Taverns
Locale
The Scaly Gold
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
Characters
- Cassius Arrias. Elf Blacksmith ♂
- Balian Faelyn. Elf Hermit ♂
- Lena Adir. Elf Acrobat ♀
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Buoyant Cupboard Tavern
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Red Wine. Regional specialty.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
Characters
- Taylor Payne. Half-Elf Scientist ⚥
- Shark Rana. Half-Elf Woodcutter ♀
- Ruby Wolfbrother. Dwarf Cleric ♀
Rumours
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- There seem to be more rats about.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
The Whimsical Judge Inn
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Joel Dunstan. Halfling Acolyte ♂
- Tarc Belet. Elf Cobbler ♂
- Taylor Beech. Elf Artisan ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
The Knobby Bodyguard
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Fribbington Rook. Human Watchmaker ⚥
- Marcelin Korsk. Gnome Princess ♀
- Mugheer Enola. Halfling Man At Arms ♂
Rumours
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- Cultists have come to town.
The Budgeting Zebra
Icicles hang from under the bar.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Bruce Summer. Half-Elf Cooper ♂
- Ismael Pierre-Dupois. Tiefling Hofmeister ♂
- Elias Turner. Half-Orc Wine Maker ♂
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
The Maintaining Goldbeater
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Valeria Hawkwing. Half-Elf Celebrity ♀
- Katya Bloodhoof. Halfling Loan Shark ♀
- Charlie Marshall. Elf Medic ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
Tanar Silvermoon's Taphouse
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Lia Silvervalley. Elf Medic ♀
- Ven Lesley. Half-Elf Chancellor ♂
- Shannon Mowbry. Half-Orc Spy ♀
Rumours
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Daniel's Outpost, you'll begin to age backward.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
Andrew Anaanshan's Inn
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Jaden Spring. Dwarf Ranger ♂
- Marcel Terryn. Elf Botanist ♂
- Muriel Shadowcloak. Gnome Farmhand ♀
Rumours
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
The Errant Watch
The seats are made of stone.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Ewan Gale. Elf Sailor ♂
- Favian Sweeny. Human Cultist ♂
- Scarlett Autumn. Gnome Weaver ♀
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
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