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The Letting Trapper

Map of The Letting Trapper

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.

Characters

  • Luna Harber. Dwarf Miller ♀
  • John Knight. Gnome Alcoholic ♂
  • Bebe Ironlatch. Dwarf Houndmaster ♀

Rumours

  • The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.

The Pound And Potboy

Map of The Pound And Potboy

Magic users are banned from this tavern.

Menu

  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.

Characters

  • Forbes Reece. Gnome Comedian ♂
  • Yasmin Pierce. Halfling Taxidermist ♀
  • Oliver Elonil. Half-Orc Pupil ♂

Rumours

  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
  • Cultists have come to town.
  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.

The Tired Son Tavern

Map of The Tired Son Tavern

You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Gin. Where the juice?
  • Hot Tea. Calming and warming.

Characters

  • Vivien Sorra. Gnome Innkeeper ♀
  • Kharda Mervor. Dwarf Congresswoman ♀
  • Emil Enola. Gnome Cantor ♂

Rumours

  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.

The Player And Sardonyx

Map of The Player And Sardonyx

The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.

Menu

  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.

Characters

  • Sarab Marshall. Elf Guard ⚥
  • Lar Longtail. Half-Orc Refugee ♂
  • Winona Hardaxe. Half-Orc Chimney Sweeper ♀

Rumours

  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.
  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.

The Crossbow And Buffoon

Map of The Crossbow And Buffoon

The tables here are invisible.

Menu

  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.

Characters

  • Bernie Duval. Halfling Road Master ⚥
  • Tamsin Grail. Halfling Leatherworker ♀
  • Roger Korsk. Gnome Weaver ♂

Rumours

  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.
  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.

Andrew Stone's Tavern

Map of Andrew Stone's Tavern

The local militia keeps a room reserved in the back of this tavern.

Menu

  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?

Characters

  • Nikolas Scott. Half-Elf Hired Muscle ♂
  • Laurie Alhara. Tiefling Tattooist ♀
  • Conn Blackaxe. Dwarf Beggar ♂

Rumours

  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.

Chandra Bonebreaker's Tavern

Map of Chandra Bonebreaker's Tavern

The workers here wear red robes.

Menu

  • Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
  • Elvish Bread. A hearty bread the elves made popular.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Trixie Mervor. Human Ward ♀
  • Eden El-Hasan. Gnome Builder ⚥
  • Neil Elonil. Half-Elf Watchman ♂

Rumours

  • If you touch a glowing rock at Levi's Tree, you'll begin to age backward.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.
  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.

The Strapping Pianter

Map of The Strapping Pianter

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.

Characters

  • Jarrad Bozier. Tiefling Acolyte ♂
  • Finley Wood. Elf Warlock ⚥
  • Oisin Vonner. Half-Orc Museum Curator ♂

Rumours

  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
  • A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.

The Lumpish Mariner

Map of The Lumpish Mariner

You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Jen Deadeye. Halfling Bridle Maker ♀
  • Joanna Stonesworn. Human Ferryman ♀
  • Lena Destrier. Gnome Lecturer ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.

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