Taverns
Locale
The Tiring Sphinx
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Katinka Dresdain. Half-Elf Watchman ♀
- Avery Carter. Halfling Princess ♀
- Ezekiel Deakin. Elf Erenagh ♂
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
The Stone And Sheriff
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Sisco Sorra. Elf Warlock ⚥
- Iris Breezehollow. Gnome Apprentice ♀
- Hassan Brocksby. Half-Orc Woodcutter ♂
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Fork And Kettle
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Finley Adir. Elf Teacher ⚥
- Sisco Wright. Gnome Crofter ⚥
- Mace Zaros. Dwarf Surgeon ♂
Rumours
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Framing Man
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Tanar Rucker. Gnome Nurse ♂
- Matteus Boone. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
- Rowan Rowe. Half-Orc Commoner ⚥
Rumours
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- Three wizards live at Roan's Cemetery.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Fief And Pardoner
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Monica Greene. Human Cult Leader ♀
- Sisco Sybil. Halfling Miller ⚥
- Max Mulgrew. Gnome Mercer ⚥
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
The Lazy Pork Tavern
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Nora Boone. Dwarf Bodyguard ♀
- Amelia Lucas. Tiefling Museum Curator ♀
- Dinan Simpson. Half-Orc Gameskeeper ♂
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
Natalia Massa's Taphouse
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Doran Elonil. Tiefling Bard ⚥
- Charlotte Elonil. Halfling Cutpurse ♀
- Ralph Terryn. Human Chef ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- is on the run from someone.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Drafty Constable
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Eden Hawkwing. Half-Orc Ropemaker ⚥
- Favian Donovan. Dwarf Builder ♂
- Garry Wilbur. Halfling Erenagh ♂
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
The Eliminating Melee
The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Marion Amal. Halfling Accountant ♀
- Calla Lighthands. Halfling Undertaker ♀
- Jenny Korsk. Gnome Stonecutter ♀
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
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