Taverns
Locale
The Shaking Knacker Tavern
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
Characters
- Dora Norton. Human Knight ♀
- Nayeli Elonil. Dwarf Refugee ♀
- Sawyer Moonblossom. Elf Fighter ⚥
Rumours
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Temple of the Glass Eye.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Friedrich's Waterfall, you'll begin to age backward.
The Delectable Freehold
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Neil Mervor. Elf Gardener ♂
- River Bladefist. Human Crime Boss ⚥
- Robert Weston. Halfling Prophet ♂
Rumours
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
The Ample Apprentice
Half of the tavern was burned down in a recent fire.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Avery Pyre. Tiefling Priest ⚥
- Alaya Crump. Tiefling Charcoal Burner ♀
- Sigrid Schmidt. Human Merchant ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Indolent Shilling
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Kimberly Valdan. Dwarf Philosopher ♀
- Olivier Fitzgerald. Human Tailor ⚥
- Katherine Wilbur. Halfling Tattooist ♀
Rumours
- is on the run from someone.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- You may summon any elemental at Town of the Quarterstaff.
The Viper And Pantry
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Mint Lamb. Why do we eat cute little animals? Why?
Characters
- Fareed Larchwood. Halfling Translator ♂
- Eve Shadowcloak. Gnome Beekeeper ♀
- Arthur Payne. Halfling Fighter ♂
Rumours
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
The Controlling Gauntlet
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Frederick Mazdul. Dwarf Carpenter ♂
- Marilyn Mattell. Human Architect ♀
- River Rana. Human Alcoholic ⚥
Rumours
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
Frances Rucker's Taphouse
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the 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.
Characters
- Hugh Abbey. Halfling Biologist ♂
- Jasmine Weston. Dwarf Mercer ♀
- Bundringo Hume. Tiefling Sheriff ⚥
Rumours
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- is on the run from someone.
The Indolent Fiddler Inn
1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.
Menu
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Dub Amal. Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
- Charlie Ironstrike. Dwarf Auctioneer ⚥
- Finley Fordragon. Elf Pauper ⚥
Rumours
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
The Guild And Cowherd
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
Characters
- Desmond Selentia. Gnome Historian ♂
- Rowan Hawkwing. Tiefling Hersir ⚥
- Lucy Connington. Gnome Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
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