Taverns
Locale
The Goatish Scabbard
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Sawyer Schmidt. Halfling Alcoholic ⚥
- Clio Gemtree. Half-Elf Erenagh ♀
- Ruther Turner. Halfling Skomorokh ♂
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Gifted Stewsman Taphouse
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Cathleen Shalamayne. Gnome Mason ♀
- Bodwyn Spring. Half-Elf Houndmaster ♂
- Sumesh Grief. Tiefling Bard ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
The Rogue And Feather
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Ahsoka Huon. Gnome Wagoner ♀
- Peter Bowes. Half-Elf Tattooist ♂
- Arnold Hickory. Human Commoner ♂
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- A local girl has gone missing.
Caroc Sorra's Inn
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Ian Dresdain. Tiefling Hofmeister ♂
- Caitlin Hellscream. Tiefling Alcoholic ♀
- Marion Wood. Tiefling Ranger ♀
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
The Draper And Word
A field of corn grows right next to this tavern.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Natar Mowbry. Gnome Oracle ♂
- Jessica Brocksby. Gnome Cleaner ♀
- Ahsoka Schmidt. Half-Elf Museum Curator ♀
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
The Splitting Pantry
1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Skylar Sorra. Dwarf Tattooist ♀
- Rebecca Blackhammer. Dwarf Noble ♀
- Lilith Mervor. Half-Orc Cleaner ♀
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
The Mercenary And Sword
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Eden Huon. Elf Apprentice ⚥
- Olivier Darkwood. Halfling Actor ⚥
- Olivier Teagrass. Halfling Watchman ⚥
Rumours
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
The Marketing Man
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Mervyn Bozier. Human Rogue ♂
- Katherine Anwen. Gnome Seer ♀
- Jacques Thom. Halfling Count ♂
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
Shirley Kelshall's Taphouse
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Manuel Hillard. Gnome Boatman ♂
- Rey Simpson. Half-Orc Page ♂
- Faed Pierce. Half-Orc Rogue ♂
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Gorge of the Doctor.
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