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Raadi Shadowstripe's Tavern

Map of Raadi Shadowstripe's Tavern

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!

Characters

  • Weyland Quinn. Tiefling Sorcerer ♂
  • Timo Adir. Elf Jester ♀
  • Valeria Crewe. Elf Roper ♀

Rumours

  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.

The Pick And Currier

Map of The Pick And Currier

The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.

Menu

  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!

Characters

  • Jessica Defthands. Gnome Auctioneer ♀
  • Tarc Browntree. Gnome Student ♂
  • Finley Grail. Tiefling Prophet ⚥

Rumours

  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.

The Scrivener And Sword

Map of The Scrivener And Sword

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.

Characters

  • Riley Crewe. Half-Elf Clown ⚥
  • Gia Duval. Half-Orc Merchant ♀
  • Barty Loch. Dwarf Biologist ♂

Rumours

  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
  • A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.

Fiana Moonblossom's Inn

Map of Fiana Moonblossom's Inn

The workers here wear red robes.

Menu

  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.

Characters

  • Clark Harber. Gnome Scout ♂
  • Maz Mur. Gnome Captain Of The Guard ⚥
  • Max Enola. Halfling Mage ⚥

Rumours

  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.

The Lasting Bow

Map of The Lasting Bow

The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.

Characters

  • Frederick Laroque. Elf Dean ♂
  • Kyris Molyneaux. Gnome Refugee ♂
  • Ben Pierce. Dwarf Juggler ♂

Rumours

  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.

The Blackbird And Bagger

Map of The Blackbird And Bagger

Lizards have overrun this joint.

Menu

  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Lara Potter. Tiefling Bard ♀
  • Dorian Grail. Halfling Cantor ♂
  • Michael Amal. Human Clockkeeper ♂

Rumours

  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
  • An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.

The Handsome Keeper Tavern

Map of The Handsome Keeper Tavern

An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.

Menu

  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Tanis Hale. Gnome Witchdoctor ♂
  • Frederick Colman. Half-Orc Bard ♂
  • Ember Dresdain. Half-Orc Tattooist ♀

Rumours

  • There seem to be more rats about.
  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.

The Cup And Penny

Map of The Cup And Penny

The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.

Menu

  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Avery Reddy. Half-Elf Baker ⚥
  • Mushin Reece. Gnome Ranger ♂
  • Cassius James. Tiefling Toll Keeper ♂

Rumours

  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.

The Cobbler And Life

Map of The Cobbler And Life

Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.

Menu

  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.

Characters

  • Kashida Bryce. Human Cantor ♀
  • Aela Rana. Half-Orc Street Artist ♀
  • Lorelei Snapmaw. Half-Orc Pastry Chef ♀

Rumours

  • A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.

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