Taverns
Locale
The Prestigious Spider Taphouse
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Arthur Potter. Halfling Bear Leader ♂
- Libby Rowe. Elf Wine Maker ♀
- Avery Sorra. Human Town Crier ⚥
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
The Pope And Steward
The tavern only has one door but it's 15 feet tall!
Menu
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Qualen Ellis. Human Executioner ♂
- Jill Lachlan. Tiefling Smuggler ♀
- Sion Brown. Half-Orc Warlock ♂
Rumours
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
The Handsome Topaz Taphouse
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Shannon Haggard. Half-Orc Comedian ♀
- Sumesh Dempsy. Halfling Monk ⚥
- Angar Malfoy. Dwarf Museum Curator ♂
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
The Chalcedony And Fence
There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Parker Amal. Half-Elf Shaman ⚥
- Percival Poots. Gnome Woodcutter ♂
- Gowen Vonner. Half-Elf Veterinarian ♂
Rumours
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Volcano of the Rapier that control your mind.
The Tyne And Chalice
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Valeria Scott. Gnome Soothsayer ♀
- Etienne Mournhell. Elf Butcher ♂
- Maz Bloodhoof. Half-Orc Miller ⚥
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
The Unsung Jongleur Taphouse
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Chandra Barlow. Tiefling Village Idiot ♀
- Laikyn Halburn. Dwarf Chef ♂
- Selene Clarke. Half-Orc Jester ♀
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
The Delectable Trap
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Cyntia Brown. Tiefling Priest ♀
- Alam Weston. Dwarf Archaeologist ♂
- Jordan Marshall. Gnome Butler ♂
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Portly Alewife Inn
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Rowan Reddy. Human Hired Muscle ♂
- Nayeli Heartpound. Half-Orc Thief ♀
- Valnis Alma. Human Historian ♀
Rumours
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- was killed by zombies.
Elise Gemleaf's Inn
Rumor is a yeti works in the kitchen.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Taylor Destrier. Halfling Scullion ⚥
- Katherine Echols. Tiefling Governess ♀
- Scarlett Norton. Human Village Idiot ♀
Rumours
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
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