Taverns
Locale
The Vapid Cowherd Taphouse
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Richard Windrunner. Gnome Wrestler ♂
- Yoko Duffield. Dwarf Veteran ♀
- Roan Korsk. Dwarf Crofter ♂
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
The Warhammer And Targe
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Alaysia Haggard. Elf Scout ♀
- Quintus Silvermoon. Half-Elf Sorcerer ♂
- Jessica Deakin. Elf Cotter ♀
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
Ui Shadepelt's Taphouse
This tavern only appears at night.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Keeley Jayid. Elf Paladin ♀
- Sahin Winterheart. Gnome Farmer ⚥
- Salvatore AnaanShan. Half-Orc Mortician ♂
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
The Urban Pianter
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Jericho Lord. Dwarf Castellan ♂
- Taylor Korsk. Human Clown ⚥
- Safia Duval. Half-Orc Celebrity ♀
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Fussy Viper
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Alys Bowes. Dwarf Nursemaid ♀
- Garry Rucker. Elf Bard ♂
- Dag Bozier. Tiefling Student ♂
Rumours
- was killed by zombies.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Flippant Donjon
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
Characters
- Olivier Zaki. Tiefling Hersir ⚥
- Mandy Massa. Tiefling Herbalist ♀
- Maz Potter. Human Wheelwright ⚥
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
The Sexy Stringer Tavern
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Dax Wilbur. Halfling Street Performer ♂
- Hugh Hemlock. Dwarf Smuggler ♂
- Finley Karim. Tiefling Essayist ⚥
Rumours
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
The Lovable Fowler
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Quintus Morningstar. Half-Elf Messenger ♂
- Cassie Blackaxe. Dwarf Book Binder ♀
- Lionheart Monroe. Half-Orc Clerk ♂
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Crossing Mead
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
Characters
- Gwen Knight. Halfling Queen ♀
- Indra Barrow. Halfling Commoner ♀
- Ashet Huon. Tiefling Dancer ♀
Rumours
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
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