Taverns
Locale
The Pantry And Hilt
Wild birds are lining the rooftops.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Rowan Blackhammer. Dwarf Fighter ⚥
- Gert Weston. Half-Orc Smuggler ♂
- Llewelyn Hillard. Half-Elf Auditor ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
The Querulous Mariner Inn
The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
Characters
- Claudia Greenleaf. Elf Farrier ♀
- Gwendolyn Dunstan. Halfling Guard ♀
- Maxwell Amal. Half-Elf Doctor ♂
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
The Thrifty Cat Tavern
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
Characters
- Lisa Darwin. Halfling Goldsmith ♀
- Taylor Fae. Gnome Bloodletter ⚥
- Arianna Altharia. Human Goldsmith ♀
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
Hailee Graves's Tavern
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Giant Skewers. The skewers aren't big, giants just like to eat these. Made with goat meat.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Luna Dawnpelt. Half-Orc Ranger ♀
- Maz Smyth. Dwarf Watchmaker ⚥
- Fribbington Bloodhoof. Halfling Necromancer ⚥
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
The Seedy Carver Taphouse
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Avery Walker. Human Noble ⚥
- Jill Wolfbrother. Human Illusionist ♀
- Levi Abasi. Gnome Prostitute ♂
Rumours
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
The Striking Huntsman
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Alex White. Elf Druid ♂
- Aura El-Hasan. Halfling Fixer ♀
- Lawson Grief. Tiefling Castellan ♂
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
The Zealous Squire
Two large dogs are tied up right outside the door.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- River Rowe. Tiefling Jester ⚥
- Alex Davis. Human Witchdoctor ♂
- Helen Smyth. Elf Furniture Maker ♀
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
Charlotte Moran's Taphouse
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Riley Nighy. Dwarf Chef ⚥
- Parker Duraz. Dwarf Inquisitor ⚥
- Hanks Elonil. Elf Chandler ♂
Rumours
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
Liara Turner's Taphouse
A cat sleeps on the bar.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Dael Vonner. Half-Orc Ropemaker ♀
- Scarlett Gale. Half-Elf Miller ♀
- Metjen Hillard. Gnome Scribe ♂
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- The local gang has a new leader.
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