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The Notable Potboy

Map of The Notable Potboy

Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.

Characters

  • Jonas Reddy. Half-Orc Anthropologist ♂
  • Kaith Hamid. Human Noble ♂
  • Carys Dempsy. Elf Gunsmith ♀

Rumours

  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Cassius's Mine.
  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.

The Moat And King

Map of The Moat And King

It's uncomfortably warm inside.

Menu

  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.

Characters

  • Kael Brown. Dwarf Village Idiot ♂
  • Sumesh Larchwood. Gnome Goldsmith ⚥
  • Doran Wolfbrother. Halfling Debt Collector ⚥

Rumours

  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.

The Overcooked Life

Map of The Overcooked Life

The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!

Characters

  • Phoebe Hynes. Elf Gravedigger ♀
  • Bruce Harber. Halfling Mercer ♂
  • Lysander Poots. Tiefling Monk ♂

Rumours

  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
  • Someone summoned a demon.

The Crafty Knife

Map of The Crafty Knife

Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.

Menu

  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.
  • Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.

Characters

  • Lisa Abbey. Dwarf Earl ♀
  • Charlie Summer. Half-Elf Gardener ⚥
  • Lawson Moonstone. Elf Monk ♂

Rumours

  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • Someone hid treasure in town.
  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.

The Artless Riser Taphouse

Map of The Artless Riser Taphouse

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!

Characters

  • Ember Quinn. Gnome Paladin ♀
  • Emily Ironfist. Dwarf Wizard ♀
  • Isis Carson. Gnome Archaeologist ♀

Rumours

  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • Last month it rained fish.

Nora Northrend's Tavern

Map of Nora Northrend's Tavern

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.

Characters

  • Arianna Norman. Half-Elf Makeup Artist ♀
  • Matthew Sweeny. Half-Elf Lead Servant ♂
  • Jonas Mehmed. Elf Charlatan ♂

Rumours

  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.

Ria Selwyn's Inn

Map of Ria Selwyn's Inn

There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.

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!
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.

Characters

  • Cassius Lesley. Human Druid ♂
  • Janette Briggs. Elf Soothsayer ♀
  • Arianna Ashfield. Halfling Blacksmith ♀

Rumours

  • There are mushrooms which grow at Platform of the Spicer that control your mind.
  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.

The Financing Pork

Map of The Financing Pork

The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.

Characters

  • Mikael Vinder. Half-Orc Dealer ♂
  • Riley Colman. Elf Cook ⚥
  • Jasper White. Half-Elf Mercer ♂

Rumours

  • The barkeep likes to get in fights.
  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
  • Three people have gone missing from town.

The Dancer And Tooth

Map of The Dancer And Tooth

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?

Characters

  • Asa Echols. Gnome Nanny ♂
  • Barnston Ward. Tiefling Prisoner ♂
  • Llewelyn Abasi. Half-Elf Physicist ♂

Rumours

  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • There have been human sacrifices at Cave of the Fishmonger.

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