Taverns
Locale
The Monastery And Farrier
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Surf and Turf. Steak and Shrimp.
Characters
- Lisa Hillard. Elf Hofmeister ♀
- Amira Enola. Half-Elf Scientist ♀
- Hana Mossrock. Halfling Chief ♀
Rumours
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- There have been human sacrifices at Canyon of the Ark.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
The Mealy Sard Inn
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- 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.
Characters
- Randle Ferrier. Halfling Exorcist ♂
- Franklin Dalton. Half-Elf Ropemaker ♂
- Riley Pierce. Half-Elf Bard ♀
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Glowing Grotto.
The Weedy Groat
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- Morwen Ashbringer. Human Princess ♀
- Qualen Silverleaf. Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
- Nicholas Mudclaw. Half-Orc Exile ♂
Rumours
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
Amaya Tathdel's Taphouse
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Ewan Winterheart. Halfling Scout ♂
- Taylor Deverin. Dwarf Museum Curator ⚥
- Luna Kastrix. Dwarf Rogue ♀
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Extroverted Phoenix Taphouse
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Crayfish Stew. Crayfish boiled in a tasty broth.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Isabella Duval. Dwarf Man At Arms ♀
- Felicity Gellar. Tiefling Barmaid ♀
- Finley Quinn. Half-Orc Waiter ⚥
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Yellow Locksmith Tavern
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Josh Silvergem. Elf Illusionist ♂
- Tiatha Ashfield. Halfling Abbess ♀
- Timo Stonesworn. Halfling Gymnast ♀
Rumours
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
The Puking Linen Taphouse
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Luna Truthseeker. Gnome Lead Servant ♀
- Eden Hamilton. Human Cleric ⚥
- Kalth Selentia. Halfling Noble ♂
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at The Shamrock Town that control your mind.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
The Sarcastic Bellows Tavern
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
Characters
- Finley Huon. Gnome Brewer ⚥
- Rylan Vonner. Gnome Pawn Shop Owner ♂
- Tanis Haggard. Half-Orc Butcher ♂
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
The Magnificent Void Taphouse
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Pascal Abbey. Tiefling Actor ♂
- Mace Orsan. Half-Elf Judge ♂
- Riley Pierce. Half-Orc Butcher ♀
Rumours
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
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