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The Sighing Constable

Map of The Sighing Constable

The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.

Menu

  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.

Characters

  • Anika Roderick. Gnome Auditor ♀
  • Mary Crump. Dwarf Marshall ♀
  • Balian Vonner. Gnome Ranger ♂

Rumours

  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.

The Little Clerk

Map of The Little Clerk

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.

Characters

  • Olivier Wanderhill. Gnome Taxidermist ⚥
  • Parker Bozier. Dwarf Druid ⚥
  • Natalia Scott. Gnome Inquisitor ♀

Rumours

  • The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
  • Purple worms are heading straight for the town.

The Delivering Blacksmith

Map of The Delivering Blacksmith

Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.

Menu

  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.

Characters

  • Symond Fitzgerald. Human Bridle Maker ♂
  • Hugo Selwyn. Dwarf Gunsmith ♂
  • Vetack Marshall. Half-Elf Toll Keeper ♂

Rumours

  • Last month it rained fish.
  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.

The Thrifty Chaplain Inn

Map of The Thrifty Chaplain Inn

One window of this tavern is shattered.

Menu

  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.

Characters

  • Eliot Alma. Human Grocer ♂
  • Celeste Hogan. Tiefling Innkeeper ♀
  • Ismael Ali. Tiefling Taxidermist ♂

Rumours

  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.

Akasha Sams's Inn

Map of Akasha Sams's Inn

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.

Characters

  • Sawyer Orsan. Gnome Charioteer ⚥
  • Kendra Summer. Gnome Furniture Maker ♀
  • Kallum Sorra. Elf Barbarian ♂

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.
  • One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
  • A large lizard was seen nearby.

The Lantern And Pick

Map of The Lantern And Pick

Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.

Characters

  • Timo Ironbrow. Dwarf Soldier ♀
  • Cassius Skullcrusher. Half-Orc Actor ♂
  • Ricon Roundtree. Tiefling Hofmeister ♂

Rumours

  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.

The Drafty Mother

Map of The Drafty Mother

The door to this tavern is always locked.

Menu

  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.

Characters

  • Petra James. Half-Elf Cultist ♀
  • Richard Weston. Halfling Anthropologist ♂
  • Canton Haggard. Dwarf Pastry Chef ♂

Rumours

  • There is a bush which moves around near Alia's Continent.
  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.

Balur Wrynn's Taphouse

Map of Balur Wrynn's Taphouse

Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.

Menu

  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!

Characters

  • Riley Rook. Half-Elf Pirate ⚥
  • Corinna Frost. Tiefling Cultist ♀
  • Christopher Norton. Tiefling Bridle Maker ♂

Rumours

  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
  • It's almost time to pay taxes.
  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.

The Humble Constable

Map of The Humble Constable

Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.

Menu

  • Ale. A tavern staple.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.

Characters

  • Sion Poots. Tiefling Captain Of The Guard ♂
  • Rowan Stonesworn. Half-Elf Glassblower ⚥
  • Shannon Terryn. Elf Mercenary ♀

Rumours

  • Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.

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