Taverns
Locale
Carys Windfall's Taphouse
The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Laurel Turner. Gnome Grocer ♀
- Belor Bowes. Halfling Taxidermist ♂
- Karakta Loch. Tiefling Healer ♂
Rumours
- Lover's Plateau provides a steady supply of peons.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Assisting Locksmith
The seats are made of stone.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Lariat AnaanShan. Dwarf Painter ♂
- Finley Deadeye. Dwarf Knight ⚥
- Hiaenna Bluepetal. Half-Elf Warlock ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- A dragon was killed at Raed's Arena.
The Wretched Alewife Inn
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Avery James. Human Woodcutter ♀
- Jonas Kensley. Halfling Jeweler ♂
- Teresa Anwen. Half-Orc Street Artist ♀
Rumours
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
The Jaded Playwright
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Roxy Mowbry. Half-Orc Charcoal Burner ♀
- Simon Quaresh. Human Prophet ♂
- Kaith Clarke. Dwarf Notary ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
The Paige And Knacker
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Ezekiel Pierce. Tiefling Attendant ♂
- Clark Karim. Human Miller ♂
- Gar Tinkereye. Halfling Roper ♂
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Samir's Town.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Airship of the Nobleman.
The Maker And Belfry
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Alys Filaen. Gnome Bailiff ♀
- Gowen Moran. Dwarf Juggler ♂
- Yasmin Hamilton. Halfling Naperer ♀
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
The Summoner And Striker
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Liara Erwin. Tiefling Burglar ♀
- Luce Dalton. Human Almoner ♀
- Carys Tawnyspots. Half-Orc Jailer ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
The Notable Topaz
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
Characters
- Dmitri Nighy. Half-Elf Acrobat ♂
- Timo Birchfall. Gnome Hersir ♀
- Mack Harad. Dwarf Chimney Sweeper ♂
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
Marilyn Potter's Taphouse
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Fiana Huon. Gnome Cheesemaker ♀
- Forbes Clarke. Dwarf Sheriff ♂
- Abbas Jones. Tiefling Fire Eater ♂
Rumours
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
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