Taverns
Locale
Sumesh Harad's Inn
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Muriel Fae. Dwarf Thief ♀
- Steven Wanderhill. Gnome Bosun ♂
- Justin Hemlock. Half-Orc Writer ♂
Rumours
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
The Artless Chaplain Inn
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Kathryn Bryce. Half-Elf Warden ♀
- Alendra Arrias. Gnome Chancellor ♀
- Rebecca Payne. Half-Elf Maid ♀
Rumours
- Timeless Menhir was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
The Craven God Inn
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Bundringo Walker. Human Sergeant ⚥
- Linda Bryce. Half-Orc Pirate ♀
- Scarlett Nozzlenuck. Half-Orc Bartender ♀
Rumours
- There's an ancient red dragon at Orren's Cemetery.
- Crater of the Unicorn is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
The Scrawny Unicorn
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Altes Masak. Half-Elf Craftsperson ♂
- Robert Shadowcloak. Halfling Cotter ♂
- Christopher Selwyn. Human Charlatan ♂
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
The Loggerheaded Mercenary
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Joanna Sybil. Half-Orc Outlander ♀
- Amy Ashbringer. Dwarf Man At Arms ♀
- Max Enola. Human Beekeeper ⚥
Rumours
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
The Humongous Forester
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Kandon Pierce. Human Rat Catcher ♂
- Sarab Rook. Dwarf Barbarian ⚥
- Sylvia Jordan. Half-Orc Courtier ♀
Rumours
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- The Queen has been cursed.
The Ample Tithe Taphouse
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Bog Beetle Skewers. Fat boiled beetles on a stick.
Characters
- Manuel Marshall. Dwarf Mage ♂
- Arthur Dresdain. Half-Elf Gunsmith ♂
- Kalth Roderick. Gnome Busker ♂
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
The Lavish Dagger
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Clementine Vassan. Gnome Bodyguard ♀
- Olivia El-Hasan. Half-Orc Spice Merchant ♀
- Zayne Joygrove. Halfling Juggler ♂
Rumours
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Craven Penknife
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Angie Wynne. Dwarf Barmaid ♀
- Eldon Thom. Human Cleric ♂
- Jonas Gale. Gnome Bandit ♂
Rumours
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
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