Taverns
Locale
The Blushing Scarp Taphouse
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Euphy Moonvalley. Half-Elf Inquisitor ♀
- Cathleen Jones. Human Sailmaker ♀
- Clio Hickory. Tiefling Minstrel ♀
Rumours
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- A dragon was killed at Airship of the Grain.
The Chrysoprase And Bowyer
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Nikolas Vinder. Halfling Ranger ♂
- Tami Pierre-Dupois. Tiefling Warlock ♀
- Olivier Travis. Halfling Healer ⚥
Rumours
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
The Deserted Horse Taphouse
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Gavril Rana. Half-Elf Book Binder ♂
- Sophie Broadbent. Tiefling First Mate ♀
- Chandra Frost. Halfling Armorer ♀
Rumours
- Someone summoned a demon.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- A large egg is near Lost Forge of Steropes.
The Quarrelsome Rogue Inn
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Marek Gellar. Tiefling Seer ♂
- Neil Hemlock. Elf Cleric ♂
- Salvatore Everett. Half-Orc Cooper ♂
Rumours
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
The Folding Sable
Humans pay double what other races pay here.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Harold Bladefist. Half-Elf Anthropologist ♂
- Jonas Duval. Half-Orc Archaeologist ♂
- Angar Jordan. Human Jeweler ♂
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Questioning Longbow
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Lucia Quaresh. Elf Lecturer ♀
- Ahsoka Spike. Gnome Builder ♀
- Shannon Pierre-Dupois. Half-Elf Gambler ♀
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
The Ruttish Viking
This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Liam Norman. Half-Elf Sailor ♂
- Jasper Jones. Tiefling Scribe ♂
- Marilyn Faelyn. Dwarf Baker ♀
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- A dragon was killed at Tom's Town.
The Black Stool
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Clio Bowes. Human Noble ♀
- Altes Rucker. Tiefling Bard ♂
- Alendra Hamilton. Human Countess ♀
Rumours
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
The Flaky Friend Tavern
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Celina White. Dwarf Exterminator ♀
- Madoc Duffield. Gnome Roper ♂
- Riley Loch. Human Page ♀
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
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