Taverns
Locale
The Licensing Shrimper
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Altes Whisperwind. Human Sorcerer ♂
- Kerry Ghani. Elf Makeup Artist ♀
- Mushin Malfoy. Half-Elf Physician ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
Arthur Shad's Taphouse
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Rowan Orsan. Gnome Barbarian ⚥
- Marina Molyneaux. Half-Elf Guard ♀
- Sohali Scott. Human Ringmaster ♀
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Belfry And Vassal
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Bashara Blacksmith. Dwarf Waiter ♀
- Marilyn Joygrove. Gnome Fighter ♀
- Linda Clarke. Tiefling Gladiator ♀
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
The Ell And Snake
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Blake Crewe. Gnome Mathematician ⚥
- Mikael Knight. Human Brewer ♂
- Storm Vonner. Gnome Weaver ♀
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
The Lovely Woman
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Water. For boring people.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Lucia Laroque. Tiefling Bladesmith ♀
- Crispin Sybil. Dwarf King ♂
- Hector Jorgen. Dwarf Sommelier ♂
Rumours
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- was killed by zombies.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
The Farmer And Chalice
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Timothy Redtusk. Half-Orc Nanny ♂
- Elise Rana. Half-Orc Bowyer ♀
- Devlan Duffield. Gnome Singer ♂
Rumours
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- If you go to Rock of the Flume, you can be healed.
The Chain And Saint
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Lars Filaen. Gnome Rat Catcher ♂
- Symond Bloodhoof. Half-Elf Taxidermist ♂
- Cora Whisperwind. Human Architect ♀
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
Hugo Desolation's Taphouse
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Eden Vinder. Elf Ranger ⚥
- Adrian Ghani. Human Sailor ♂
- Devlan Pierce. Human Witchdoctor ♂
Rumours
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
The Sentimental Constable
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Rowan Zaki. Half-Elf Runaway ⚥
- Sisco Emberfoot. Half-Orc Outlander ⚥
- Erolith Loch. Halfling Farmhand ♀
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Melissa's Island.
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