Taverns
The Ancient Greave Inn
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Alia Barlow. Human Pirate ♀
- Sumesh Loch. Gnome Commissar ⚥
- Jacques Bozier. Elf Auditor ♂
Rumours
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
The Performing Bushell
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Paddy Norman. Dwarf Ward ♂
- Kendra Oak. Dwarf Captain Of The Guard ♀
- Cynthia Everett. Half-Elf Gambler ♀
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
The Sketchy Sard Taphouse
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Delia Winterheart. Gnome Bandit ♀
- Jimbo Portman. Tiefling Teacher ♂
- Fribbington Deakin. Gnome Beggar ⚥
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Puce Titan.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Interfering Vice
Gilded eavestroughs make this tavern stand out in the crowded street.
Menu
- Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Jade Autumn. Tiefling Sergeant ♀
- Nick Fordragon. Tiefling Auctioneer ♂
- Nico Beech. Half-Elf Sergeant ♂
Rumours
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
The Thirsty Minstrel Tavern
There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
Characters
- Sumesh Echols. Dwarf Miller ⚥
- Gwen Faelyn. Human Warlock ♀
- Jayson Freeman. Half-Orc Bladesmith ♂
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Belt And Parrot
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Emily Turner. Dwarf Soldier ♀
- Lionheart Orsan. Half-Elf Baron ♂
- Mushin Hadwell. Half-Elf Druid ♂
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
The Butcher And Drover
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Dub Dresdain. Human Philosopher ♂
- Jim Winter. Gnome Cobbler ♂
- Clark Haggard. Half-Elf Chemist ♂
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- There seem to be more rats about.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
The Rank Kingfisher
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- River Zaki. Half-Elf Assassin ⚥
- Tamara Hogan. Half-Elf Florist ♀
- Fribbington Shad. Half-Elf Boatman ⚥
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
The Burly Cricket Taphouse
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Sawyer Vonner. Half-Elf Hersir ⚥
- Tenjon Jordan. Dwarf Alcoholic ♂
- Luna Hemlock. Halfling Taxidermist ♀
Rumours
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
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