Taverns
Locale
Danforth Cragfur's Taphouse
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Sumesh Winterheart. Half-Elf Druid ⚥
- Linda Hamlin. Gnome Gravedigger ♀
- Mack Payne. Gnome Wrestler ♂
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
The Welcoming Piper
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Simmered Sun Fruit. The fruit is sweet and spicy.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Katya Bozier. Human Captain Of The Guard ♀
- Alicia Schmidt. Tiefling Druid ♀
- Steven Cragfur. Half-Orc Baron ♂
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
The Putrid Scarp
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Baked Shrimp Toast. It's toast, with shrimp on it, and then it's baked. Try to keep up.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
Characters
- Olivia Shalamayne. Half-Orc Ranger ♀
- Makayla Roberts. Tiefling Writer ♀
- Alexis Abasi. Tiefling Chemist ♀
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- A new church is being built in town.
Derrick Graystripe's Tavern
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Roxy Joybrook. Halfling Knight ♀
- Jericho White. Half-Orc Monk ♂
- Cathleen Zantus. Gnome Clockkeeper ♀
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
The Skiing Dipper
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Cassie Hamlin. Tiefling Pawn Shop Owner ♀
- Shirley Shadowmourne. Tiefling Ward ♀
- Max Fae. Dwarf Pawn Shop Owner ⚥
Rumours
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
The Timely Ice Taphouse
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Max Loch. Halfling Bear Leader ⚥
- Renee Vonner. Elf Outlander ♀
- Femlin Wolfbrother. Half-Orc Medic ♂
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
Hugo Blaze's Taphouse
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Frozen Berries. These are good.
Characters
- Hayden Wood. Half-Elf Painter ♂
- Rebecca Grail. Elf Nurse ♀
- Tami Monroe. Halfling Burglar ♀
Rumours
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- The Queen has been cursed.
The Cockered Sapphire Taphouse
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Eliot Clarke. Dwarf Minister ♂
- Luce Huon. Gnome Nurse ♀
- Etienne Mowbry. Half-Elf Druid ♂
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
The Dividing Topaz
Humans pay double what other races pay here.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Avery Boone. Halfling Fire Eater ⚥
- Mandy Molyneaux. Dwarf Countess ♀
- Arthur Oak. Human Spy ♂
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
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