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The Gambit And Gem

Map of The Gambit And Gem

There are two chained gators out front.

Menu

  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.

Characters

  • Marek Barlow. Human Healer ♂
  • Sohali Sybil. Half-Elf Warlock ♀
  • Frederick Jayid. Elf Prince ♂

Rumours

  • Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.

Dmitri Shadow Wing's Inn

Map of Dmitri Shadow Wing's Inn

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.

Characters

  • Mugheer Faelyn. Dwarf Banker ♂
  • Frederick Molyneaux. Half-Orc Warden ♂
  • Dag Deverin. Elf Madman ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
  • There have been human sacrifices at Glacial Forge.

The Orange Nun

Map of The Orange Nun

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

Menu

  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.

Characters

  • Deimos Hynes. Tiefling Brasier ♂
  • Vivien Gemtree. Elf Silversmith ♀
  • Evonne Masak. Halfling Minister ♀

Rumours

  • The barkeep likes to get in fights.
  • If you go to Chains of the Chicken, you can be healed.
  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.

The Carver And Favor

Map of The Carver And Favor

This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.

Menu

  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.

Characters

  • Gavril Selwyn. Half-Elf Writer ♂
  • Eden Reece. Half-Orc Charioteer ⚥
  • Gavin White. Elf Veteran ♂

Rumours

  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • A giant ape is said to live near City of Contestants.

Petra Tathdel's Taphouse

Map of Petra Tathdel's Taphouse

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!

Characters

  • Jasmine Wynne. Halfling Spice Merchant ♀
  • Simon Vassan. Gnome Village Idiot ♂
  • Kasim AnaanShan. Halfling Actor ♂

Rumours

  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.

The Cockered Shout Inn

Map of The Cockered Shout Inn

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.

Characters

  • Ria Karim. Halfling Druid ♀
  • Ivan Wildwood. Halfling Monk ♂
  • Lara Reedwater. Gnome Bard ♀

Rumours

  • The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
  • Last week it rained frogs.
  • A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.

The Engineering Purse

Map of The Engineering Purse

Only half orcs work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.

Characters

  • Aela Meadowbrook. Halfling Bard ♀
  • Mary Hamlin. Elf Beggar ♀
  • Lillian Echols. Dwarf Hired Muscle ♀

Rumours

  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.

The Measly Vulture

Map of The Measly Vulture

The swamp gasses have stained the lower half of each window.

Menu

  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.

Characters

  • Laban Amal. Half-Elf Potter ♂
  • Bernie Connington. Human Stonecutter ⚥
  • Jackson Pegg. Halfling Mercenary ♂

Rumours

  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
  • There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
  • Someone hid treasure in town.

The Giving Boothman

Map of The Giving Boothman

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

Menu

  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.

Characters

  • Vivian Hynes. Half-Orc Village Idiot ♀
  • Malak Sebastian. Half-Elf Gunsmith ♀
  • Finley Quinn. Dwarf Ferryman ⚥

Rumours

  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.

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