Taverns
Locale
The Miserly Butcher Inn
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
Characters
- Otto Connington. Gnome Gymnast ♂
- Bundringo Enola. Human Baker ⚥
- Caitlin Terryn. Half-Elf Cheesemaker ♀
Rumours
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
The Peddler And Laundress
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
Characters
- Lar Roderick. Half-Orc Business Owner ♂
- Charlie Barlow. Dwarf Makeup Artist ⚥
- Marion Jorgen. Dwarf Wrestler ♀
Rumours
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Noisy Woolcomber
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Jasper Broadbent. Dwarf Soldier ♂
- Chloe Leaffall. Halfling Rat Catcher ♀
- Mary Clarke. Half-Orc Chaplain ♀
Rumours
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- It's going to snow.
The Meaty Centaur
Icicles large enough to kill a man hang from the eavestroughs.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Killian Beech. Half-Orc Monk ♂
- Killian Frost. Half-Elf Bishop ♂
- Laurie Lucas. Halfling Soldier ♀
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- It's going to snow.
- The Grey Town is a great place to find a wife or husband.
Clio Timber's Inn
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
Characters
- Kimberly Wazels. Tiefling Wizard ♀
- Don Orsan. Dwarf Translator ♂
- Doran Whitestorm. Half-Orc Biologist ⚥
Rumours
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
The Zesty Laundress Taphouse
There are two guards standing at the entrance.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
Characters
- Eve Alard. Gnome Lecturer ♀
- Lar Korsk. Dwarf Juggler ♂
- Monica Mazdul. Dwarf Warlock ♀
Rumours
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- Adventurers have gone missing at The Buff Pool.
The Currish Quack
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Parker Rucker. Elf Innkeeper ⚥
- Avery Deadeye. Elf Chief ♀
- Bundringo Bozier. Halfling Alcoholic ⚥
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
The Delaying Peddler
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Melissa Miller. Tiefling Miller ♀
- Daniel Hickory. Human Druid ♂
- Heidi Gemleaf. Elf Former Adventurer ♀
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
The Likely Peddler Tavern
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Reynald Zaki. Half-Elf Attendant ♂
- Sumesh Ghani. Elf Brasier ⚥
- Galen Roderick. Half-Elf Maid ♂
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
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