Taverns
Locale
The Skiing Clerk
The tavern seems to be largest building in town.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Aptal Frogsong. Gnome Baron ♂
- Danforth Enola. Tiefling Almoner ♂
- Dianne Sweeny. Halfling Farrier ♀
Rumours
- It's said that bodies taken to Clearing of the Buttery may return to life.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
Eve Brightleaf's Taphouse
Offers a little adventurers meal for kids, which comes with a small wooden sword.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
Characters
- Jerome Anwen. Human Medic ♂
- River Mulgrew. Elf Waiter ⚥
- Yasmin Rana. Gnome Poultry Keeper ♀
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Shiva's Mirrors.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
The Mewling Pardon Tavern
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Logan Roundtree. Tiefling Astrologer ♂
- Selena Black. Human Writer ♀
- Max Monroe. Halfling Auctioneer ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- The Queen has been cursed.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
The Tome And Apprentice
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
Characters
- Talia Todd. Gnome Knight ♀
- Roan Elonil. Dwarf Bladesmith ♂
- Metjen Loudlegs. Halfling Detective ♂
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
The Pouring Rapier
There are paintings of flowers on each wall.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Gannon Alma. Dwarf Jailer ♂
- Lachlan Roberts. Half-Orc Alcoholic ♂
- Dub Ellis. Gnome Outlander ♂
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
The Menacing Bowyer Tavern
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Valeria Hamid. Half-Elf Hatter ♀
- Seymor Reece. Dwarf Cheesemaker ♂
- Lawson Blueflower. Half-Elf Busker ♂
Rumours
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
The Haberdasher And Bear
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Jared Ashfield. Human Debt Collector ♂
- Ragnar Sorra. Half-Orc Wine Maker ♂
- Lucia Davis. Elf Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
The Beslubbering Sard
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Malik Mowbry. Tiefling Count ♂
- Fribbington Wilton. Half-Orc Physicist ⚥
- Asa Lachlan. Dwarf Baron ♂
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
The Disapproving Longbow
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Monica Vinder. Halfling Paladin ♀
- Tom Monroe. Half-Elf Detective ♂
- Eliot Blueflower. Half-Elf Monk ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
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