Taverns
Locale
The Mean Anchorite
The bottom half of the door is blocked by sand.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Sulfras Sams. Dwarf Clerk ♂
- Talia Hale. Gnome Comedian ♀
- Bernie Hawkwing. Human Makeup Artist ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
The Burly Half Taphouse
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Aptal Miller. Gnome Vintner ♂
- Max Massa. Half-Elf Book Binder ⚥
- Charlie Roundtree. Human Minister ⚥
Rumours
- Shipwreck of the Cat was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
The Crawling Goose
This tavern used to be the city jail.
Menu
- Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Oni Barbecue Pork. Pork with a tang from the east type vibe.
Characters
- Sisco Knight. Gnome Carpenter ⚥
- Max Sybil. Dwarf Bladesmith ⚥
- Karth Mervor. Gnome Bladesmith ♂
Rumours
- A giant ape is said to live near The Tyrian Airship.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
Orren Wood's Taphouse
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Fish Salad. Fish mixed with mayonnaise and pickled cucumber. Served with bread.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Eric Michaels. Dwarf Seer ♂
- Clark Nozzlenuck. Elf Comedian ♂
- Abdul Amal. Human Actor ♂
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
The Fowler And Rogue
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Olivier Adir. Elf Smuggler ⚥
- Charlie Everett. Dwarf Captain ⚥
- Cain Karim. Human Poacher ♂
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
The Lawful Agate
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Jericho Karim. Dwarf Archaeologist ♂
- Samir Wynne. Human Sorcerer ♂
- Talwyn Mournhell. Dwarf Ward ♀
Rumours
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
The Calming Stool Inn
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
Characters
- Amy Greene. Gnome Soothsayer ♀
- Cole Echols. Dwarf Sailor ♂
- Taylor Sorra. Dwarf Gunsmith ⚥
Rumours
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
Pallav Darwin's Inn
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Ale Cheese Soup. Cheese and Ale together? IN A SOUP!?
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
Characters
- Alaysia Altharia. Half-Elf Castellan ♀
- Llewelyn Carson. Half-Elf Model ♂
- Dottie Jordan. Elf Weaver ♀
Rumours
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
The Hunting Dragon
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
Characters
- Elisha Thom. Elf Sorcerer ♀
- Altes Carter. Human Writer ♂
- Yazid Adir. Elf Ward ♀
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
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