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The Quarrelsome Yale

Map of The Quarrelsome Yale

There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.

Characters

  • Avery Marid. Human Bear Leader ⚥
  • Blake Hickory. Tiefling Spy ⚥
  • Jago Gaelen. Gnome Servant ♂

Rumours

  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.
  • You may summon any elemental at Grayrock.

Mona Hickory's Tavern

Map of Mona Hickory's Tavern

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.

Characters

  • Rose Deakin. Half-Orc Cook ♀
  • Ember Haggard. Half-Orc Elder ♀
  • Ria Roberts. Tiefling Bosun ♀

Rumours

  • The town council answers to an evil god.
  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
  • The local tavern is going out of business.

The Comparing Wizard

Map of The Comparing Wizard

The back room houses a small weapons shop.

Menu

  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Gia Duval. Gnome Messenger ♀
  • Morwen Hume. Dwarf Messenger ♀
  • Sion Gellar. Dwarf Apothecary ♂

Rumours

  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • The town council answers to an evil god.

The Pound And Longbow

Map of The Pound And Longbow

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.

Characters

  • Avery Darwin. Halfling Business Owner ⚥
  • Charlie Arrias. Tiefling Madame ⚥
  • Adrian Terryn. Elf Gravedigger ♂

Rumours

  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.

The Loyal Guard Inn

Map of The Loyal Guard Inn

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
  • Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.

Characters

  • Bernie Scott. Human Bishop ⚥
  • Robert Nighy. Half-Elf Chiropractor ♂
  • Amira Mazdul. Dwarf Executioner ♀

Rumours

  • There have been human sacrifices at Spire of the Cowherd.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
  • A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.

The Overcooked Love

Map of The Overcooked Love

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!

Characters

  • Eden Pierce. Halfling Engineer ⚥
  • Ui Lord. Half-Orc General ♂
  • Titus Brightstar. Elf Barbarian ♂

Rumours

  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
  • The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.

The Cry And Pardoner

Map of The Cry And Pardoner

The bartender here is a ghost.

Menu

  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Talia Cunningham. Elf Detective ♀
  • Vivien Leaffall. Halfling Executioner ♀
  • Meara Wood. Halfling Pirate ♂

Rumours

  • A kraken was seen at the coast.
  • A circus is coming to town.
  • Three people have gone missing from town.

The Menacing Woodcutter Inn

Map of The Menacing Woodcutter Inn

There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.

Menu

  • Roasted Tomatoes. Can be served on the side with any meal.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Mashed Taters. Some down home cooking!

Characters

  • Sisco Abbey. Tiefling Leatherworker ⚥
  • Mia Wynne. Dwarf Sheriff ♀
  • Iris Schmidt. Human Physicist ♀

Rumours

  • The constable was in a drunken fight.
  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.

The Disgusting Locksmith

Map of The Disgusting Locksmith

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!

Characters

  • Giselle Harber. Elf Watchman ♀
  • Talwyn Hume. Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
  • Sawyer Snapmaw. Half-Orc Innkeeper ⚥

Rumours

  • It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.

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