Taverns
Locale
Zie Portman's Inn
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
Characters
- Elana Masak. Tiefling Almoner ♀
- Teresa Ellis. Half-Elf Hersir ♀
- Lia Sybil. Half-Elf Con Artist ♀
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- Last month it rained fish.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Stamping Ice
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Ven Walker. Gnome Outlander ♂
- Riley Selentia. Human Museum Curator ⚥
- Kallum Harber. Elf Alchemist ♂
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
The Sighing Cupboard
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Roger James. Gnome Paladin ♂
- Skylar Zaki. Elf Judge ♀
- Kamal Thom. Gnome Captain ♂
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Peppery Poacher Inn
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Del Schmidt. Human Innkeeper ♂
- Dag Blackhammer. Dwarf Model ♂
- Kael Brown. Gnome Seer ♂
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
The Pouring Mercenary
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Cordelia Lachlan. Gnome Illuminator ♀
- Bella Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Witch ♀
- Dinan Broadbent. Human Charioteer ♂
Rumours
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
The Perfect Caltrop
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Red Wine. Regional specialty.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Jevon Rana. Elf Silversmith ♂
- Natar Faelyn. Dwarf Cook ♂
- Lia Walker. Half-Orc Baker ♀
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Naughty Spider
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Angar Anwen. Gnome Cartographer ♂
- Virginia Davis. Halfling Apothecary ♀
- Adrian Anwen. Tiefling Prince ♂
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
The Frivolous Anchorite Taphouse
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Ahsoka Rowe. Half-Elf Gameskeeper ♀
- Petter Elonil. Half-Elf Hermit ♂
- Lilith Duval. Half-Elf Mage ♀
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
The Peddler And Hilt
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Helen Bloodhoof. Half-Elf Hayward ♀
- Gar Hadwell. Half-Elf Book Binder ♂
- Riley Darwin. Halfling Elder ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
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