Taverns
Locale
The Lonely Mime Taphouse
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Candice Miller. Half-Orc Hayward ♀
- Sahin Ferrier. Dwarf Page ⚥
- Monty Michaels. Human Earl ♂
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
The Doctor And Acre
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Trout Sandwich. Fried trout on a roll.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Gia Enola. Gnome Watchmaker ♀
- Kali Pierce. Human Barmaid ♀
- Elise Firebrand. Half-Orc Architect ♀
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Drowner's Torrent.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
The Coughing Bodger
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Angie Moran. Halfling Cooper ♀
- Hailee Enola. Elf Teacher ♀
- Nigel Reddy. Tiefling Baker ♂
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Cottage of the Stag that control your mind.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
The Nimble Stool
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Alys Davis. Tiefling Charcoal Burner ♀
- Randle Roundtree. Tiefling Farmhand ♂
- Nigel Adir. Tiefling Scholar ♂
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
The Determining Scribe
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Riley Deverin. Human Druid ⚥
- Reynald Weston. Dwarf Wizard ♂
- Torek Roderick. Half-Orc Executioner ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- It's said that bodies taken to Pit of the Chef may return to life.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
The Coffer And Woodcutter
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Poisoned Apple. It's not real poison! Meade injected into an apple.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Helsora Wolfbrother. Human Acrobat ♀
- Orren Greentree. Half-Elf Cleric ♂
- Galvur Roberts. Tiefling Monk ♂
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
The Loyal Cooper Taphouse
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Jill Michaels. Gnome Diviner ♀
- Walter Diamondtree. Half-Elf Apothecary ♂
- Deimos Anwen. Dwarf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
Roxy Banes's Inn
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
Characters
- River Ward. Half-Orc Apothecary ⚥
- Rebecca Bluepetal. Half-Elf Messenger ♀
- Stephanie Dempsy. Half-Elf Inquisitor ♀
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
Dan Anaanshan's Taphouse
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
Characters
- Charlie Enola. Halfling Sage ⚥
- Mercy Briggs. Halfling Watchman ♀
- Madoc Huon. Half-Orc Ranger ♂
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
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