Motherly Sacrifice

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.

Characters

  • Christopher Selwyn. Gnome Leatherworker ♂
  • Lara Sybil. Halfling Astronomer ♀
  • Indra Potter. Tiefling Chiropractor ♀

Rumours

  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • Kharda's River provides a steady supply of peons.

The Navigating Donjon

Map of The Navigating Donjon

Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.

Menu

  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.

Characters

  • Roan Reddy. Half-Elf Watchman ♂
  • Sion Adir. Human Gladiator ♂
  • Marek Bryce. Tiefling Engineer ♂

Rumours

  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • Last month it rained fish.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.

The Ice And Lynx

Map of The Ice And Lynx

Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.

Characters

  • Elias Shad. Tiefling Chandler ♂
  • Magda Lighthands. Halfling Prisoner ♀
  • Katrina Flintfang. Half-Orc Paladin ♀

Rumours

  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.

Sandra Mattell's Inn

Map of Sandra Mattell's Inn

The seats are made of stone.

Menu

  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.

Characters

  • Mugheer Moontree. Elf Poet ♂
  • Kali Hickory. Halfling Comedian ♀
  • Elise Sorra. Halfling Hersir ♀

Rumours

  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.

The Prickly Pell

Map of The Prickly Pell

The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.

Menu

  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • Water. For boring people.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.

Characters

  • Mary Watson. Elf Museum Curator ♀
  • Cole Rowe. Tiefling Builder ♂
  • Dinan Connington. Half-Orc Spy ♂

Rumours

  • One man in town claims he can control insects.
  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.

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