Taverns
Locale
The Questioning Void
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Badaar Huon. Dwarf Cartographer ♂
- Summer Dalton. Human Cotter ♀
- Taylor Mervor. Gnome Judge ⚥
Rumours
- was killed by wolves.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
Frederick Leaffall's Tavern
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
Characters
- Corinna Stormrage. Halfling Thief ♀
- Nico Quaresh. Elf Fortune Teller ♂
- Bundringo Norman. Elf Jester ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
The Squashing Palmer
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Robert Hamlin. Human Bard ♂
- Indra Balbrek. Dwarf Executioner ♀
- Gregory Barlow. Dwarf Prisoner ♂
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Spongy Maze
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Drangor Whisperwind. Half-Elf Witch ♂
- Aela Jones. Half-Orc Blacksmith ♀
- Luna Arrias. Dwarf Jeweler ♀
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
Crispin Browntree's Taphouse
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
Characters
- Riley Unbroken. Half-Orc Comedian ⚥
- Mary Smyth. Dwarf Chandler ♀
- Jonas Marshall. Half-Elf Chief ♂
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- If you go to Dmitri's Gravestone, you can be healed.
The Warped Raven Inn
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Vitriak Greene. Half-Elf Ranger ♂
- Frances Wynne. Half-Orc Pauper ♀
- Nick Zantus. Halfling Boatman ♂
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
The Blotting Chicken
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Justin Walker. Elf Auditor ♂
- Aric Cruise. Gnome Bard ♂
- Nina Smyth. Human Guard ♀
Rumours
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
The Jupon And Viper
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Lulu Sybil. Half-Orc Farmer ♀
- Shannon Marid. Gnome Paladin ♀
- Llewelyn Gemtree. Elf Burglar ♂
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Tree of the Master.
The Drafty Goblet Inn
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Rebecca Banes. Elf Necromancer ♀
- Ned White. Dwarf Thatcher ♂
- Martha Moran. Elf Astrologer ♀
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
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