Taverns
Locale
The Gauntlet And Guildmaster
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Guthrum Alhara. Half-Orc Man At Arms ♂
- Nelson Wilton. Gnome Attendant ♂
- Gwen Shadowmourne. Half-Orc Princess ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
The Lion And Pick
The air inside is humid.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Monty Orvar. Dwarf Sorcerer ♂
- Cloee Bluepetal. Elf Vintner ♀
- Orren Faelyn. Gnome Cantor ♂
Rumours
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
The Predicting Master
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Doran Marshall. Gnome Poacher ⚥
- Riley Selwyn. Tiefling Clerk ⚥
- Daventry Dunstan. Tiefling Scop ♂
Rumours
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Belt And Poulter
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Dora Alma. Half-Orc Bard ♀
- Parker Erwin. Tiefling Bargeman ⚥
- Lee Alard. Halfling Ringmaster ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
Brian Roberts's Taphouse
Lizards have overrun this joint.
Menu
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Dora Vinder. Halfling Busker ♀
- Liam Weston. Half-Orc Soothsayer ♂
- Ruth Loch. Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
The Seedy Snake Tavern
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Rowan El-Hasan. Halfling Soothsayer ⚥
- Ralph Barrow. Elf Missionary ♂
- Liam Walker. Gnome Hermit ♂
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
The Noisy Fire Taphouse
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Dieter James. Dwarf Prophet ♂
- Myron Sybil. Human Astrologer ♂
- Sumesh Moran. Elf Commissar ⚥
Rumours
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
The Horner And Half
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Safia Rowe. Elf Acrobat ♀
- Sumesh Alard. Elf Woodcutter ⚥
- Alexis Darwin. Human General ♀
Rumours
- Island of the Waferer provides a steady supply of peons.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
The Shocking Fief
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Kallum Colman. Halfling Troubadour ♂
- Bashara Mervor. Dwarf Bosun ♀
- Patrick Filaen. Halfling Celebrity ♂
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
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