Taverns
Locale
Bella Dempsy's Tavern
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
Characters
- Illian Deadeye. Elf Entertainer ♂
- Monica Zantus. Half-Elf Cleaner ♀
- Karen Connington. Half-Elf Exile ♀
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
The Appalling Horse
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Tanis Spring. Elf Veterinarian ♂
- Lulu Zaros. Human Witch ♀
- Alexandra Huon. Elf Acater ♀
Rumours
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- A circus is coming to town.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Flaky Haberdasher Inn
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Olivier Schmidt. Dwarf Armorer ⚥
- Pete Loch. Half-Elf Singer ♂
- Libby Hawkwing. Elf Stonecutter ♀
Rumours
- The Queen has been cursed.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
The Motherly Blacksmith Tavern
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
Characters
- Sylvia Reddy. Tiefling Waiter ♀
- Taylor Schmidt. Gnome Poet ⚥
- Sisco Zantus. Elf Exile ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
The Bull And Tutor
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Sarab Vinder. Gnome Villein ⚥
- Garry Oak. Gnome Jester ♂
- Olivier Fallow. Halfling Sorcerer ⚥
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
The Merry Watersellar
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Sawyer Enola. Tiefling Marshall ⚥
- Mushin Wilbur. Human Town Crier ♂
- Elevrir Dalton. Half-Orc Bosun ♂
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Drowner's Torrent.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Cycling Hope
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Oliver Scott. Half-Elf Roper ♂
- Reeve Thom. Dwarf Builder ♂
- Avery Huon. Half-Orc Paladin ⚥
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Squire And Dog
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Riley Carson. Gnome Goldsmith ⚥
- Phoebe Connington. Half-Orc Butcher ♀
- Cloee Bladefist. Half-Elf Bargeman ♀
Rumours
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
The Burly Judge Taphouse
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Luthor Zaki. Halfling Painter ♂
- Charlie Pierce. Half-Orc Tutor ⚥
- Reiko Karim. Tiefling Prostitute ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
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