Taverns
The Exercising Judge
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Akasha Fae. Elf Pastry Chef ♀
- Lachlan Bradley. Halfling Brewer ♂
- Maz Truthseeker. Gnome Barbarian ⚥
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Forming Sheperd
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
Characters
- Virginia Knight. Half-Elf Athlete ♀
- Nikolas Zaki. Elf Thatcher ♂
- Lariat Mulgrew. Elf Craftsperson ♂
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
Clementine Summer's Taphouse
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Derrick Cruise. Elf Bosun ♂
- Drangor Arrias. Tiefling Paladin ♂
- Sylvia Pegg. Gnome Thief ♀
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- It's said that bodies taken to The Rose Harbour may return to life.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
Eden Zantus's Inn
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Pascal Chainbreaker. Dwarf Brasier ♂
- Bernie Bladefist. Half-Orc Student ⚥
- Alia Cunningham. Gnome Fighter ♀
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
The Maid And Minstrel
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Vidar Norton. Halfling Illusionist ♂
- Kasper Hadwell. Human Architect ♂
- Taylor Hawkwing. Tiefling Missionary ⚥
Rumours
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Purple Hunter Inn
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Hailee Blight. Tiefling Fletcher ♀
- Hayden Haggard. Human Street Artist ♂
- Arianna Potter. Half-Orc Herald ♀
Rumours
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- It's said that bodies taken to Hardwin's Spire may return to life.
The Closing Beaver
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Femlin Faelyn. Elf Deserter ♂
- Lacy Gleeson. Tiefling Diplomat ♀
- Roger Colman. Half-Elf Actor ♂
Rumours
- A local girl has gone missing.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
The Gnarly Sword Tavern
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Theodora Cinders. Tiefling Debt Collector ♀
- Justin Erwin. Tiefling Debt Collector ♂
- Phoebe Alard. Halfling Entertainer ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- Cultists have come to town.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
Ruth Kelshall's Inn
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Liara Wynne. Dwarf Hayward ♀
- Marilyn Daeren. Gnome Farrier ♀
- Ria Deadeye. Human Florist ♀
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
Taverns designed by
Tavern maps by
Tavern Generator with Menu and NPCs
The Tavern Generator provides a name, floorplan, and description of the tavern. It also includes tavern menu items and a list of NPCs that you might find there. If you want more detailed NPCs, you should check out the Character Generator.
All the written content for Taverns was designed by Sword & Source. The characters were designed by Icarus Games, and the maps were designed by Watabou. If you want to use any of the content, please read the terms first. Happy adventuring!