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The Sketchy Scrivener

Map of The Sketchy Scrivener

The tables here are old whiskey barrels.

Menu

  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • John Treespeaker. Gnome Skomorokh ♂
  • Liara Moran. Human Rat Catcher ♀
  • Bernie Jones. Elf Outlander ⚥

Rumours

  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
  • The local constable is a vampire.

Jago Tinkereye's Taphouse

Map of Jago Tinkereye's Taphouse

Only half orcs work at this tavern.

Menu

  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.

Characters

  • Luce Donovan. Human Lady In Waiting ♀
  • Dwyer Lonerock. Gnome Soothsayer ♂
  • Bundringo Adir. Half-Orc Town Crier ⚥

Rumours

  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.

The Lively Lance Tavern

Map of The Lively Lance Tavern

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.

Characters

  • Theodora Winterheart. Elf Medic ♀
  • Charlie Massa. Human Jailer ⚥
  • Giselle Moran. Human Castellan ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.

The Choking Love

Map of The Choking Love

The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.

Menu

  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Karakta Bowes. Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
  • Brianna Autumn. Dwarf Hayward ♀
  • Yazid Miller. Half-Elf Builder ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.

The Stool And Steward

Map of The Stool And Steward

The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.

Menu

  • Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.

Characters

  • Amaya Stonesworn. Gnome Refugee ♀
  • Lucy Vonner. Human Magician ♀
  • Aric Roundtree. Half-Elf Wheelwright ♂

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.
  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.

The Mindless Shilling Inn

Map of The Mindless Shilling Inn

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.

Characters

  • Nigel Weston. Elf Town Crier ♂
  • Rebecca Hamlin. Half-Orc Pastry Chef ♀
  • Roger Wazels. Tiefling Prince ♂

Rumours

  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
  • A large lizard was seen nearby.

Elmo Bonebreaker's Inn

Map of Elmo Bonebreaker's Inn

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.

Characters

  • Hendricks Wrynn. Gnome Thief ♂
  • Miriam Ashfield. Elf Gameskeeper ♀
  • Taylor Malfoy. Tiefling Barber Surgeon ⚥

Rumours

  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.

The Rank Mind Taphouse

Map of The Rank Mind Taphouse

There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.

Menu

  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.

Characters

  • Liliana Lesley. Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
  • Anika Freeman. Half-Orc Artisan ♀
  • Alia Mur. Gnome Notary ♀

Rumours

  • It's almost time to pay taxes.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
  • There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.

The Pipe And Boa

Map of The Pipe And Boa

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.

Characters

  • Nina Dunstan. Half-Orc Servant ♀
  • Max Pierce. Human Erenagh ⚥
  • Blake Marshall. Halfling Carpenter ⚥

Rumours

  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
  • A circus is coming to town.

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