Taverns
Locale
The Potable Stone Taphouse
There are paintings of flowers on each wall.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Ian Mournhell. Human Prince ♂
- Rashur Cunningham. Tiefling Soothsayer ♂
- Tarc Altharia. Dwarf Bridle Maker ♂
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- The Queen has been cursed.
The Querulous Gauntlet
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Eden Snapmaw. Half-Orc Illusionist ⚥
- Eden AnaanShan. Elf Page ♀
- Mervyn Dempsy. Elf Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
The Hollow Boothman Tavern
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Ned Alhara. Tiefling Thief ♂
- Paddy Elonil. Tiefling Chemist ♂
- Yazid Sebastian. Elf Wheelwright ♀
Rumours
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- A circus is coming to town.
The Ragpicker And Shield
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
Characters
- Karakta Kelshall. Gnome Cleaner ♂
- Ruby Poots. Tiefling Auditor ♀
- Rowan Wright. Half-Elf Servant ⚥
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Urban Poulter Taphouse
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
Characters
- Kyris Briggs. Tiefling Jeweler ♂
- Martha Hume. Elf Pirate ♀
- Sahin Miller. Halfling Barber ⚥
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- Cultists have come to town.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
The Crafty Tithe
The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Karen Dempsy. Half-Elf Thatcher ♀
- Maria Nighy. Human Almoner ♀
- Pallav Northrend. Gnome Potter ♂
Rumours
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
The Raunchy Barnacle
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Doran Lesley. Halfling Skomorokh ⚥
- Elliot Oak. Halfling Actor ♂
- Riley Loch. Dwarf Scout ⚥
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
Luna Erwin's Taphouse
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Hiram Hogan. Tiefling Refugee ♂
- Sisco Hogan. Elf Fire Eater ⚥
- Moe Stormtiger. Half-Orc Cooper ♂
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
The Dingy Groat Taphouse
The tavern stands 20 stories tall and is strangely narrow.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Hanks Ward. Gnome Farmer ♂
- Nev Winter. Half-Elf Bard ♂
- Vitriak Loch. Dwarf Clerk ♂
Rumours
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
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