Taverns
Locale
The Bee And Goblet
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Sisco Spike. Gnome Fighter ⚥
- Vivian Hadwell. Human Congresswoman ♀
- Kirsten Larchwood. Halfling Artist ♀
Rumours
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Grayrock.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
The Parting Knacker
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Harold Wynne. Half-Elf Minister ♂
- Roxy Pierce. Half-Elf Sergeant ♀
- Carly Honeyfur. Half-Orc Fire Eater ♀
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- There seem to be more rats about.
The Venomed Dagger
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Taylor Norman. Gnome Gambler ⚥
- Belor Jones. Halfling Librarian ♂
- Sawyer Carson. Tiefling Barber ⚥
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
The Loyal Heron Taphouse
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Teresa Mournhell. Tiefling Wizard ♀
- Gwen Kensley. Human Shipwright ♀
- Mervyn Marshall. Gnome Baron ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
The Villainous Raven Tavern
1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Ruther Hamilton. Tiefling Cleric ♂
- Dinan Norman. Half-Orc Warlock ♂
- Olivier Harber. Halfling Street Artist ⚥
Rumours
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- Three wizards live at Island of the Hilt.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
The Joking Boothaler
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Elmo Ashfield. Halfling Charlatan ♂
- Dael Pierce. Half-Orc Gunsmith ♀
- Nicholas Roderick. Dwarf Ringmaster ♂
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near The Thousand Span Tree.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
The Menacing Master
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Jax Spring. Halfling Cleric ♂
- Sandra Crewe. Human Model ♀
- Riley Moongarden. Elf Troubadour ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
The Sapper And Tapet
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Vivi Roderick. Human Apothecary ♀
- Aria Sorra. Elf Crime Boss ♀
- Badaar Ward. Half-Orc Constable ♂
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
The Artless Illustration Inn
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Aela Alhara. Dwarf Inquisitor ♀
- Wendall Sams. Human Chimney Sweeper ♂
- Rowan Blight. Tiefling Executioner ♂
Rumours
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
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