Taverns
Locale
The Bulbous Stone Inn
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Ricky Pegg. Elf Cartographer ♂
- Tiffany Moonstone. Half-Elf Fighter ♀
- Riley Kelshall. Halfling Taxidermist ⚥
Rumours
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
Bebe Lachlan's Taphouse
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
Characters
- Crispin Darwin. Human Essayist ♂
- Ego Wright. Dwarf Villein ♂
- Gowen Crump. Halfling Model ♂
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
The Tutor And Stork
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Sumesh Mehmed. Gnome Lead Servant ⚥
- Patrick Zaki. Dwarf Dean ♂
- Lia Ironstrike. Dwarf Bargeman ♀
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- It's going to snow.
The Integrating Dancer
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Maz Huon. Half-Orc Sergeant ⚥
- Kendra Thom. Elf Maid ♀
- Walter Silvergem. Elf Hermit ♂
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Claw of the Purse.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Stringer And Cricket
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Akdir Reddy. Tiefling Witch ♂
- Reynald Mehmed. Half-Elf Botanist ♂
- Honey Marshall. Halfling Philosopher ♀
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
The Clouted Mercenary
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
Characters
- Amelia Pierce. Gnome Poacher ♀
- Celeste Monroe. Tiefling Scribe ♀
- Cole Pierce. Dwarf Lamplight ♂
Rumours
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
The Querulous Currier
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Blake Weston. Human Butcher ⚥
- Shangela Masak. Half-Elf Builder ♀
- Rolf Whisperwind. Human Shaman ♂
Rumours
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
The Sparing Butte
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Everything Soup. A meat based broth with a little bit of whatever is lying around.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Fareed Mattell. Elf Crime Boss ♂
- Jaden Timber. Halfling Villein ♂
- Sahin Walker. Elf Flautist ⚥
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
The Pork And Axe
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
Characters
- Guthrum Schmidt. Tiefling Miller ♂
- Tom Weston. Tiefling Witchdoctor ♂
- Rowan Masak. Halfling Veteran ⚥
Rumours
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- There have been human sacrifices at Kasandra's Village.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
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