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The Gauntlet And Star

Map of The Gauntlet And Star

There is a strange inscription above the door.

Menu

  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.

Characters

  • Kelsey Roundtree. Half-Elf Seer ♀
  • Talwyn Marshall. Human Therapist ♀
  • Marlon Shadepelt. Half-Orc Ferryman ♂

Rumours

  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.

The Guildmaster And Manticore

Map of The Guildmaster And Manticore

The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.

Menu

  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.

Characters

  • Sawyer Roberts. Human Stablehand ⚥
  • Yasmin Scott. Human Assassin ♀
  • Ruby Faelyn. Gnome Clown ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.

The Motherly Monk Inn

Map of The Motherly Monk Inn

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.

Characters

  • Akdir Echols. Tiefling Shaman ♂
  • Tarc Enola. Human Wrestler ♂
  • Natar Norton. Elf Sculptor ♂

Rumours

  • Cultists have come to town.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
  • is on the run from someone.

Kasper Heartpound's Tavern

Map of Kasper Heartpound's Tavern

The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew

Menu

  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Zoe Winter. Human Historian ♀
  • Avery Ashfield. Half-Elf Sergeant ⚥
  • Laikyn Clarke. Gnome Messenger ♂

Rumours

  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Moe's Skull.

The Cockered Goblet Inn

Map of The Cockered Goblet Inn

A beggar sits outside the door.

Menu

  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.

Characters

  • Jasper Turner. Human Jailer ♂
  • Ashet Reece. Human Chimney Sweeper ♀
  • Blake Vonner. Elf Ferryman ⚥

Rumours

  • A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
  • Purple worms are heading straight for the town.

The Player And Haberdasher

Map of The Player And Haberdasher

This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!

Characters

  • Miriam Arrias. Half-Orc Healer ♀
  • Bob Bloodhoof. Tiefling Sorcerer ♂
  • Taylor Watson. Elf Scientist ⚥

Rumours

  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.

Aubrey Abasi's Tavern

Map of Aubrey Abasi's Tavern

Card games are prohibited in this establishment.

Menu

  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Bernie Cruise. Half-Orc Maid ⚥
  • Mervyn Ward. Half-Orc Naperer ♂
  • Makayla Brocksby. Tiefling Wizard ♀

Rumours

  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.

The Humongous Butte

Map of The Humongous Butte

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
  • Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.

Characters

  • Orren Boone. Dwarf Diviner ♂
  • Dax Gemtree. Half-Elf Scribe ♂
  • Miriam Gellar. Gnome Pauper ♀

Rumours

  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.

The Jaded Tapet Tavern

Map of The Jaded Tapet Tavern

It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.

Menu

  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.

Characters

  • Eric Watson. Half-Elf Druid ♂
  • Trixie Massa. Dwarf Cooper ♀
  • Kerry Weston. Human Town Crier ♀

Rumours

  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.

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