Taverns
Locale
The Picking Wharf
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Amelia Dresdain. Elf Wizard ♀
- Charlie Harber. Elf Shipwright ⚥
- Marcelin AnaanShan. Dwarf Paladin ♀
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
The Jaded Saddler Inn
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
Characters
- Brittany Michaels. Elf Comedian ♀
- Bernie Weston. Tiefling Druid ⚥
- Dwyer Scott. Tiefling Knight ♂
Rumours
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- A circus is coming to town.
The Villainous Linen Taphouse
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
Characters
- Sarab Rowe. Gnome Alchemist ⚥
- Hana Loch. Tiefling Constable ♀
- Asa Pierce. Halfling Road Master ♂
Rumours
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Proud Son Taphouse
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Joanna Duval. Human Con Artist ♀
- Olivier Whisperwind. Dwarf Dean ⚥
- Clark Masak. Human Chiropractor ♂
Rumours
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
The Rusty Viking Taphouse
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Andrew Weatherby. Halfling Monk ♂
- Riley Mervor. Tiefling Artisan ⚥
- Raven El-Hasan. Elf Mercenary ♀
Rumours
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- A circus is coming to town.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Fire And Tourney
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Zyra Kelshall. Gnome Sorcerer ♀
- Shay Enola. Half-Orc Rogue ♀
- Blake Weston. Gnome Cantor ⚥
Rumours
- If you go to Skull of the Pork, you can be healed.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
The Saint And Rogue
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Frank Shadowstripe. Half-Orc Apprentice ♂
- Raadi Ghani. Tiefling Animal Tamer ♂
- Jericho Wildwood. Halfling Commissar ♂
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Monitoring Pick
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Josua Michaels. Gnome Hayward ♂
- Doran Roundtree. Gnome Apprentice ⚥
- Kiran Monroe. Gnome Rogue ♂
Rumours
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
The Argolet And Jack
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Percival Wilbur. Dwarf Fortune Teller ♂
- Blake Mervor. Gnome Librarian ⚥
- Bernie Ferncloud. Half-Orc Necromancer ⚥
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
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