Taverns
Locale
The Peaceful Lance Taphouse
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Garry Greenflower. Elf Captain ♂
- Ralph Loch. Elf Model ♂
- Amira Turner. Tiefling Book Binder ♀
Rumours
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
The Tumbling Diver
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Emily Rana. Halfling Executioner ♀
- Teyr Rana. Half-Elf Governess ♀
- Vivien Clarke. Elf Host ♀
Rumours
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
The Lucky Cowherd
The tavern only has one door but it's 15 feet tall!
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
Characters
- Marcelin Gleeson. Gnome Dutchess ♀
- Eden Rowe. Dwarf Lecturer ⚥
- Garry Jones. Tiefling Exterminator ♂
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Shiva's Mirrors.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
The Prickly Beguine Inn
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Lawson Oaktree. Half-Elf Attendant ♂
- Clementine Broadbent. Elf Rat Catcher ♀
- Mandy Lledrod. Elf Wagoner ♀
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
The Adept Crofter Tavern
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Daphne Faelyn. Elf Animal Tamer ♀
- Dana Nighy. Halfling Cutpurse ♀
- Euphy Massa. Half-Elf Museum Curator ♀
Rumours
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
The Soothing Whore
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
Characters
- Miles Carter. Half-Orc Gambler ♂
- Finley Greene. Gnome Monk ⚥
- Eric Pierce. Half-Orc Madman ♂
Rumours
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Puking Chrysoprase Tavern
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Josua Broadbent. Human Athlete ♂
- Brittany Windrunner. Human Loan Shark ♀
- Denzel Hickory. Human Street Artist ♂
Rumours
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
The Admiring Bull
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Giant Skewers. The skewers aren't big, giants just like to eat these. Made with goat meat.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Keeley Spring. Dwarf Sailmaker ♀
- Fribbington Wright. Dwarf Gameskeeper ⚥
- Frederick Poots. Tiefling Celebrity ♂
Rumours
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Misty Footpad Tavern
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Hiram Roderick. Dwarf Erenagh ♂
- Altes Loch. Half-Elf Knight ♂
- Bashara Teagrass. Gnome Monk ♀
Rumours
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
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