Taverns
Locale
The Draining Daughter
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Maz Frost. Gnome Teacher ⚥
- Fribbington Spike. Gnome Taxidermist ⚥
- Dmitri Crewe. Gnome Rogue ♂
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- There is a bush which moves around near Oasis of the Dungeon.
The Oily Spider
A family of kobolds run this tavern.
Menu
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Timo Hillard. Halfling Farmer ♀
- Cassius Lachlan. Gnome Spy ♂
- Duck Colman. Tiefling Sheriff ♂
Rumours
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
The Wretched Kettle
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Bernie Defthands. Gnome Scientist ⚥
- Malik Wilbur. Tiefling Host ♂
- Hiram Stormtiger. Half-Orc Duke ♂
Rumours
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- is on the run from someone.
The Haunting Cowherd
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Cora Brightstar. Elf Fletcher ♀
- Ellie Ashfield. Gnome Botanist ♀
- Orren Alhara. Elf Fighter ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Trifling Peddler
A sign behind the bar reads NO MAGIC in large block letters.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
Characters
- Carly Jones. Halfling Cobbler ♀
- Luce Black. Gnome Baroness ♀
- Alondra Stonesworn. Elf Fisher ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
The Publicizing Minstrel
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Diego Weston. Gnome Celebrity ♂
- Sylvie Vinder. Half-Orc Builder ♀
- Doran Portman. Human Fisher ⚥
Rumours
- It's going to snow.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
The Feeding Fangs
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Dora Altharia. Human Dutchess ♀
- Maddie Snaketail. Half-Orc Quartermaster ♀
- Guthrum Spring. Halfling General ♂
Rumours
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
The Juicy Wind
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Nick Payne. Human Witch ♂
- Jody Deakin. Human Pupil ♀
- Charlie Scott. Halfling Cooper ⚥
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- The Thistle Colosseum was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
The Sacrifice And Knife
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
Characters
- Jackson Alard. Half-Orc Farmer ♂
- Sahin Rowe. Half-Orc Shaman ⚥
- Winona Hadwell. Elf Stonecutter ♀
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
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