Taverns
Locale
Ned Fallenoak's Taphouse
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
Characters
- Gannon Todd. Gnome Gentleman ♂
- Danforth AnaanShan. Human Judge ♂
- Honey Enola. Halfling Drag King ♀
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
The Carbuncle And Calico
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Roasted Turnips. For the more health minded individual.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Rebecca Alhara. Elf Baker ♀
- Oisin Gleeson. Dwarf Gambler ♂
- Lia Roderick. Elf Sheriff ♀
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
The Serene Shield Inn
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Desmond Brown. Gnome Wizard's Apprentice ♂
- Hayden Defthands. Gnome Warlock ♂
- Fribbington Kaye. Dwarf Wizard ⚥
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
The Player And Butte
A sign on the wall advertises a teleportation circle in the basement. It cost 200 gp to use it.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Bernie Roundtree. Dwarf Essayist ⚥
- Trixie Nighy. Halfling Pauper ♀
- Steven Gemleaf. Elf Cleric ♂
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Sard And Monk
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Alam Wood. Halfling Gardener ♂
- Julie Faelyn. Halfling Crime Boss ♀
- Liliana Timber. Halfling Shaman ♀
Rumours
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
The Grain And Boot
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Hana Harber. Human Innkeeper ♀
- Cole Marshall. Halfling Thatcher ♂
- Kyle Cunningham. Elf Constable ♂
Rumours
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
The Pale Porter Inn
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Frederick Lonerock. Gnome Ringmaster ♂
- Sarab Tathdel. Elf Wizard ⚥
- Ismael Summer. Halfling Waiter ♂
Rumours
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
Aviad Ironbar's Tavern
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Sandra Wrynn. Elf Architect ♀
- Marcellus Clarke. Tiefling Chef ♂
- Sarab Connington. Elf Village Idiot ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
The Tattered Chapman Taphouse
A guard stands outside the door, choosing who may come in.
Menu
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Qualen Payne. Half-Elf Cardinal ♂
- Rashur Boone. Halfling Event Planner ♂
- Lariat Ward. Halfling Monk ♂
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
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