Taverns
Locale
The Quarrelsome Staff Inn
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Rowan Crump. Dwarf Student ⚥
- Alaya Barlow. Human Almoner ♀
- Hiaenna Alhara. Human Prophet ♀
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Putrid Centaur
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Akdir Hale. Human Bouncer ♂
- Sarab Mattell. Elf Rogue ⚥
- Erica Roderick. Human Writer ♀
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- Last month it rained fish.
Lucy Roberts's Tavern
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Sisco Barlow. Half-Elf Dancer ⚥
- Kyle Bozier. Human Assassin ♂
- Parker Vinder. Tiefling Witch ⚥
Rumours
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
The Occasional Stool
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Myron Loch. Dwarf Scholar ♂
- Riley Ironhelm. Dwarf Vintner ♀
- Violet Erwin. Dwarf Jester ♀
Rumours
- There is a bush which moves around near Cave of the Pelican.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- The local gang has a new leader.
The Mindless Quack Taphouse
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Frozen Apple Slices. It's an apple, but frozen.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Miriam Carter. Human Dutchess ♀
- Parker Carter. Half-Elf Wrestler ⚥
- Dana Ironstone. Dwarf Leatherworker ♀
Rumours
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
The Moat And Word
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
- Goat Stew. Hearty stew with stringy goat meat.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Sawyer Ward. Dwarf Mage ⚥
- Charlie Erwin. Human Beekeeper ⚥
- Ivan Rana. Gnome Apothecary ♂
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Crow And Woodcutter
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Dawn Anguish. Tiefling Chemist ♀
- Balian Huon. Dwarf Erenagh ♂
- Blake Dalton. Tiefling Shipwright ⚥
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Tired Bowman Taphouse
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Charlie Daeren. Gnome Chancellor ⚥
- Frederick Shad. Tiefling Noble ♂
- Vivien Pegg. Half-Elf Farmer ♀
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
Julia Carnage's Tavern
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Jerome Poots. Human Admiral ♂
- Tamara Lord. Half-Elf Miller ♀
- Maz Enola. Tiefling Commissar ⚥
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
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