Taverns
Locale
The Accepting Bowman
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Aubrey Bozier. Elf Barber Surgeon ♀
- Rolf Hogan. Half-Orc Nurse ♂
- Tarc Briggs. Half-Elf Monk ♂
Rumours
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
The Moral Cowherd
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
Characters
- Mercy James. Half-Orc Oracle ♀
- Mila Cruise. Elf Exorcist ♀
- Barnston Masak. Gnome Mathematician ♂
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
The Dry Cuckoo Tavern
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Akdir Erwin. Gnome Detective ♂
- Katrina Ruin. Tiefling Journalist ♀
- Haryk Wazels. Human Urchin ♂
Rumours
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
The Pribbling Poulter Tavern
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Edmond Ashig. Halfling Servant ♂
- Luce Barrow. Half-Orc Fire Eater ♀
- Jessica Faelyn. Human Cleaner ♀
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
Deimos Embers's Inn
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Vidar Pegg. Halfling Apprentice ♂
- Yusef Gleeson. Half-Elf Scholar ♂
- Rolf Nozzlenuck. Dwarf Charlatan ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
The Little Apprentice Taphouse
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Sumesh Faelyn. Half-Elf Sailmaker ⚥
- Cole Watson. Halfling Healer ♂
- Raadi Whisperwind. Human Fighter ♂
Rumours
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
The Charming God
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Kalak Faelyn. Dwarf Woodcutter ♂
- Doran Banes. Half-Orc Stonecutter ⚥
- Leo Vinder. Half-Orc Prince ♂
Rumours
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- Town of the Centaur was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
Katinka Roundtree's Tavern
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Avery Michaels. Half-Orc Gambler ♀
- Sylvie Gleeson. Halfling Acolyte ♀
- Blake Vonner. Half-Orc Biologist ⚥
Rumours
- There seem to be more rats about.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- Last week it rained frogs.
The Lively Stewsman
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Jeffrey Norton. Dwarf Illuminator ♂
- Gael Hellscream. Tiefling Sergeant At Arms ♂
- Karen Gale. Human Hired Muscle ♀
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
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