Taverns
Locale
The Paige And Bow
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Durante Wood. Dwarf Wizard ♂
- Vivien Kensley. Gnome Scout ♀
- Rowan Wazels. Gnome Scribe ⚥
Rumours
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
The Tickling Carter
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Fish and Clam Stew. Seafood goodness.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Hana Sorra. Half-Orc Cutpurse ♀
- Riley Summer. Human Furniture Maker ⚥
- Sigrid Jones. Half-Elf Tailor ♀
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- Druid's Nexus is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- Island of the Centaur was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
The Assuring Calico
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Alaysia Spring. Half-Elf Student ♀
- Rory Harber. Gnome Auditor ♂
- Max Clarke. Half-Elf Shepherd ⚥
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Skull of the Spoon that control your mind.
The Skiing King
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Trixie Tawnyspots. Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
- Jasper Erwin. Half-Elf Cultist ♂
- Gannon Crump. Half-Orc Engineer ♂
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
The Delectable Weaver
Wild birds are lining the rooftops.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Michael Fae. Halfling Chef ♂
- Enzo Weston. Dwarf Beekeeper ♂
- Rowan Oak. Elf Actor ⚥
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
Sawyer Asis's Inn
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Taylor Spring. Dwarf Hatter ⚥
- Diego Barlow. Half-Elf Poacher ♂
- Hayden Wazels. Half-Elf Ranger ♂
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
The Pale Prince
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Helena Mervor. Half-Orc Stonecutter ♀
- Riley Alma. Tiefling Fence ♀
- Salvatore Carter. Half-Elf Beekeeper ♂
Rumours
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
The Covering Shield
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Alys Banes. Dwarf Constable ♀
- Gwen Windrunner. Gnome Cartographer ♀
- Roan Brocksby. Halfling Urchin ♂
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
The Spelling Captain
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Doran Alhara. Tiefling Nurse ⚥
- Mace Scott. Halfling Farmhand ♂
- Jonas Hickory. Tiefling Bailiff ♂
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
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