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The Vain Weirkeeper

Map of The Vain Weirkeeper

The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.

Menu

  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.

Characters

  • Hendricks Brown. Dwarf Wheelwright ♂
  • Percival Moonstone. Half-Elf Model ♂
  • Gael Roderick. Tiefling Bladesmith ♂

Rumours

  • The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.
  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.

The Immaculate Moat

Map of The Immaculate Moat

You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.

Menu

  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.

Characters

  • Lacey Everett. Tiefling Fighter ♀
  • Kasandra Carson. Tiefling Guard ♀
  • Muriel Cruise. Half-Elf Cardinal ♀

Rumours

  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.

The Miserly Acre Inn

Map of The Miserly Acre Inn

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Gin. Where the juice?
  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.

Characters

  • Frank Enola. Half-Elf Bard ♂
  • Leo Roderick. Human Astronomer ♂
  • Altes Orsan. Half-Elf Cooper ♂

Rumours

  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.

Jasper Quinn's Inn

Map of Jasper Quinn's Inn

This new tavern is built atop the old, which was destroyed by an avalanche.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.

Characters

  • Arish Todd. Dwarf Fighter ♂
  • Shangela Enola. Gnome Astrologer ♀
  • Nina Pierre-Dupois. Elf Gambler ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.

Justin Browneye's Inn

Map of Justin Browneye's Inn

There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.

Menu

  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.

Characters

  • Sumesh Duraz. Dwarf Miller ⚥
  • Nikolas Quaresh. Halfling Poacher ♂
  • Sawyer Scott. Half-Elf Jailer ⚥

Rumours

  • It's almost time to pay taxes.
  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.

The Pink Fiddler Inn

Map of The Pink Fiddler Inn

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!

Characters

  • Maz Reece. Elf Minstrel ⚥
  • Sarab Roderick. Half-Elf Sergeant At Arms ⚥
  • Bedelia Northrend. Tiefling Crime Boss ♀

Rumours

  • Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.

The Cracking Builder

Map of The Cracking Builder

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!

Characters

  • Eve Nighy. Tiefling Fletcher ♀
  • Sisco Donovan. Gnome Auditor ⚥
  • Avery Ali. Tiefling Cardinal ⚥

Rumours

  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.

The Gullible Herce Tavern

Map of The Gullible Herce Tavern

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Dov Massa. Half-Elf Inquisitor ♂
  • Kaith Brown. Halfling Cutpurse ♂
  • Bundringo Lesley. Halfling Translator ⚥

Rumours

  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
  • A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
  • There's silver in a nearby mountain.

The Dank Quarterstaff Inn

Map of The Dank Quarterstaff Inn

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.

Characters

  • Farquesh Bladefist. Half-Orc Chemist ♂
  • Lydia Carson. Gnome Cardinal ♀
  • Jimbo Spall. Gnome Mason ♂

Rumours

  • The local inn is going out of business.
  • A large egg is near Hideaway Ruins.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.

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