Taverns
Locale
The Braking Tapet
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Jasmine Infused Oxygen. For the true epicurean.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Monty Frost. Half-Orc Gladiator ♂
- Elias Weston. Halfling Accountant ♂
- Jasper Jordan. Human Naperer ♂
Rumours
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
The Haunting Crofter
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Fribbington Scott. Elf Hatter ⚥
- Calla Barlow. Halfling Rogue ♀
- Isabelle Jones. Gnome Former Adventurer ♀
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- A new church is being built in town.
The Returning Caltrop
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Olivier Miller. Dwarf Sorcerer ⚥
- Zie Sams. Half-Orc Servant ♀
- Ivor Freeman. Tiefling Artist ♂
Rumours
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- You may summon any elemental at Harbour of the Cooper.
The Motivating Herce
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
Characters
- Aura Walker. Dwarf Madame ♀
- Sawyer Lord. Half-Orc Assassin ⚥
- Nico Loch. Halfling Fire Eater ♂
Rumours
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
The Frying Binder
A sign on the wall advertises a teleportation circle in the basement. It cost 200 gp to use it.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- Lacey Alard. Half-Elf Flautist ♀
- Jim Alard. Tiefling Messenger ♂
- Kandon Selwyn. Halfling Houndmaster ♂
Rumours
- A giant ape is said to live near Avery's Camp.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
Zyra Massa's Tavern
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Ogre Eyeballs. A delicacy!
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
Characters
- Monica Rowe. Gnome Thatcher ♀
- Metjen Fae. Gnome Messenger ♂
- Miriam Mehmed. Tiefling Ranger ♀
Rumours
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
The Feisty Griffin Taphouse
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Sarab Mowbry. Half-Elf Spice Merchant ⚥
- Gannon Wilbur. Tiefling Pupil ♂
- Sarab Wolfbrother. Dwarf Loan Shark ⚥
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
The Handsome Mistress Taphouse
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Ogre Eyeballs. A delicacy!
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Finley Arrias. Tiefling Ranger ⚥
- Matthew Nighy. Half-Elf Deserter ♂
- Charlie Ashbringer. Elf Paladin ⚥
Rumours
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- Someone summoned a demon.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Lopsided Boa Inn
This tavern has massive spider-like legs, and is constantly moving.
Menu
- 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.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Del AnaanShan. Human Runaway ♂
- Jaden Elonil. Tiefling Hayward ♂
- Muriel Oak. Tiefling Diviner ♀
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
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