Taverns
Locale
The Jamming Butler
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Ian Bloodhoof. Half-Orc Translator ♂
- John Echols. Dwarf Museum Curator ♂
- Taylor Lord. Half-Orc Cleric ⚥
Rumours
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- A giant bird has been spotted near The Moss Cottage.
The Drafty Griffin Inn
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Rowan Weatherby. Gnome First Mate ⚥
- Nicholas Baznak. Dwarf Count ♂
- Taylor Sybil. Gnome Nurse ⚥
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A giant ape is said to live near Chains of the Cuirass.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
The Carter And Yeoman
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Randle Mossrock. Gnome Cleric ♂
- Fribbington Enola. Half-Elf Refugee ⚥
- Caroc Clarke. Halfling Gravedigger ♂
Rumours
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Earthblood's Grasp, you'll begin to age backward.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
The Spry Keeper Tavern
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Jade Spring. Elf Spy ♀
- Lacy Haggard. Elf Man At Arms ♀
- Hart Todd. Half-Elf Illusionist ♂
Rumours
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- Cultists have come to town.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
The Well Lit Shrimper
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
Characters
- Garry Watson. Tiefling Lecturer ♂
- Sam Mulgrew. Tiefling Deserter ♂
- Maverick Scott. Half-Orc Bishop ♂
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
The Yale And Stone
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Cathleen Ualas. Halfling Physicist ♀
- Jelen Spring. Dwarf Rogue ♂
- Jakob Carson. Half-Elf Abbot ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
The Lame Nun
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
Characters
- Charlie Wazels. Half-Orc Street Performer ⚥
- Storm Strongjaw. Half-Orc Fighter ♀
- Carly Terryn. Elf Cleric ♀
Rumours
- The local gang has a new leader.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
The Swimming Pot
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Jonas Knight. Halfling Beggar ♂
- Nathaniel Ferrier. Half-Orc Elder ♂
- Sumesh Reece. Human Athlete ⚥
Rumours
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
The Moat And Water
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Munir Morningstar. Elf Prince ♂
- Gavin Hogan. Elf Silversmith ♂
- Maz Ghani. Halfling Alchemist ⚥
Rumours
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
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