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The Footpad And Thimblerigger

Map of The Footpad And Thimblerigger

Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.

Menu

  • Dragon Fish. A spicy fish dish.
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.

Characters

  • Parker Moonclaw. Half-Orc Naperer ⚥
  • Athol Summer. Gnome Knight ♀
  • Riley Hawkwing. Half-Orc Nurse ⚥

Rumours

  • There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.

Lars Crump's Tavern

Map of Lars Crump's Tavern

There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.

Menu

  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.

Characters

  • Sadie Watson. Half-Elf Watchman ♀
  • Arios Spall. Halfling Bloodletter ♂
  • Shannon Carson. Gnome Fence ♀

Rumours

  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.

The Assuring Cat

Map of The Assuring Cat

An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.

Menu

  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.

Characters

  • Sisco Vonner. Dwarf Elder ⚥
  • Karen Malfoy. Tiefling Tutor ♀
  • Zoe Summer. Gnome Veterinarian ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
  • The local inn is going out of business.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.

The Unfastening Fork

Map of The Unfastening Fork

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.

Characters

  • Landon Shadowmourne. Half-Orc Scop ♂
  • Hugh Dalton. Human Astrologer ♂
  • Melissa Ironbar. Dwarf Silversmith ♀

Rumours

  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.

The Tragic Labyrinth

Map of The Tragic Labyrinth

The tables here are invisible.

Menu

  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.

Characters

  • Avital Anwen. Half-Orc Spice Merchant ♂
  • Ewan Roderick. Tiefling Minstrel ♂
  • Honey Marshall. Human Charioteer ♀

Rumours

  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.
  • The Inn owner's daughter has run away.

Eden Payne's Tavern

Map of Eden Payne's Tavern

The sign shows a man in full knight armor.

Menu

  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.

Characters

  • Kaith Hogan. Elf Mathematician ♂
  • Robert Altharia. Half-Orc Dancer ♂
  • Bart Todd. Tiefling Lamplight ♂

Rumours

  • The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Eldritch Crater.

Kharda Ragvald's Inn

Map of Kharda Ragvald's Inn

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.

Characters

  • Anika Loch. Halfling Steward ♀
  • Dan Mehmed. Half-Elf Sergeant ♂
  • River Erwin. Elf Man At Arms ⚥

Rumours

  • was killed by an evil wizard.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.

The Misty Boot Taphouse

Map of The Misty Boot Taphouse

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.

Characters

  • Ego Mervor. Halfling Cabbie ♂
  • Taylor Enola. Human Maid ⚥
  • Jonas Enola. Half-Orc Charcoal Burner ♂

Rumours

  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.

Alan Bloodhoof's Tavern

Map of Alan Bloodhoof's Tavern

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.

Characters

  • Avery Dalton. Dwarf Librarian ♀
  • Chloe Ironwill. Dwarf Scullion ♀
  • Vetack Quietfoot. Gnome Prophet ♂

Rumours

  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.

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