Taverns
Locale
The Pickerel And Spy
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Robert Todd. Half-Orc Entertainer ♂
- Winona Abbey. Human Town Crier ♀
- Fribbington Banes. Tiefling Senator ⚥
Rumours
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- Harbour of the Pound was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
The Book And Bather
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Liberty Rowan. Halfling Business Owner ♀
- Marion Daeren. Halfling Refugee ♀
- Orren Cunningham. Halfling Bouncer ♂
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at The Brown Chasm, you'll begin to age backward.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
Belor Hasan's Tavern
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Water. For boring people.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Nina Nozzlenuck. Human Sailor ♀
- Marion Enola. Gnome Chemist ♀
- Penelope Gemtree. Half-Elf Detective ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Vain Heron Tavern
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Sazi Terryn. Human Prostitute ♀
- Hiaenna Horrig. Dwarf Villein ♀
- Bernie Erwin. Gnome Bargeman ⚥
Rumours
- You may summon any elemental at Bridge of the Cartographer.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Earthblood's Grasp.
The Watchman And Spider
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Ale. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Kaith Belet. Halfling Actor ♂
- River Selwyn. Half-Orc Bandit ⚥
- Mugheer Sebastian. Half-Orc Cleric ♂
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
Roan Ironhand's Tavern
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Marcelin Portman. Gnome Librarian ♀
- Alicia Duval. Half-Elf Scop ♀
- Rodney Moongarden. Elf Beekeeper ♂
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
The Shopping Scarp
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Simon Wazels. Gnome Witchdoctor ♂
- Geoffrey Molyneaux. Halfling Skomorokh ♂
- Bernie Huon. Gnome Illuminator ⚥
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
The Gullible Partridge
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Sam Weatherby. Dwarf Farrier ♂
- Lance Wolfbrother. Dwarf Scientist ♂
- Meara Greene. Halfling Fisher ♂
Rumours
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Daunting Cutler Tavern
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Jade Connington. Tiefling Outlander ♀
- Barnston Weatherby. Half-Orc Silversmith ♂
- Harold Everett. Human Chief ♂
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
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