Taverns
Locale
Lawson Roundtree's Tavern
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Eve Pierce. Dwarf Countess ♀
- Metjen Payne. Elf Gladiator ♂
- Taylor Payne. Human Wrestler ⚥
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Pit of the Lion.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
The Dingy Crow
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Kathryn Brown. Halfling Vintner ♀
- Lucy Sorra. Dwarf Dealer ♀
- Parker Roderick. Halfling Banker ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Disapproving Parrot
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- 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.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Hugo Ellis. Dwarf Troubadour ♂
- Storm Leaffall. Gnome Prophet ♀
- Magda Carson. Halfling Armorer ♀
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
The Fleeing Player
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Kyle Ashbringer. Halfling Street Performer ♂
- Emyr Boone. Halfling Tutor ♂
- Riley Hamid. Tiefling Writer ⚥
Rumours
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
Natalia Shadowmourne's Inn
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Max Bryce. Human Butcher ⚥
- Sarab Altharia. Human Writer ⚥
- Sebastian Woodfur. Half-Orc Executioner ♂
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Forge of the Beadle.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
The Putting Tribute
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Hiaenna Ferrier. Half-Elf Constable ♀
- Joey Walker. Elf Wheelwright ♂
- Simon Rana. Human Woolwinder ♂
Rumours
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- If you go to Spire of the Spear, you can be healed.
Jenny Roberts's Inn
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Garrus Portman. Half-Elf Street Performer ♂
- Qualen Loch. Elf Steward ♂
- Bedelia Lord. Tiefling Farrier ♀
Rumours
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
The Peppery Woolcomber
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Karth Barlow. Half-Elf Merchant ♂
- Helen Roundtree. Half-Orc Charcoal Burner ♀
- Mary Ali. Elf Detective ♀
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at The Abominable Lair, you'll begin to age backward.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
Kiernan Crewe's Inn
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Michael Carter. Dwarf Gunsmith ♂
- Luna Rowan. Halfling Scout ♀
- Sarab Winterheart. Dwarf Glassblower ⚥
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
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