Taverns
Locale
The Squire And Waferer
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Euphy Weston. Dwarf Actor ♀
- Hailee Selwyn. Human Wizard ♀
- Maz Molyneaux. Halfling Chancellor ⚥
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
Aubrey Venomtail's Inn
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Aptal Hickory. Half-Orc Philosopher ♂
- Frederick Hale. Half-Elf Messenger ♂
- Fribbington Bradley. Halfling Madame ⚥
Rumours
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Balian's River.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
The Lumpish Beadle
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Frederick Loch. Dwarf Model ♂
- Eden Rana. Half-Orc Hired Muscle ⚥
- Sadie Potter. Elf Healer ♀
Rumours
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
The Eminent Staff
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Nalgar Freeman. Dwarf Rogue ♂
- Rashur Pierce. Elf Messenger ♂
- Avery Pierce. Tiefling Cleaner ⚥
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Camp of the Spider.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
Helena Browneye's Taphouse
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Larson Sorra. Human Entertainer ♂
- Doran Roderick. Tiefling Scout ⚥
- Kallum Kastrix. Half-Elf Grocer ♂
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Fog's Edge Outpost.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
Kallum Bradley's Inn
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Kyris Magdrom. Dwarf Poacher ♂
- Sahin Payne. Elf Animal Tamer ⚥
- Avery Roderick. Half-Elf Attendant ♀
Rumours
- The Queen has been cursed.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
The Broken Linen
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Yusef Abbey. Human Prince ♂
- Roger Harber. Gnome Warden ♂
- Kasandra Wazels. Elf Oracle ♀
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
The Shrimper And Sister
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Joey Timber. Halfling Book Binder ♂
- Marcellus Potter. Human Student ♂
- Blake Terryn. Tiefling Cabbie ⚥
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
The Bodkin And Caltrop
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Stephanie Gemleaf. Half-Elf Archivist ♀
- Badaar Scott. Halfling Swineherd ♂
- Luce Norman. Half-Elf Gentleman ♀
Rumours
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
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