Taverns
Locale
The Cruel Scarp
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Yasmin Weston. Dwarf Paladin ♀
- Alyx Windrunner. Tiefling Gameskeeper ♀
- Ralph Pierce. Half-Orc Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
The Lighthearted Kettle
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Lacy Laroque. Half-Elf Senator ♀
- Sarab Crump. Half-Elf Hired Muscle ⚥
- Cordelia Lord. Human Physicist ♀
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
The Sleepy Lion
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Euphy Mervor. Human Dutchess ♀
- Skylar Norton. Elf Clockkeeper ♀
- Sapphire Breezehollow. Halfling Scholar ♀
Rumours
- A local girl has gone missing.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
The Overcoming Carbuncle
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Gawen Harber. Dwarf Gambler ♂
- Clementine Winter. Human Dean ♀
- Cassius Orsan. Tiefling Crime Boss ♂
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Existing Sapper
The roof of this tavern caved in long ago. The rubble was removed, but the roof was never replaced.
Menu
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Roasted Eel.. Pretty good if you like gross things.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Alia Moran. Tiefling Spy ♀
- Arabella Wazels. Dwarf Druid ♀
- Levi Alhara. Elf Singer ♂
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- Last month it rained fish.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
The Drafting Treasure
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Hector Arrias. Gnome Actor ♂
- Luna Windrunner. Human Stonecutter ♀
- Sumesh Hamilton. Gnome Paladin ⚥
Rumours
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- Cora's Rock provides a steady supply of peons.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
The Purple Frong
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Barty Wolfbrother. Tiefling Juggler ♂
- Trixie Cunningham. Human Barbarian ♀
- Miriam Selwyn. Tiefling Naperer ♀
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
Brian Bowes's Taphouse
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
Characters
- Crispin Reddy. Half-Elf Con Artist ♂
- Skylar Ali. Half-Orc Ferryman ♀
- Galen Anwen. Elf Erenagh ♂
Rumours
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Promising Cartographer
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Blake Brocksby. Half-Orc Toll Keeper ⚥
- Madoc Ferrier. Human Mercenary ♂
- Dolan Zaki. Human Nanny ♂
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
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