Taverns
Locale
The Ample Costermonger Tavern
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Avery Vinder. Tiefling Singer ♀
- Kylie Nighy. Halfling Street Artist ♀
- Olivia Korsk. Tiefling Roper ♀
Rumours
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
The Craven Poet
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Hart Whisperwind. Half-Orc Soothsayer ♂
- Arios Michaels. Human Urchin ♂
- Zoe Loch. Gnome Exorcist ♀
Rumours
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
The Butcher And Dragon
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Clio Mervor. Dwarf Banker ♀
- Petra Mur. Gnome Poultry Keeper ♀
- Carly Pierce. Human Captain ♀
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
The Mind And Parrot
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Julia Morningstar. Elf Deserter ♀
- Lucia Ashfield. Elf Bard ♀
- Taylor Payne. Tiefling Squire ⚥
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Racing Or
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Miriam Wynne. Human Beggar ♀
- Qualen Lesley. Halfling Prophet ♂
- Kallum Jones. Human Sage ♂
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
The Mind And Tanner
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Bundringo Masak. Tiefling Ferryman ⚥
- Paul Walker. Dwarf Prostitute ♂
- Karen Deakin. Halfling Druid ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
The Meager Mead Tavern
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Corn Chowder. Ya gotta like corn to like this.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Kashida Ferrier. Dwarf Fletcher ♀
- Hayden Altharia. Tiefling Bowyer ♂
- Alan Barlow. Half-Elf Anthropologist ♂
Rumours
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
The Skipping Greave
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
Characters
- Sisco Zantus. Half-Elf Archaeologist ⚥
- Maggie Cunningham. Human Exorcist ♀
- Max Altharia. Human Barbarian ⚥
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- A large egg is near Drowner's Torrent.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Pallav's Skull.
The Knowing Stewsman
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
Characters
- Kaith Fitzgerald. Half-Orc Mercenary ♂
- Sumesh Hillard. Halfling Nanny ⚥
- Honey Jones. Halfling Bowyer ♀
Rumours
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
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