Taverns
Locale
The Dropping Groat
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Jessica Duval. Half-Elf Bartender ♀
- River Portman. Half-Orc Clerk ⚥
- Marion Wright. Tiefling Nursemaid ♀
Rumours
- A local girl has gone missing.
- was killed by zombies.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
Torek Dustclaw's Inn
There are paintings of flowers on each wall.
Menu
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Kaith Zaros. Dwarf Wagoner ♂
- Bob Cruise. Gnome Sage ♂
- Yazid Hasan. Human Fortune Teller ♀
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Continent of the Watch.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Tumbler And Waferer
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
Characters
- Galvur Altharia. Half-Elf Wine Maker ♂
- Luna Oathstone. Gnome Charcoal Burner ♀
- Kyle Clarke. Dwarf Dancer ♂
Rumours
- The local gang has a new leader.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
The Repairing Wayfarer
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Don Hemlock. Human Druid ♂
- Myron Brocksby. Gnome Judge ♂
- Charlie Thom. Human Writer ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
Riley Lord's Inn
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Maz Cruise. Dwarf Almoner ⚥
- Sebastian Moongarden. Half-Elf Therapist ♂
- Arabella Norton. Elf Monk ♀
Rumours
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
The Biding Bee
The chairs here are giant mushrooms.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Jon Alma. Elf Wizard ♂
- Joel Dunstan. Human Madman ♂
- Isabella Jordan. Human Acolyte ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- The bees here make the best honey.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
The Sarcastic Stool
This tavern only appears at night.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Lucy Ashig. Gnome Auditor ♀
- Sapphire Wood. Tiefling Vintner ♀
- Kerry Pierce. Elf Diplomat ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
The Picking Treasure
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Abdul Laroque. Elf Bard ♂
- Weyland Hawkwing. Dwarf Senator ♂
- Ezekiel Black. Tiefling Craftsperson ♂
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
The Penny And Hilt
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Doran Turner. Human General ⚥
- Vetack Fitzgerald. Human Scop ♂
- Hardwin Huon. Tiefling Mercenary ♂
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
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