Taverns
Locale
The Noisy Collier Tavern
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
Characters
- Marek Barrow. Half-Elf Nanny ♂
- Celina Hellscream. Tiefling Undertaker ♀
- Charlie Bowes. Dwarf Smuggler ⚥
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Hideaway Ruins.
The Worst Quarter
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Avital Hadwell. Elf Fixer ♂
- Roxy Stone. Gnome Hofmeister ♀
- Cole Quaresh. Human Student ♂
Rumours
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- You may summon any elemental at Tent of the Cartographer.
The Avaricious Mark
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Doran Marshall. Tiefling Acolyte ⚥
- Joseph Kusheth. Halfling Cheesemaker ♂
- Kathryn Emberfoot. Half-Orc Princess ♀
Rumours
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
The Moaning Pork
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Kathryn Duval. Dwarf Writer ♀
- Joey Mattell. Elf Chief ♂
- Nelson Black. Half-Orc Servant ♂
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
The Reeky Eggler Inn
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Simone Laroque. Dwarf Cooper ♀
- Graak Todd. Elf Congressman ♂
- Clio Moran. Halfling Poet ♀
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
The Folding Dragon
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
Characters
- Joanna Briggs. Human Bargeman ♀
- Talwyn Belet. Elf Executioner ♀
- Riley Roundtree. Half-Orc Bridle Maker ⚥
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Riding Acolyte
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Sisco Einar. Dwarf Tutor ⚥
- Sahin Harber. Half-Elf Brasier ⚥
- Ashley Simpson. Human Congresswoman ♀
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
The Lawful Saddle Tavern
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Sisco Zaki. Gnome Event Planner ⚥
- Winona Bigtooth. Half-Orc Monk ♀
- Akasha Beech. Halfling Herbalist ♀
Rumours
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Accepting Fabric
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Lara Orsan. Half-Orc Vintner ♀
- Kali Zaki. Elf Admiral ♀
- Percival Winterheart. Human Comedian ♂
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
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