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The Stove And Coffer

Map of The Stove And Coffer

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Jade Barlow. Dwarf Sage ♀
  • Klaudia Loudlegs. Halfling Acrobat ♀
  • Charlotte Nozzlenuck. Elf Ranger ♀

Rumours

  • It's going to snow.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Town of the Pell may return to life.
  • Last week it rained frogs.

The Charming Rapier Inn

Map of The Charming Rapier Inn

The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.

Menu

  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.

Characters

  • Paul Brown. Elf Loan Shark ♂
  • Liara Portman. Halfling Drag King ♀
  • Samir Masak. Halfling Chancellor ♂

Rumours

  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
  • The barkeep likes to get in fights.

The Haunting Apprentice Taphouse

Map of The Haunting Apprentice Taphouse

A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!

Characters

  • Jessica Loudlegs. Gnome Stonecutter ♀
  • Jericho Mudclaw. Half-Orc Boatman ♂
  • Bundringo Barrow. Tiefling Jester ⚥

Rumours

  • A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
  • was killed by wolves.
  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.

The Butcher And Hide

Map of The Butcher And Hide

It's uncomfortably warm inside.

Menu

  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY

Characters

  • Eric Garnik. Gnome Apothecary ♂
  • Mack Autumn. Dwarf Engineer ♂
  • Marilyn Quinn. Human Poacher ♀

Rumours

  • Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • The Queen has been cursed.

Stewert Garnik's Inn

Map of Stewert Garnik's Inn

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.

Characters

  • Linda Hawkwing. Human Urchin ♀
  • Dax Wazels. Gnome Chemist ♂
  • Doran Loch. Tiefling Guard ⚥

Rumours

  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
  • There is a bush which moves around near Tent of the Cooper.

Dov Underhill's Inn

Map of Dov Underhill's Inn

It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.

Menu

  • Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Celina Weston. Halfling Messenger ♀
  • Doran Crewe. Dwarf Poultry Keeper ⚥
  • Kamal Ghani. Gnome Mercenary ♂

Rumours

  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.
  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.

The Orange Draper

Map of The Orange Draper

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Brenda Stormrage. Elf Philosopher ♀
  • Olivia Oak. Halfling Anthropologist ♀
  • Penelope Crewe. Human Prostitute ♀

Rumours

  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
  • A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.

Kyris Crump's Inn

Map of Kyris Crump's Inn

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.

Characters

  • Ui Rook. Half-Elf Spy ♂
  • Ruther Masak. Half-Elf Leatherworker ♂
  • Max Goldtree. Elf Hatter ⚥

Rumours

  • There's silver in a nearby mountain.
  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.

The Currish Cobbler

Map of The Currish Cobbler

There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.

Characters

  • Riley Einar. Dwarf Rogue ⚥
  • Blake Echols. Tiefling Tutor ⚥
  • Ian Quaresh. Human Artisan ♂

Rumours

  • An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.

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