Taverns
Locale
The Promising Maker
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Valeria Barrow. Human First Mate ♀
- Kallum Greennose. Gnome Ropemaker ♂
- Simon Stoutheart. Gnome Jailer ♂
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- Last week it rained frogs.
The Carving Fence
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Etienne Pierre-Dupois. Gnome Servant ♂
- Marlon Barlow. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ♂
- Marilyn Echols. Half-Orc Assassin ♀
Rumours
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
The Judging Crofter
Card games are prohibited in this establishment.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Olivier Gleeson. Gnome Storyteller ⚥
- Samir Lucas. Tiefling Warlock ♂
- Chandra Roundtree. Elf Witch ♀
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Yoko's Shipwreck.
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- A dragon was killed at Vitriak's River.
The Hasty Fabric Taphouse
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Olivier Moran. Gnome Fence ⚥
- Enzo Stonesworn. Halfling Watchman ♂
- Doran Bloodhoof. Tiefling Carpenter ⚥
Rumours
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- There seem to be more rats about.
The Fobbing Dagger Inn
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
Characters
- Jacques Banes. Human Spy ♂
- Dwyer Mervor. Gnome Bridle Maker ♂
- Sarab Beech. Halfling Innkeeper ⚥
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to The Russet Forge.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
The Idiotic Joiner Taphouse
A farmhouse has been converted into a tavern and inn. There are still plenty of farm animals about.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Kylie Huon. Tiefling Scholar ♀
- Balian Loch. Half-Elf Chiropractor ♂
- River Mowbry. Human Attendant ⚥
Rumours
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- If you go to Aric's River, you can be healed.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
The Waferer And Man
You have to know the password to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Blake Ellis. Gnome Cardinal ⚥
- Amelia Hynes. Elf Diplomat ♀
- Eliot Faelyn. Half-Orc Wheelwright ♂
Rumours
- Three wizards live at The Sangria Tent.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
The Raunchy Fabric
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Lars Orsan. Half-Elf Actor ♂
- Julie Norton. Elf Gardener ♀
- Dinan Clarke. Half-Orc Jeweler ♂
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
The Dropping Mistress
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Ceri Rook. Halfling Veteran ♀
- Sion Darwin. Dwarf Minstrel ♂
- Kali Thom. Dwarf Deserter ♀
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
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