Taverns
Locale
The Zesty Weirkeeper
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Alexandra Malfoy. Human Captain Of The Guard ♀
- Lillian Dalton. Human Notary ♀
- Jedrek Proudfoot. Halfling Monk ♂
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
Maxwell Scott's Inn
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Arios Travis. Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
- Dorian Black. Half-Orc Astrologer ♂
- Franklin Dalton. Gnome Crofter ♂
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- The bees here make the best honey.
The Feeling Steward
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Elise Jones. Dwarf Monk ♀
- Kyris Emberfoot. Half-Orc Medic ♂
- Gawen Darwin. Tiefling Anthropologist ♂
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- Bashara's Menhir is a great place to find a wife or husband.
The Creeping Wharf
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
Characters
- Aria Colman. Half-Orc Auditor ♀
- Cassius Hasan. Tiefling Acrobat ♂
- Maddie Abbey. Human Street Performer ♀
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
The Zipping Boa
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Sawyer Hamid. Human Villein ⚥
- Alendra Ali. Half-Elf Pastry Chef ♀
- Leo Gellar. Elf Deserter ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
The Using Buffoon
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- River Kensley. Tiefling Farrier ⚥
- Ned James. Halfling Runaway ♂
- Zaeim Ashfield. Halfling Herbalist ♂
Rumours
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Hanging Caltrop
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Aric Freeman. Half-Orc Maid ♂
- Quintus Hamlin. Human Biologist ♂
- Candice Ashbringer. Halfling Minister ♀
Rumours
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
The Sprouting Fief
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Water. For boring people.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Jared Banes. Gnome Wine Maker ♂
- Daventry Bryce. Gnome Chemist ♂
- Olivier Hawkwing. Half-Orc Scribe ⚥
Rumours
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
The Queasy Chef
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Neil Monroe. Half-Elf Ranger ♂
- Gregory Banes. Elf Hired Muscle ♂
- Jax Dunstan. Human Barbarian ♂
Rumours
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- The trees here are alive.
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