Taverns
Locale
The Delectable Pilgrim
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
Characters
- Hamad Moontree. Elf Rogue ♂
- Donal Roderick. Elf Hofmeister ♂
- Mila Lucas. Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
The Purple Vassal
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Sebastian Selwyn. Half-Elf Barber ♂
- Kallum Simpson. Half-Orc Priest ♂
- Elise Kelshall. Halfling Hofmeister ♀
Rumours
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
Elias Daeren's Tavern
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
Characters
- Avery Crewe. Gnome Cotter ⚥
- Olivia Briggs. Gnome Gameskeeper ♀
- Bernie Stonesworn. Half-Elf Wizard ⚥
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
Elana Urean's Tavern
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Alicia Greentree. Half-Elf Artist ♀
- Olivia Fitzgerald. Tiefling Priest ♀
- Sylvie Jones. Elf Wizard ♀
Rumours
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
The Medical Pilgrim Taphouse
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
Characters
- Mary Deakin. Dwarf Scribe ♀
- Sahin Schmidt. Tiefling Mercenary ⚥
- Candice Asis. Dwarf Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Tottering Drover
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Rowan Ashfield. Tiefling Town Crier ⚥
- Abdul Breezehollow. Halfling Apothecary ♂
- Sawyer Sweeny. Gnome Rogue ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Distributing Chrysoprase
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Doran Meadowbrook. Halfling Bouncer ⚥
- Jimbo Northrend. Elf Cleaner ♂
- Donovan Proudhands. Halfling Scientist ♂
Rumours
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Cultists have come to town.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
The Baking Goose
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
Characters
- Marina White. Half-Orc Sergeant ♀
- Sadie Ghani. Half-Orc Busker ♀
- Gareth Wanderhill. Halfling Sculptor ♂
Rumours
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
The Pinching Mercenary
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Riley Dempsy. Halfling Woodcutter ♀
- Rowan Beech. Human Bard ⚥
- Doran Mulgrew. Tiefling Woodcutter ⚥
Rumours
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
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