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The Unwelcome Owl Inn

Map of The Unwelcome Owl Inn

The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.

Characters

  • Ivana Moran. Gnome Judge ♀
  • Sawyer Quicktongue. Gnome Grocer ⚥
  • Jim Wrynn. Human Sorcerer ♂

Rumours

  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
  • was killed by an evil wizard.
  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.

The Mailer And Dancer

Map of The Mailer And Dancer

The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.

Menu

  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
  • Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.

Characters

  • Helsora Payne. Gnome Ropemaker ♀
  • Doran Spring. Half-Elf Marshall ⚥
  • Lawson White. Elf Lamplight ♂

Rumours

  • Last month it rained fish.
  • It's almost time to pay taxes.
  • The local gang has a new leader.

The Wayward Groat Taphouse

Map of The Wayward Groat Taphouse

This tavern is so small it's a wonder anyone can even enter it.

Menu

  • Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.

Characters

  • Avital Cruise. Half-Elf Shepherd ♂
  • Olivier Dunstan. Gnome Houndmaster ⚥
  • River Windrunner. Half-Orc Chancellor ⚥

Rumours

  • Three people have gone missing from town.
  • A yeti has been seen nearby.
  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.

The Rusty Butcher

Map of The Rusty Butcher

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

Menu

  • Ale. A tavern staple.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.

Characters

  • Brittany Nighy. Dwarf Scout ♀
  • Sisco Travis. Halfling Steward ⚥
  • Caroc Jordan. Half-Elf Almoner ♂

Rumours

  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Skull of the Cutpurse.

The Light Stringer

Map of The Light Stringer

Torches outside the door burn with green flame.

Menu

  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.

Characters

  • Hardwin Kaye. Halfling Tailor ♂
  • Eldar Hogan. Dwarf Tailor ♂
  • Sahin Hickory. Human Mortician ⚥

Rumours

  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
  • The town constable is cheating on his wife.
  • There have been human sacrifices at Cloee's Colossal Turtle.

The Doing Constable

Map of The Doing Constable

Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.

Menu

  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.

Characters

  • Maz Mehmed. Elf Botanist ⚥
  • Clementine Winter. Half-Orc Farmer ♀
  • Clio Walker. Elf Inquisitor ♀

Rumours

  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • A circus is coming to town.

The Knowing Vulture Tavern

Map of The Knowing Vulture Tavern

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Miner's Pie. Chicken pot pie.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.

Characters

  • Gia Korsk. Half-Orc Dean ♀
  • Marilyn Duval. Half-Elf Lamplight ♀
  • Kael Rana. Halfling Pawn Shop Owner ♂

Rumours

  • A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.

Sigrid Whitestorm's Tavern

Map of Sigrid Whitestorm's Tavern

There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.

Menu

  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.

Characters

  • Lance Roderick. Tiefling Druid ♂
  • Ruther Altharia. Tiefling Anthropologist ♂
  • Levi Oak. Half-Orc Auctioneer ♂

Rumours

  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • It was raining gold pieces last night.

The Ironclad Osprey

Map of The Ironclad Osprey

The tables here are invisible.

Menu

  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.

Characters

  • Alondra Wolfbrother. Tiefling Toll Keeper ♀
  • Joey Erwin. Tiefling Wheelwright ♂
  • Robert Weston. Half-Elf Mercer ♂

Rumours

  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.

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