Taverns
Locale
The Dancer And Hope
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Hamad Dalton. Elf Jester ♂
- Gwendolyn Pierre-Dupois. Human Wine Maker ♀
- Patrick Norton. Dwarf Loan Shark ♂
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
The Pot And Dosser
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Timo Pierce. Tiefling Drag King ♀
- Alondra Laroque. Tiefling Fighter ♀
- Misha Mur. Halfling Engineer ♂
Rumours
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
The Manticore And Chandler
A guard stands outside the door, choosing who may come in.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
Characters
- Hugh Hadwell. Halfling Commoner ♂
- Janette Beech. Half-Elf Bodyguard ♀
- Gwen Ferncloud. Half-Orc Villein ♀
Rumours
- Last week it rained frogs.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
The Misty Brewer
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Oliver Duval. Halfling Dean ♂
- Alaya Echols. Tiefling Glassblower ♀
- Maz Spring. Human Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
The Wayfarer And Maid
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
Characters
- Reynald Gemtree. Half-Elf Auditor ♂
- Helen Cunningham. Gnome Architect ♀
- Libby Zaki. Half-Orc Gambler ♀
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
The Knife And Farrier
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Michelle Huon. Half-Orc Woodcutter ♀
- Dana Hynes. Half-Elf Abbess ♀
- Olivia Marshall. Human Apothecary ♀
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
The Limping Cutpurse
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Franklin Davis. Tiefling Thief ♂
- Janette Shadowcloak. Gnome Scientist ♀
- Sumesh Marshall. Tiefling Fire Eater ⚥
Rumours
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Knife And Goldbeater
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Orren Lachlan. Human Hermit ♂
- Ivor Selentia. Human Archaeologist ♂
- Laban Fitzgerald. Elf Ward ♂
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
The Tooth And Targe
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Erica Stonestorm. Half-Orc Earl ♀
- Theodora Monroe. Elf Athlete ♀
- Reiko Vonner. Tiefling Cobbler ♀
Rumours
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- There seem to be more rats about.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
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