Taverns
Locale
The Roguish Spider
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Jacques Oaktree. Elf Acolyte ♂
- Del Scott. Gnome Bard ♂
- Max Gleeson. Elf Crofter ⚥
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
The Remorseful Demesne Taphouse
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Abbas Flintfang. Half-Orc Comedian ♂
- Charlie Brocksby. Half-Elf Priest ⚥
- Sapphire Amal. Tiefling Priest ♀
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- Nelson's Oasis was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Stump of the Saddle.
The Sapphire And Quail
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Hana Teagrass. Gnome Paladin ♀
- Blake Sorra. Half-Orc Prisoner ⚥
- Sohali Bowes. Elf Clown ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
The Soothsaying Master
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Kamal Crump. Dwarf Sheriff ♂
- Athol Molyneaux. Gnome Dean ♀
- Aubrey Miller. Elf Farmer ♀
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- The Dandelion Forge was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
Phoebe Heartpound's Tavern
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Malik Spring. Half-Orc Architect ♂
- Harold Abasi. Dwarf Merchant ♂
- Orren Faelyn. Tiefling Skomorokh ♂
Rumours
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
Vivi Shadepelt's Taphouse
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Sumesh Lighthands. Halfling Dean ⚥
- Dina White. Half-Orc Earl ♀
- Ahsoka Bozier. Dwarf Soldier ♀
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- There seem to be more rats about.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
The Horse And Spicer
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Tanar Northrend. Elf Magician ♂
- Sasha Windrunner. Gnome Butcher ♀
- Eden Cunningham. Gnome Inquisitor ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
The Immaculate Parrot
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Brom Payne. Half-Orc Brewer ♂
- Olivia Silvervalley. Elf Abbess ♀
- Sigrid Proudhands. Gnome Barmaid ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
The Dank Partridge
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Reeve Gellar. Tiefling Historian ♂
- Hart Black. Half-Orc Bloodletter ♂
- Turok Silvervalley. Elf Juggler ♂
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
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