Taverns
Locale
The Crofter And Quarterstaff
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Kirsten Vonner. Gnome Oracle ♀
- Favian Windrunner. Elf Maid ♂
- Laurie Scott. Gnome Beekeeper ♀
Rumours
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
The Beaver And Chain
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Luna Weatherby. Human Cheesemaker ♀
- Dag Mervor. Half-Orc Bowyer ♂
- Finley Scott. Elf Sailor ⚥
Rumours
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
The Wretched Cartographer
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Balur Sebastian. Half-Orc Jailer ♂
- Taylor Fallenoak. Gnome Lead Servant ⚥
- Angar Ferrier. Human Apothecary ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- was killed by zombies.
The Perfect Heron Tavern
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Jax Dresdain. Dwarf Journalist ♂
- Lacey Hawkwing. Halfling Flautist ♀
- Lydia Briggs. Halfling Missionary ♀
Rumours
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
The Shrimper And Queen
Dwarves drink free in this tavern.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Elfin Liqueur. For the true epicurean.
- Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
Characters
- Ellie Terryn. Tiefling Dean ♀
- Sawyer Wood. Half-Elf Veteran ⚥
- Fribbington Schmidt. Gnome Actor ⚥
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Transforming Greave
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Talwyn Payne. Human Bard ♀
- Mary Northrend. Human Astronomer ♀
- Frederick Malfoy. Half-Elf Tailor ♂
Rumours
- There is a bush which moves around near Jack's Cottage.
- Three wizards live at City of Contestants.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
The Boothaler And Bodger
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Sahin Travis. Gnome Troubadour ⚥
- Raadi Zaros. Half-Orc Runaway ♂
- Sibylle Marshall. Halfling Naperer ♀
Rumours
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
The Partridge And Player
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Dottie Filaen. Gnome Fighter ♀
- Morgan Reece. Half-Elf Dean ♂
- Aura Carrion. Tiefling Actor ♀
Rumours
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
The Majestic Mountain Tavern
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Water. For boring people.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Doran Shadowmourne. Elf Alchemist ⚥
- Michael Roundtree. Tiefling Swineherd ♂
- Rowan Mervor. Half-Elf Earl ⚥
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
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