Taverns
Rebecca Turner's Taphouse
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Yasmin Karim. Gnome Gymnast ♀
- Ember Freeman. Gnome Troubadour ♀
- Charlie Potter. Half-Orc Hired Muscle ⚥
Rumours
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
The Marvelous Man
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Max Adir. Half-Elf Alcoholic ⚥
- Avery Scott. Gnome Cooper ⚥
- Gannon Faelyn. Elf Fighter ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- There seem to be more rats about.
The Envious Herce Inn
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
Characters
- Dwyer Jayid. Half-Elf Villein ♂
- Felicity Wilbur. Tiefling Gravedigger ♀
- Godfrey Selentia. Human Inquisitor ♂
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
The Menacing Owl
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- brown Sugar Glazed Salmon. Sweet and salty and fishy
Characters
- Nathalie Alhara. Elf Chemist ♀
- Sahin Cragfur. Half-Orc Guard ⚥
- Petra Sams. Halfling Diplomat ♀
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
Clio Browntree's Taphouse
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Morwen Marshall. Gnome Castellan ♀
- Marek Whisperwind. Half-Elf Roper ♂
- Marge Lledrod. Elf Inquisitor ♀
Rumours
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Folding Vice
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
Characters
- Dorian Bowes. Human Flautist ♂
- Jasper Whisperwind. Gnome Bard ♂
- Max Summer. Halfling Boatman ⚥
Rumours
- It's said that bodies taken to Cathleen's Arena may return to life.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
The Raunchy Chrysoprase
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Cora Mattell. Half-Orc Scout ♀
- Ahsoka Elonil. Human Dealer ♀
- Kharda Terryn. Half-Elf Castellan ♀
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Recognizing Falchion
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
Characters
- Petter Deadeye. Elf Astronomer ♂
- Blake Stonesworn. Halfling Sorcerer ⚥
- Beatrix White. Tiefling Wizard ♀
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
The Begging Bushell
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Sandra Ali. Half-Elf Stablehand ♀
- Shay Autumn. Dwarf Witch ♀
- Maz AnaanShan. Half-Orc Sculptor ⚥
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- Metjen's House was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
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