Taverns
Locale
The Fussy Trap
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Mushin Brocksby. Elf Sage ♂
- Ashet Dalton. Gnome Craftsperson ♀
- Vivien Wynne. Elf Physicist ♀
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
The Plump Boothaler Taphouse
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Ogre Eyeballs. A delicacy!
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Riley Crump. Half-Orc Auctioneer ⚥
- Bundringo Scott. Tiefling Ferryman ⚥
- Zaeim Wynne. Half-Elf Bishop ♂
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
The Prickly Dragon Tavern
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Ven Deverin. Half-Elf Nanny ♂
- Lucy Hamid. Dwarf Hatter ♀
- Moe Marshall. Tiefling Assassin ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
The Lustrous Scorpion
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Oni Barbecue Pork. Pork with a tang from the east type vibe.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Natar Stonesworn. Human Captain Of The Guard ♂
- Abbas Potter. Human Sorcerer ♂
- Kylie Marshall. Tiefling Busker ♀
Rumours
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
The Mellow Tome
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Joseph Marshall. Elf Necromancer ♂
- Dolan Brown. Gnome Sergeant At Arms ♂
- Maggie Anwen. Human Congresswoman ♀
Rumours
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
The Lucky Angel
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Etienne Mervor. Dwarf Craftsperson ♂
- Charlie Massa. Halfling Witch ⚥
- Rodney Goldpetal. Half-Elf Silversmith ♂
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
Chandra Bane's Tavern
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Kimberly White. Gnome Tailor ♀
- Amaya Whisperwind. Half-Elf Stablehand ♀
- Karen Crump. Half-Elf Lady In Waiting ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
The Owing Mummer
Each table has a small cooking station set in the center so guests may cook food they bring.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Caroc Ironstone. Dwarf Spice Merchant ♂
- Brogan Gemleaf. Elf Quartermaster ♂
- Lois Quaresh. Human Boatman ♀
Rumours
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
The Rusty Joiner Tavern
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
Characters
- Sisco Walker. Gnome Servant ⚥
- Fiona Bozier. Gnome Therapist ♀
- Rowan Lachlan. Tiefling Baker ♂
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
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