Taverns
Locale
Pallav Joygrove's Inn
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Morwen Weston. Gnome Acrobat ♀
- Paul Adir. Human Warlock ♂
- Cyntia Faelyn. Human Rogue ♀
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
The Puny Priest Tavern
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Water. For boring people.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
Characters
- Ashet Stormrage. Halfling Cotter ♀
- Finley Duval. Half-Elf Chimney Sweeper ⚥
- Marcelin Duval. Tiefling Gravedigger ♀
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
Tiatha Hadwell's Taphouse
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Everything Soup. A meat based broth with a little bit of whatever is lying around.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Dov Weston. Dwarf Sergeant ♂
- Shannon Hale. Half-Orc Tutor ♀
- Eden Mehmed. Half-Elf Wine Maker ⚥
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- Cultists have come to town.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
The Magnificent Eagle Inn
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Sylvia Terryn. Dwarf Gardener ♀
- Salvatore Hogan. Human Therapist ♂
- Sahin Quinn. Human Earl ⚥
Rumours
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
The Mangled Doctor Inn
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Shangela Grief. Tiefling Baroness ♀
- Cyntia Amal. Gnome Book Binder ♀
- Valeria Weston. Elf Book Binder ♀
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
Riley Spring's Inn
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
Characters
- Meara Enola. Dwarf Poultry Keeper ♂
- Roger Terryn. Half-Orc Leatherworker ♂
- Felicity Pierce. Tiefling Comedian ♀
Rumours
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
The Vassal And Shield
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Bundringo Wynne. Tiefling Woodcutter ⚥
- Celina Meadowbrook. Halfling Historian ♀
- Brom Anwen. Halfling Hatter ♂
Rumours
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
The Hiding Captain
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Matteus Schmidt. Tiefling Bard ♂
- Julie Marshall. Tiefling Cabbie ♀
- Ruther Simpson. Gnome Writer ♂
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- It's said that bodies taken to The Umber Zeppelin may return to life.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
The Conscious Agate
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
Characters
- Rowan Boone. Gnome Con Artist ⚥
- Valeria Ragvald. Dwarf Cutpurse ♀
- Indra Roderick. Elf Cabbie ♀
Rumours
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
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