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The Fobbing Zebra

Map of The Fobbing Zebra

The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.

Menu

  • Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.
  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.

Characters

  • Natalia Knight. Gnome Accountant ♀
  • Gia Hogan. Elf Acater ♀
  • Cyntia Mowbry. Elf Dealer ♀

Rumours

  • The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
  • A giant bird has been spotted near Druid's Nexus.

The Acolyte And Argolet

Map of The Acolyte And Argolet

Magic users are banned from this tavern.

Menu

  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.

Characters

  • Caroc Boone. Gnome Astronomer ♂
  • Nora Zantus. Halfling Refugee ♀
  • Mona Faelyn. Half-Orc Boatman ♀

Rumours

  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.

The Modest Queen Inn

Map of The Modest Queen Inn

No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Miner's Pie. Chicken pot pie.
  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.

Characters

  • Sebastian Pierre-Dupois. Elf Mathematician ♂
  • Sarab Ironfist. Half-Orc Gardener ⚥
  • Randle Mervor. Dwarf Houndmaster ♂

Rumours

  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.

The Splitting Purse

Map of The Splitting Purse

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
  • Elfin Wine. Pairs well with pheasant.
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.

Characters

  • Charlie Ellis. Tiefling Stablehand ⚥
  • Rowan Hamilton. Tiefling Watchman ⚥
  • Alendra Portman. Tiefling Runaway ♀

Rumours

  • There are mushrooms which grow at Lara's Continent that control your mind.
  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • A local girl has gone missing.

The Searching Hare

Map of The Searching Hare

The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.

Characters

  • Roger Bloodhoof. Human Boatman ♂
  • Selena Barlow. Elf Village Idiot ♀
  • Maverick Hillard. Half-Elf Warden ♂

Rumours

  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Cottage of the Broadsword may return to life.

The Answering Fangs

Map of The Answering Fangs

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

Menu

  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.

Characters

  • Riley Smyth. Gnome Charioteer ⚥
  • Doran Weston. Elf Barbarian ⚥
  • Pallav Hillard. Half-Orc Shipwright ♂

Rumours

  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.

The Trifling Harper

Map of The Trifling Harper

The text on the sign is written backward.

Menu

  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.

Characters

  • Renee Filaen. Halfling Chimney Sweeper ♀
  • Baasim Elonil. Halfling Alcoholic ♂
  • Mila Belet. Human Barbarian ♀

Rumours

  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
  • A travelling zoo is coming to town.

The Repairing Hyena

Map of The Repairing Hyena

There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.

Menu

  • Red Wine. Regional specialty.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.

Characters

  • Miriam Wood. Halfling Sheriff ♀
  • Charlie Poots. Tiefling Chiropractor ⚥
  • Yusef Walker. Half-Elf Apprentice ♂

Rumours

  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.

The Chandler And Agate

Map of The Chandler And Agate

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

Menu

  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!

Characters

  • Sawyer Fitzgerald. Elf Woodcutter ⚥
  • Wendall Quinn. Halfling Deserter ♂
  • Cordelia Roundtree. Tiefling Roper ♀

Rumours

  • Three people have gone missing from town.
  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.

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