Taverns
Locale
The Fobbing Pardon
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
Characters
- Favian Teagrass. Halfling Monk ♂
- Sarab Broadbent. Halfling Thatcher ⚥
- Nayeli Bradley. Half-Elf Hermit ♀
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Blushing Diamond Inn
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Cole Oak. Half-Elf Sommelier ♂
- Tiffany Thom. Half-Elf Ranger ♀
- Renee Deadeye. Elf Museum Curator ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
The Muddling Anchorite
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Alex Abbey. Elf Hired Muscle ♂
- Indra Smyth. Tiefling Flautist ♀
- Phoebe Lord. Gnome Chancellor ♀
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
The Mean Sard Taphouse
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Simmered Sun Fruit. The fruit is sweet and spicy.
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Helena Brocksby. Half-Elf Urchin ♀
- Malcolm Hamlin. Elf Bloodletter ♂
- Yasmeen Mowbry. Elf Chef ♀
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
Aptal Ashfield's Taphouse
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Killian Wazels. Halfling Sorcerer ♂
- Aviad Bloodhoof. Dwarf Makeup Artist ♂
- Sarab Gale. Halfling Athlete ⚥
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
The Idiotic Peacock Tavern
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Tatiana Stoutheart. Gnome Gymnast ♀
- Yasmeen Jones. Half-Elf Carpenter ♀
- Dmitri Massa. Half-Elf Soothsayer ♂
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
The Ignorant Sapper Tavern
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
Characters
- Claudia Payne. Dwarf Sergeant At Arms ♀
- Alicia Shad. Gnome Bard ♀
- Blake Bladefist. Halfling Priest ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
The Tapet And Poet
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Kael Ellis. Gnome Archivist ♂
- Finley Ironbane. Dwarf Gardener ⚥
- Sarab Alard. Dwarf Sorcerer ⚥
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
The Scabbard And Falchion
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Simmered Sun Fruit. The fruit is sweet and spicy.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Nina Urean. Gnome Messenger ♀
- Frances Snaketail. Half-Orc Attendant ♀
- Sadie Mazdan. Dwarf Physicist ♀
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Island of the Mistress.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- There is war brewing to the east.
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