Taverns
The Miserly Alewife Tavern
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Bedelia Turner. Elf Druid ♀
- Kaith Bryce. Tiefling Mathematician ♂
- Jericho Selentia. Human Silversmith ♂
Rumours
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
The Transferring Vulture
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Kerry Whisperwind. Half-Orc Museum Curator ♀
- Hanks Swiftfoot. Gnome Philosopher ♂
- Ruth Duval. Half-Elf Ranger ♀
Rumours
- The best breakfast you can get is served at The Myrtle Airship.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Puzzling Clark
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Kasper Dunstan. Elf Mortician ♂
- Claudia Hillard. Tiefling Acrobat ♀
- Emily Masak. Halfling Writer ♀
Rumours
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
Canton Hynes's Taphouse
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Fribbington Duffield. Human Bear Leader ⚥
- Miles Joybrook. Gnome Gentleman ♂
- Fiana Heartpound. Half-Orc Captain ♀
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
The Icky Chain Inn
Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.
Menu
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Rowan Whisperwind. Half-Elf Makeup Artist ⚥
- Maz Blackhammer. Dwarf Waiter ⚥
- Sylvie Hadwell. Human Monk ♀
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
The Tome And Coiner
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Taylor Roderick. Tiefling Nurse ⚥
- Sarab Potter. Gnome Quartermaster ⚥
- Morwen Deverin. Half-Elf Bodyguard ♀
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
The Medical Melee Taphouse
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
Characters
- Shangela Reddy. Human Shipwright ♀
- Mona Broadbent. Half-Orc Cooper ♀
- Laban Hamlin. Elf Paladin ♂
Rumours
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Paunchy Watchman Tavern
Dwarves have operated this underground tavern for many generations.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Evonne Mervor. Elf Refugee ♀
- Ruth Truthseeker. Gnome Gunsmith ♀
- Maz Sybil. Half-Orc Jeweler ⚥
Rumours
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
Karth Carson's Inn
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Taylor Wood. Tiefling Sculptor ⚥
- Alex Adir. Dwarf Bear Leader ♂
- Reynald Shad. Halfling Stablehand ♂
Rumours
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- A local girl has gone missing.
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