Taverns
Locale
The Trifling Ruby Taphouse
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
Characters
- Morwen Hogan. Dwarf Squire ♀
- Alendra Mehmed. Human Farrier ♀
- Dag Marshall. Human Prophet ♂
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
The Sensing Summoner
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Tiatha Wilton. Human Paladin ♀
- Mary Beech. Half-Elf Spice Merchant ♀
- Barnston Anguish. Tiefling Monk ♂
Rumours
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The local constable is a vampire.
Raadi Barrow's Tavern
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Teresa Tawnyspots. Half-Orc Miller ♀
- Brienna Simpson. Tiefling Barber ♀
- Ivor Barlow. Elf Chiropractor ♂
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
The Gifted Woolcomber Taphouse
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Claudia Mazdan. Dwarf Commoner ♀
- Graak Travis. Tiefling Refugee ♂
- Landon Vonner. Elf Monk ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Communicating Dragon
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- Brom Graystripe. Half-Orc Pawn Shop Owner ♂
- Talia Ashbringer. Half-Elf Squire ♀
- Linda Wrynn. Half-Elf Brasier ♀
Rumours
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
The Sexy Purse Inn
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Sumesh Bloodhoof. Halfling Former Adventurer ⚥
- Parker Masak. Dwarf Ranger ⚥
- Hardwin Clarke. Tiefling Entertainer ♂
Rumours
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- The trees here are alive.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
The Vapid Buffoon Inn
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Raadi Bowes. Human Spice Merchant ♂
- Doran Todd. Halfling Bishop ⚥
- Fareed Mattell. Dwarf Archaeologist ♂
Rumours
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
The Scrawny Locksmith Inn
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Torek Erwin. Halfling Runaway ♂
- Sylvia Oathstone. Halfling Monk ♀
- Timo Quaresh. Half-Elf Houndmaster ♀
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
The Quarrelsome Sparrow Inn
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
Characters
- Renee Hickory. Tiefling Bartender ♀
- Joey Enola. Half-Elf Lamplight ♂
- Hiaenna Masak. Halfling Engineer ♀
Rumours
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- The Queen has been cursed.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
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