Taverns
Locale
The Returning Bee
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
Characters
- Enzo Northrend. Tiefling Makeup Artist ♂
- Guthrum Roundtree. Dwarf Castellan ♂
- Hana Frida. Dwarf Wizard's Apprentice ♀
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
The Manning Quack
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Melissa Elonil. Half-Elf Monk ♀
- Hendricks Weatherby. Half-Elf Singer ♂
- Tami Ellis. Dwarf Glassblower ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
The Vivacious Collier
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Ember Stone. Gnome Cutpurse ♀
- Belor Rucker. Elf Rat Catcher ♂
- Maz Hynes. Half-Elf Wagoner ⚥
Rumours
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
The Conman And Butler
There are clouds inside, nestled up against the roof.
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.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Jedrek Knight. Gnome Alcoholic ♂
- Andrew Rook. Dwarf Barbarian ♂
- Ricky Marid. Human Marshall ♂
Rumours
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
Kaith Ironbane's Inn
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
Characters
- Daphne Stonesworn. Gnome Countess ♀
- Zaeim Sebastian. Halfling Count ♂
- Bella Donovan. Tiefling Constable ♀
Rumours
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
The Harpy And Osprey
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Tatiana Everett. Halfling Brasier ♀
- Eric Michaels. Dwarf Undertaker ♂
- Violet Oak. Human Alcoholic ♀
Rumours
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
Amira Dunstan's Tavern
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
Characters
- Bernie Wilton. Gnome Thatcher ⚥
- Laurie Hale. Half-Orc Mason ♀
- Raed Donovan. Tiefling Magician ♂
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- Last month it rained fish.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
The Topaz And Porter
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Robert Stormrage. Elf Scribe ♂
- Bernie Tathdel. Elf Sheriff ⚥
- Kerry Alard. Elf Fortune Teller ♀
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Ignorant Stone
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
Characters
- Sarab Blackhammer. Dwarf Hayward ⚥
- Avery Mournhell. Half-Orc Bridle Maker ⚥
- Avery Nozzlenuck. Halfling Pupil ⚥
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
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