Taverns
Locale
The Fancy Dipsa Tavern
This tavern only appears at night.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Cordelia Moran. Halfling Jeweler ♀
- Karen Schmidt. Half-Orc Sailmaker ♀
- Dora Windflight. Half-Orc Bailiff ♀
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Tree of the Parrot, you'll begin to age backward.
The Lance And Ounce
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Esmeralda Dempsy. Half-Elf Cook ♀
- Raven Reddy. Dwarf Ward ♀
- Selena Adir. Halfling Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
The Lonely Bee
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Madoc Darwin. Elf Prostitute ♂
- Cassius Gellar. Half-Orc Nanny ♂
- Trixie Whisperwind. Elf Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
Tiatha Silvervalley's Taphouse
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Lia Payne. Halfling Roper ♀
- Simon Frost. Tiefling Drag Queen ♂
- Helena Alhara. Elf Poacher ♀
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
The Weaver And Scabbard
There is a bust of a man named Lord Grandborne next to the door.
Menu
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Ralph Redtusk. Half-Orc Marshall ♂
- Talwyn Loudlegs. Halfling Armorer ♀
- Chloe Ravage. Tiefling Wagoner ♀
Rumours
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- Last month it rained fish.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
The Reckless Penknife Tavern
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Aubrey Mervor. Half-Elf Village Idiot ♀
- Hana Massa. Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
- Brom Pierce. Tiefling Watchman ♂
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- The Corn Town was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- Saffron Crossing provides a steady supply of peons.
The Hoping Grain
A farmhouse has been converted into a tavern and inn. There are still plenty of farm animals about.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Alys Travis. Dwarf Pastry Chef ♀
- Erolith Ashbringer. Halfling Singer ♀
- Nico Scott. Half-Elf Tailor ♂
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Cleaning Pint
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Rashur Marid. Elf Beggar ♂
- Charlie Altharia. Half-Orc Student ⚥
- Finley Bladefist. Dwarf Charcoal Burner ⚥
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
The Hyena And Tumbler
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Fried Onion. Farmer's love this dish!
Characters
- Ivana Fitzgerald. Gnome Sorcerer ♀
- Morwen Ferrier. Dwarf Barbarian ♀
- Arnold Ward. Halfling Squire ♂
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
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