Taverns
Locale
Lisa Roberts's Inn
This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Frederick Vinder. Tiefling First Mate ♂
- Ceri Selentia. Human Assassin ♀
- Jade Bryce. Half-Orc Beekeeper ♀
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
Marina Fae's Tavern
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Kerry Deadeye. Tiefling Archaeologist ♀
- Ivan Bradley. Tiefling Hatter ♂
- Jayson Vinder. Elf Journalist ♂
Rumours
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- The trees here are alive.
Eric Anguish's Tavern
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
Characters
- Wendall Winter. Half-Orc Grocer ♂
- Doran Enola. Half-Elf Swineherd ⚥
- Fribbington Stormrage. Dwarf Baker ⚥
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Harpy And Wayfarer
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Sion Ashbringer. Half-Orc Sheriff ♂
- River Hawkwing. Gnome Rogue ⚥
- Rowan Korsk. Half-Orc Paladin ⚥
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- The trees here are alive.
The Ironclad Mother Tavern
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Fribbington Blackclaw. Half-Orc Deserter ⚥
- Joseph Clarke. Human Writer ♂
- Trixie Elonil. Half-Elf Flautist ♀
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Podium of the Eagle.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Lar's Harbour.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
The Viper And Penny
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Katinka Duval. Human Storyteller ♀
- Taylor Winterheart. Tiefling Houndmaster ⚥
- Marcel Redtusk. Half-Orc Chancellor ♂
Rumours
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Communicating Minstrel
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Otto Moonvalley. Elf Swineherd ♂
- Preston Deakin. Half-Elf Journalist ♂
- Felicity Hemlock. Gnome First Mate ♀
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
The Bodger And Targe
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Elise Briggs. Dwarf Hayward ♀
- Trixie Roberts. Halfling Armorer ♀
- Bundringo Norton. Tiefling Hersir ⚥
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
The Violent Sapper
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Donovan White. Dwarf Auditor ♂
- Cora Ironlatch. Dwarf Minstrel ♀
- Taylor Weston. Tiefling Woodcutter ⚥
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
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