Taverns
Locale
The Plush Collier
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Hugo Terryn. Gnome Guard ♂
- Adrian Banes. Dwarf Street Performer ♂
- Sapphire Norton. Human Singer ♀
Rumours
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
The Peeling Maid
There are paintings of flowers on each wall.
Menu
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Fletcher Larchwood. Gnome Essayist ♂
- Alyx Rana. Halfling Bridle Maker ♀
- Robert Deverin. Elf Illusionist ♂
Rumours
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Disgusting Friar Inn
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Rowan Moran. Halfling Sculptor ♂
- Gowen Inferno. Tiefling Lamplight ♂
- Hailee Harber. Tiefling Scientist ♀
Rumours
- A circus is coming to town.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
Gael Faelyn's Taphouse
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Logan Ironbane. Dwarf Stablehand ♂
- Sylvia Shad. Halfling Scout ♀
- Jaden Davis. Tiefling Wine Maker ♂
Rumours
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
The Errant Paige Tavern
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Frozen Cream. A sweet treat for after meals.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Ned Elonil. Halfling Translator ♂
- Bashara Bloodhoof. Halfling Celebrity ♀
- Jaden Gellar. Gnome Alchemist ♂
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
The Qualling Dipper
Two large dogs are tied up right outside the door.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.
Characters
- Maddie Norton. Half-Elf Pastry Chef ♀
- Eden Roberts. Half-Elf Brewer ⚥
- Marilyn Sybil. Human Weaver ♀
Rumours
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Stag And Mother
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Poisoned Apple. It's not real poison! Meade injected into an apple.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Kasper Quaresh. Gnome Tax Collector ♂
- Lena Watson. Half-Orc Chief ♀
- Teyr Winter. Elf Stonecutter ♀
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
Deimos Gaelen's Inn
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Mikael Korsk. Human Soothsayer ♂
- Lia Scott. Tiefling Blacksmith ♀
- Charlie Hogan. Elf Smuggler ⚥
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
The Sphinx And Lady
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Jarrad Wolfbrother. Half-Elf Busker ♂
- Sumesh Stormrage. Human Mathematician ⚥
- Elmo Mowbry. Gnome Rogue ♂
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- The local constable is a vampire.
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