Taverns
Locale
Finley Hardaxe's Tavern
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Avery Hickory. Tiefling Surgeon ⚥
- Eldon Shad. Halfling Seer ♂
- Cassius AnaanShan. Tiefling Paladin ♂
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- The local gang has a new leader.
The Saddler And Hydrus
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Fribbington Ironstrike. Dwarf Sailmaker ⚥
- Candice Malfoy. Human Poultry Keeper ♀
- Lacey Whitestorm. Half-Orc Warden ♀
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
The Yeasty Whore
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Leif Mulgrew. Half-Elf Cleric ♂
- Tavi Hawkwing. Half-Elf Castellan ♂
- Gert Echols. Gnome Jailer ♂
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- Cultists have come to town.
The Drafty Nun
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Chicken Surprise. It's fish.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Nena Alhara. Human Cobbler ♀
- Angar Jones. Gnome Scholar ♂
- Tarc Gemtree. Half-Elf Almoner ♂
Rumours
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
The Nobleman And Woodcutter
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
Characters
- Sumesh Travis. Dwarf Taxidermist ⚥
- Dinan Shadowcloak. Gnome King ♂
- Evonne Walker. Half-Orc Wizard's Apprentice ♀
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
The Lucky Sheperd Tavern
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Bundringo Dempsy. Half-Elf Craftsperson ⚥
- Nico Pierce. Tiefling Tax Collector ♂
- River Carter. Dwarf Cantor ⚥
Rumours
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
The Studious Courtesan Tavern
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Malak Masak. Gnome Sailor ♀
- River Sten. Dwarf Translator ⚥
- Skylar Jones. Halfling Bard ♀
Rumours
- A circus is coming to town.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
The Cannon And Bodger
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Salmon with Dill Sauce. A classic.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Fiona Rana. Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
- Avery Spring. Gnome Squire ⚥
- Taylor Wilton. Half-Elf Writer ⚥
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
The Budgeting Wharf
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Elise Michaels. Half-Elf Scullion ♀
- Taylor Mournhell. Human Charioteer ⚥
- Summer Thalnir. Dwarf Rogue ♀
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
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