Taverns
Locale
The Caltrop And Pork
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Lena Wrynn. Elf Baker ♀
- Max Gemtree. Elf Priest ⚥
- Lia Broadbent. Half-Orc Bard ♀
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
The Bushell And Pantry
Icicles hang from under the bar.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- Blake Pierce. Tiefling Boatman ⚥
- Omar Tathdel. Elf Commissar ♂
- Rowan Scourge. Tiefling First Mate ⚥
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
The Knobby Daughter Inn
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Munir Gemleaf. Half-Elf Fire Eater ♂
- Kael Scott. Tiefling Knight ♂
- Carly Potter. Half-Elf Woolwinder ♀
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
The Wooden Bodger Inn
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Vetack Marshall. Dwarf Druid ♂
- Danforth Mournhell. Dwarf Potter ♂
- Ruby Alard. Half-Orc Tailor ♀
Rumours
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Spire of the Spider.
The Farrier And Hyena
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Bernie Norman. Halfling Gardener ⚥
- Nev Mowbry. Elf Weaver ♂
- Hailee Gemleaf. Elf Essayist ♀
Rumours
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Dissembling Squire Taphouse
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Maverick Amal. Gnome Weaver ♂
- Belor Zaki. Halfling Florist ♂
- Eden Haggard. Elf Clockkeeper ♀
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Falchion And Colporteur
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Luce Swiftfoot. Gnome Grocer ♀
- Elise Enola. Dwarf Runaway ♀
- Eldon Nozzlenuck. Human Wizard ♂
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
The Troubled Trap Taphouse
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Trixie Silvertree. Half-Elf Fighter ♀
- Charlie Shimmer. Tiefling Seer ⚥
- Dael Anwen. Gnome Acolyte ♀
Rumours
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Beholding Butcher
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Morwen Mournhell. Halfling Sailmaker ♀
- Bedelia Crump. Dwarf Tax Collector ♀
- Dottie Frost. Elf Messenger ♀
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
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