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The Gnarly Pint

Map of The Gnarly Pint

This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!

Menu

  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.

Characters

  • Drangor Deverin. Human Crime Boss ♂
  • Morwen Roberts. Tiefling Lead Servant ♀
  • Duck Selentia. Elf Clown ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • There have been human sacrifices at Moe's Cottage.
  • A local girl has gone missing.

Lillian Filaen's Inn

Map of Lillian Filaen's Inn

Meals here are served on cheap flatware.

Menu

  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.

Characters

  • Garrus Ironfist. Dwarf Auctioneer ♂
  • Mikael Hillard. Human Scullion ♂
  • Enzo Loch. Elf Steward ♂

Rumours

  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.

The Jumping Sword

Map of The Jumping Sword

This tavern only appears at night.

Menu

  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Doran Terryn. Gnome Busker ⚥
  • Sawyer Joygrove. Halfling Scribe ⚥
  • Scarlett Wynne. Halfling Maid ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • A ship was set on fire by the river.
  • The constable was in a drunken fight.

The Craven Pleasure Tavern

Map of The Craven Pleasure Tavern

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.

Characters

  • Laurie Frogsong. Halfling Juggler ♀
  • Lulu Arrias. Elf Messenger ♀
  • Sawyer Colman. Gnome Warden ⚥

Rumours

  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.

The Sapphire And Trap

Map of The Sapphire And Trap

The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.

Menu

  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.
  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!

Characters

  • Liara Hamlin. Dwarf Pupil ♀
  • Hassan Scott. Human Sculptor ♂
  • Monica Wolfbrother. Human Hayward ♀

Rumours

  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • The local constable is a vampire.

The Daunting Tasset

Map of The Daunting Tasset

A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.

Menu

  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Bernie Norman. Elf Gravedigger ⚥
  • Luna Knight. Half-Elf Chef ♀
  • Frances Turner. Halfling Scullion ♀

Rumours

  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at The Cream Island, you'll begin to age backward.

The Sexy Gold

Map of The Sexy Gold

Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.

Menu

  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.

Characters

  • Rebecca Blackhammer. Dwarf Dealer ♀
  • Doran Davis. Elf Road Master ⚥
  • Dana Silvervalley. Half-Elf Woolwinder ♀

Rumours

  • A dragon was killed at Pit of the Freehold.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.

The Black Crow Inn

Map of The Black Crow Inn

An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.

Menu

  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.

Characters

  • Jaden Wilbur. Half-Elf Servant ♂
  • Mila Broadbent. Halfling Sailor ♀
  • Ricky Ironbar. Dwarf Spy ♂

Rumours

  • If you go to Town of the Eagle, you can be healed.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.

The Fire And Woolcomber

Map of The Fire And Woolcomber

The name of this tavern changes every day.

Menu

  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Water. For boring people.

Characters

  • Cyntia Graves. Tiefling Skomorokh ♀
  • Ruth Joygrove. Gnome Ranger ♀
  • Raed Scott. Half-Orc Tattooist ♂

Rumours

  • Shindram's Refuge provides a steady supply of peons.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Dora's Mine.

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