Taverns
Locale
The Applauding Monastery
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Ismael El-Hasan. Elf Tutor ♂
- Dianne Mazdul. Dwarf Sage ♀
- Homer Pierce. Gnome Waiter ♂
Rumours
- Last month it rained fish.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Eden's Arena.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
The Studious Stringer
Humans pay double what other races pay here.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
Characters
- Lance Spring. Half-Orc Captain Of The Guard ♂
- Avery Harber. Human Deserter ♀
- Reiko Stone. Gnome Ranger ♀
Rumours
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
Hana Thalnir's Tavern
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Martha Adir. Human Sheriff ♀
- Renee Zantus. Elf Barbarian ♀
- Sarab Mazdul. Dwarf Castellan ⚥
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
The Attaching Pound
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Carly Maelor. Halfling Spy ♀
- Aura Jones. Half-Orc Painter ♀
- Lana Reddy. Halfling Woolwinder ♀
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Tarc's Cave.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Vivacious Butcher Inn
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
Characters
- Ralph Moonstone. Half-Elf Duke ♂
- Ismael Crewe. Half-Elf Rat Catcher ♂
- Sazi Wynne. Half-Elf Acolyte ♀
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
The Palmer And Caltrop
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Jenny Haggard. Elf Crime Boss ♀
- Doran Wilbur. Half-Orc Boatman ⚥
- Jaden Hogan. Tiefling Bard ♂
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- A circus is coming to town.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
The Qualling Tyne
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Alys Scott. Half-Elf Mason ♀
- Josua Orsan. Elf Furniture Maker ♂
- Mia Reddy. Half-Orc Diplomat ♀
Rumours
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Foretelling Zebra
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Derrick Davis. Gnome Fighter ♂
- Alondra Amal. Dwarf Congresswoman ♀
- Elias Huon. Tiefling Knight ♂
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
The Surly Foundryman Inn
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Roasted Turnips. For the more health minded individual.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
Characters
- Ben Wilton. Gnome Architect ♂
- Oliver Dunstan. Human Therapist ♂
- Jacques Selentia. Half-Elf Druid ♂
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
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