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The Rating Woman

Map of The Rating Woman

The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.

Menu

  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
  • Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
  • Surf and Turf. Steak and Shrimp.

Characters

  • Neil Hickory. Elf Auditor ♂
  • Candice Cruise. Dwarf Fighter ♀
  • Raven Roderick. Elf Acrobat ♀

Rumours

  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
  • Last week it rained frogs.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.

The Typing Dove

Map of The Typing Dove

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
  • brown Sugar Glazed Salmon. Sweet and salty and fishy

Characters

  • Tom Norman. Human Fighter ♂
  • Bundringo Knight. Tiefling Jester ⚥
  • Kamal Lachlan. Gnome Mercer ♂

Rumours

  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • is on the run from someone.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.

The Haunting Longbow Tavern

Map of The Haunting Longbow Tavern

There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.

Menu

  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.

Characters

  • Ruby Weatherby. Halfling Waiter ♀
  • Ralph Selentia. Gnome Mercer ♂
  • Jon Norton. Halfling King ♂

Rumours

  • A giant ape is said to live near The Dandelion Arena.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Fog's Edge Outpost.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.

The Weedy Rogue

Map of The Weedy Rogue

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Rey Echols. Dwarf Ringmaster ♂
  • Landon Dempsy. Half-Orc Detective ♂
  • Carys Erwin. Elf Goldsmith ♀

Rumours

  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.

The Strapping Singer

Map of The Strapping Singer

There are paintings of flowers on each wall.

Menu

  • Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.

Characters

  • George Reddy. Halfling Goldsmith ♂
  • Sisco Winter. Half-Elf Pawn Shop Owner ⚥
  • Alondra Terryn. Tiefling Cartographer ♀

Rumours

  • The town council answers to an evil god.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.

The Seedy Trapper

Map of The Seedy Trapper

The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.

Menu

  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious

Characters

  • Mugheer Potter. Elf Judge ♂
  • Joel El-Hasan. Human Museum Curator ♂
  • Finley Banes. Gnome Maid ⚥

Rumours

  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.

The Bulbous Raker

Map of The Bulbous Raker

There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.

Menu

  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Bundringo Haggard. Human Judge ⚥
  • Maz Abasi. Elf Dancer ⚥
  • Liam Blackfist. Dwarf Archivist ♂

Rumours

  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.

The Pale Pickerel Tavern

Map of The Pale Pickerel Tavern

This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.

Menu

  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.

Characters

  • Simon Potter. Elf Mercenary ♂
  • Derrick Lord. Elf First Mate ♂
  • Elana Payne. Human Taxidermist ♀

Rumours

  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.

The Ice And Beadle

Map of The Ice And Beadle

The windows have iron bars over them.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.

Characters

  • Jenny Bladefist. Elf Healer ♀
  • Rylan Jones. Elf Mathematician ♂
  • Arianna Magdrom. Dwarf Bridle Maker ♀

Rumours

  • The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
  • The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

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