Taverns
Locale
River Norton's Inn
This tavern has a glass floor to see into the water.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Katarina Hume. Human Barbarian ♀
- Jayson Dunstan. Elf Medic ♂
- Lia Faelyn. Gnome Brasier ♀
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- The trees here are alive.
The Cockered Pleasure
The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Crispin Ashbringer. Tiefling Sergeant ♂
- Finley Fae. Elf Town Crier ⚥
- Riley Ferrier. Tiefling Elder ⚥
Rumours
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Ringing Shout
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Ashet Echols. Half-Orc Priest ♀
- Lara Snaketail. Half-Orc Busker ♀
- Blake Stonesworn. Elf Juggler ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Spry Goddess
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Kathryn Ironhand. Dwarf Scribe ♀
- Alam Tathdel. Elf Missionary ♂
- Lacy Echols. Gnome Village Idiot ♀
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
The Mage And Tome
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Brenda Dunstan. Dwarf Smuggler ♀
- Bashara Dalton. Tiefling Barbarian ♀
- Jayson Rowe. Dwarf Sage ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
Ceri Vinder's Taphouse
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Marcel Davis. Dwarf Paladin ♂
- Aela Vinder. Halfling Fortune Teller ♀
- Parker Duval. Tiefling Former Adventurer ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
The Clouted Queen Inn
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Cain Beech. Human Fixer ♂
- Seymor Greenflower. Elf Fortune Teller ♂
- Reuben Black. Half-Elf Farmhand ♂
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
Gavin Rowanfang's Tavern
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Paddy Briggs. Human Mercer ♂
- Ria Rana. Tiefling Beekeeper ♀
- Julia Everett. Gnome Ferryman ♀
Rumours
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Dealing Staff
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Lobster. Fancy sea bug.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Esmeralda White. Half-Elf Drag King ♀
- Dianne Hogan. Elf Busker ♀
- William Graves. Tiefling Villein ♂
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
Taverns designed by
Tavern maps by
Tavern Generator with Menu and NPCs
The Tavern Generator provides a name, floorplan, and description of the tavern. It also includes tavern menu items and a list of NPCs that you might find there. If you want more detailed NPCs, you should check out the Character Generator.
All the written content for Taverns was designed by Sword & Source. The characters were designed by Icarus Games, and the maps were designed by Watabou. If you want to use any of the content, please read the terms first. Happy adventuring!