Taverns
Locale
Angie Proudhands's Inn
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Marcel Wrynn. Half-Elf Gunsmith ♂
- Esmeralda Huon. Halfling Acolyte ♀
- Nalgar Loch. Dwarf Clown ♂
Rumours
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- Last month it rained fish.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
Garry Bryce's Tavern
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Gwendolyn Kelshall. Halfling Armorer ♀
- Evonne Poots. Tiefling Fighter ♀
- Rowan James. Gnome Necromancer ⚥
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- The bees here make the best honey.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
The Merry Haberdasher Taphouse
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Cora Moontree. Half-Elf Glassblower ♀
- Riley Bozier. Half-Elf Archivist ⚥
- Cyntia Anwen. Gnome Singer ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
The Gauntlet And Chandler
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Maz Fordragon. Elf Cult Leader ⚥
- Rory Zantus. Half-Elf Essayist ♂
- Adrian Lesley. Human King ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
The Yeasty Barnacle Tavern
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Charlie Rucker. Half-Orc Bridle Maker ⚥
- Mary Vonner. Dwarf Wagoner ♀
- Sawyer Scott. Halfling Architect ⚥
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
The Preaching Targe
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Valeria Lighthands. Halfling Cooper ♀
- Brom Greennose. Gnome Herald ♂
- Malik Mowbry. Half-Orc Bouncer ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
The Knowing Pound
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Chloe Chainbreaker. Dwarf Tanner ♀
- Jessica Wrynn. Gnome Scientist ♀
- Jakob Northrend. Half-Orc Paladin ♂
Rumours
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
The Jovial Bodkin
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Elias Hynes. Human Boatman ♂
- Hanks Wilton. Elf Potter ♂
- Ui Ward. Tiefling Tax Collector ♂
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- A circus is coming to town.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Butte And Pot
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Taylor Northrend. Half-Elf Scullion ⚥
- Dan Zaki. Tiefling Goldsmith ♂
- Fareed Mournhell. Dwarf Museum Curator ♂
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
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