Taverns
Locale
The Feisty Griffin
It seems as though the trees outside get up and move around.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Lacey Hardaxe. Half-Orc Beggar ♀
- Ricon Hynes. Tiefling Rat Catcher ♂
- Teresa Haggard. Dwarf Abbess ♀
Rumours
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
The Costermonger And Gambit
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Paul Reedwater. Halfling Auditor ♂
- Vitriak Rucker. Elf Paladin ♂
- Karen Hadwell. Half-Orc Jailer ♀
Rumours
- There have been human sacrifices at Magda's Zeppelin.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
Cordelia Mournhell's Tavern
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Richard Winter. Human Houndmaster ♂
- Avery Wood. Gnome Engineer ⚥
- Bundringo Norton. Elf Knight ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
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The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Sumesh Enola. Tiefling Cult Leader ⚥
- Daventry Faelyn. Human Cantor ♂
- Petra Potter. Gnome Captain Of The Guard ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
Donovan Windfall's Taphouse
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Hiaenna Kaye. Gnome Messenger ♀
- Vivian Goldtree. Elf Crime Boss ♀
- Eliot Ward. Halfling Road Master ♂
Rumours
- There is a bush which moves around near Snake of the Minstrel.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
The Medical Dipper Inn
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Celina Zaki. Gnome Florist ♀
- Malcolm Portman. Elf Poultry Keeper ♂
- Jenny Altharia. Halfling Baker ♀
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at The Shamrock Stump.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
The Foreseeing Longbow
This tavern is so small it's a wonder anyone can even enter it.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Maz Rowe. Human Bard ⚥
- Taylor Shalamayne. Gnome Wizard ⚥
- Charlie Knight. Half-Orc Scholar ⚥
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Kingdom at Shadowfell's Edge.
- There is a bush which moves around near Gaping Maw of the Titan.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Worst Blackbird Tavern
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
Characters
- Timo Hynes. Half-Orc Commoner ♀
- Pascal James. Half-Orc Jester ♂
- Christopher Freeman. Human Ranger ♂
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
The Caring Sparrow
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Levi Moran. Dwarf Museum Curator ♂
- Ahsoka Marshall. Dwarf Sergeant At Arms ♀
- Omar Crump. Tiefling Engineer ♂
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
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