Taverns
Locale
The Lifting Spider
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Ewan Mulgrew. Halfling Flautist ♂
- Sisco Norton. Halfling Senator ⚥
- Bernie Rowe. Halfling Philosopher ⚥
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
Manuel Sybil's Inn
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Brenda Bryce. Gnome Street Performer ♀
- Jon Chainbreaker. Dwarf Tailor ♂
- Laban Grail. Elf Deserter ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
The Moral Sword Tavern
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Jim Scott. Elf Scop ♂
- Rowan Roderick. Elf Veterinarian ⚥
- Dinan Scott. Elf Marshall ♂
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Curate And Tapet
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Fareed Desolation. Tiefling Shaman ♂
- Lucia Rook. Halfling Tutor ♀
- Cassie Frost. Elf Scullion ♀
Rumours
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
The Eldritch Gold Taphouse
There's a large fire pit in the center of this tavern.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Selena Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Fighter ♀
- Nico Laroque. Human Chandler ♂
- Lillian Orsan. Dwarf Tutor ♀
Rumours
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
The Consisting Lust
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
Characters
- Parsons Hale. Half-Elf Sorcerer ♂
- River Lachlan. Gnome Noble ⚥
- Kasim Roundtree. Dwarf Fighter ♂
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Ignorant Master Inn
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Winona Scott. Dwarf Queen ♀
- Julie Shalamayne. Half-Elf Ferryman ♀
- Helena Haggard. Dwarf Clerk ♀
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Buoyant Charlatan Taphouse
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Daisy Weston. Gnome Monk ♀
- Parker Marid. Half-Orc Sommelier ⚥
- Charlie Fitzgerald. Human Loan Shark ⚥
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- is on the run from someone.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
The Idiotic Wayfarer Tavern
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Michelle Windrunner. Human Bailiff ♀
- Lillian Lucas. Dwarf Business Owner ♀
- Randle Fordragon. Half-Elf Host ♂
Rumours
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
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