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The Amusing Goblet

Map of The Amusing Goblet

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.

Characters

  • Zaeim Pierce. Human Therapist ♂
  • Enzo Enola. Tiefling Guard ♂
  • Sisco Walker. Dwarf Minister ⚥

Rumours

  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.

The Quarrel And Pelican

Map of The Quarrel And Pelican

The sign shows a man in full knight armor.

Menu

  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.

Characters

  • Eve Mur. Halfling Street Artist ♀
  • Blake Broadbent. Human Crime Boss ⚥
  • Taylor Wynne. Human Thief ⚥

Rumours

  • There's a vein of gold nearby.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.
  • A man new to town is selling magical weapons.

The Bootless Tyne Inn

Map of The Bootless Tyne Inn

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Anya Enola. Gnome Host ♀
  • Sahin Marshall. Elf First Mate ⚥
  • Jon Hadwell. Elf Barber ♂

Rumours

  • An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.

The Pribbling Kirtle

Map of The Pribbling Kirtle

The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.

Menu

  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.

Characters

  • Charlie Bladefist. Half-Elf Fisher ⚥
  • Katja Jayid. Halfling Journalist ♀
  • Elisha Nighy. Half-Orc Cantor ♀

Rumours

  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Kaith's Stump.
  • A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

Balur Truthseeker's Tavern

Map of Balur Truthseeker's Tavern

One window of this tavern is shattered.

Menu

  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!

Characters

  • Sisco Shad. Dwarf Smuggler ⚥
  • Emily Kastrix. Elf Chemist ♀
  • Maz Proudfoot. Gnome Diviner ⚥

Rumours

  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.

The Pianter And Viking

Map of The Pianter And Viking

There is some sort of dog tied up outside.

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.

Characters

  • Eden Karim. Gnome Merchant ⚥
  • Bruce Freeman. Half-Elf Almoner ♂
  • Pete Deadeye. Tiefling Storyteller ♂

Rumours

  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.

The Groat And Maid

Map of The Groat And Maid

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.

Characters

  • Rowan Roberts. Halfling Gymnast ⚥
  • Bruce Halburn. Dwarf Bladesmith ♂
  • Graak Winterheart. Human Bard ♂

Rumours

  • Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.

The Errant Cricket

Map of The Errant Cricket

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.

Characters

  • Olivia Duval. Dwarf Bear Leader ♀
  • Vetack Enola. Elf Shepherd ♂
  • Desmond Hemlock. Half-Elf Poacher ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.

The Fork And Vulture

Map of The Fork And Vulture

The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.

Menu

  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.

Characters

  • Nora Clarke. Halfling Paladin ♀
  • Stella Abasi. Half-Orc Necromancer ♀
  • Peter Blaze. Tiefling Commissar ♂

Rumours

  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • Last month it rained fish.
  • A new church is being built in town.

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