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The Dry Bodkin

Map of The Dry Bodkin

Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.

Menu

  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Barty Hillard. Half-Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
  • Kimberly Hume. Half-Elf Prostitute ♀
  • Bernie Hale. Tiefling Pupil ⚥

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • A dragon was killed at Kingdom at Shadowfell's Edge.
  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.

The Zesty Jupon Inn

Map of The Zesty Jupon Inn

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.

Characters

  • Hugh Sams. Human Gravedigger ♂
  • Sahin Fordragon. Elf Tax Collector ⚥
  • Taylor Ashbringer. Halfling Pirate ⚥

Rumours

  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.

The Zebra And Crossbow

Map of The Zebra And Crossbow

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.

Characters

  • Nena Kusheth. Gnome Wizard ♀
  • Garry Clarke. Dwarf Anthropologist ♂
  • Sawyer Tathdel. Elf Wizard's Apprentice ⚥

Rumours

  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
  • A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.

The Laying Cooper

Map of The Laying Cooper

The bartender here is a ghost.

Menu

  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.

Characters

  • Isabella Enola. Tiefling Dean ♀
  • Raadi Frost. Dwarf Leatherworker ♂
  • Donal Connington. Elf Dancer ♂

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.

The Filling Butler

Map of The Filling Butler

There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.

Menu

  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!

Characters

  • Rowan Quinn. Dwarf Exile ⚥
  • Sumesh Hynes. Human Roper ⚥
  • Ned Baznak. Dwarf Bard ♂

Rumours

  • The town council answers to an evil god.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.

Gannon Nighy's Taphouse

Map of Gannon Nighy's Taphouse

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.

Characters

  • Elliot Scott. Half-Orc Villein ♂
  • Logan AnaanShan. Elf Fortune Teller ♂
  • Shannon Roberts. Gnome Gambler ♀

Rumours

  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.

The Rating Jeweler

Map of The Rating Jeweler

Icicles large enough to kill a man hang from the eavestroughs.

Menu

  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Desmond Todd. Elf Earl ♂
  • Emily Pierre-Dupois. Elf Cutpurse ♀
  • Doran Duffield. Human Detective ⚥

Rumours

  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.
  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.

The Striker And Scabbard

Map of The Striker And Scabbard

This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.

Menu

  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.

Characters

  • Gavril Pierce. Human Clockkeeper ♂
  • Amira Hamlin. Elf Actor ♀
  • Kyle Erwin. Half-Elf Boatman ♂

Rumours

  • Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
  • That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.

The Haunting Poulter Inn

Map of The Haunting Poulter Inn

The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.

Menu

  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.

Characters

  • Cassie Marid. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
  • Wendall Enola. Dwarf Bodyguard ♂
  • Ahsoka Pierce. Gnome Essayist ♀

Rumours

  • The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.
  • The local inn is going out of business.

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