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The Tome And Cat

Map of The Tome And Cat

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.

Characters

  • Alondra Bryce. Human Page ♀
  • Sion Lonerock. Halfling Captain Of The Guard ♂
  • Kasim Winterheart. Half-Elf Former Adventurer ♂

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.

The Indigo Stone Inn

Map of The Indigo Stone Inn

The walls of this tavern are rounded.

Menu

  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!

Characters

  • Dottie Terryn. Tiefling Wizard ♀
  • Talwyn Faelyn. Half-Orc Maid ♀
  • Avery Marid. Tiefling Ropemaker ⚥

Rumours

  • The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.

The Naughty Priest

Map of The Naughty Priest

Humans pay double what other races pay here.

Menu

  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.

Characters

  • Frederick Fae. Half-Orc Prophet ♂
  • Titus Destrier. Halfling Ranger ♂
  • Kaith Dustpelt. Half-Orc Farmhand ♂

Rumours

  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
  • Cultists have come to town.

The Gullible Goldbeater

Map of The Gullible Goldbeater

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.

Characters

  • Landon Gale. Halfling Ferryman ♂
  • Renee Scott. Dwarf Pirate ♀
  • George Pierce. Half-Elf Cleric ♂

Rumours

  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.

Donovan Everett's Inn

Map of Donovan Everett's Inn

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!

Characters

  • Nadeera Vassan. Halfling Scop ♀
  • Isis Urean. Gnome Witchdoctor ♀
  • Max Norman. Dwarf Wheelwright ⚥

Rumours

  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.

The Ethical Shilling Inn

Map of The Ethical Shilling Inn

There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.

Menu

  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?

Characters

  • Jimbo Fallow. Halfling Bouncer ♂
  • Sisco Scott. Human Sheriff ⚥
  • Llewelyn Wilton. Human Gameskeeper ♂

Rumours

  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

The Cockered Cooper Tavern

Map of The Cockered Cooper Tavern

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.

Characters

  • Dmitri Orsan. Human Detective ♂
  • Eden Lesley. Half-Orc Cartographer ♀
  • Helen Loch. Halfling Astrologer ♀

Rumours

  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at The Amaranth Town.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.

The Extroverted Farmer

Map of The Extroverted Farmer

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.

Characters

  • Sisco Boone. Elf Farmer ⚥
  • Landon Bladefist. Half-Orc Prince ♂
  • Liara Erwin. Human Pirate ♀

Rumours

  • Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at Shipwreck of the Keeper that control your mind.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.

Parker Jordan's Taphouse

Map of Parker Jordan's Taphouse

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.

Characters

  • Mila Lachlan. Dwarf Jeweler ♀
  • Tamara Loch. Tiefling Castellan ♀
  • Christopher Adir. Half-Elf Tanner ♂

Rumours

  • Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
  • The local inn is going out of business.
  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.

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