Taverns
Locale
The Pungent Cobbler Tavern
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Mint Lamb. Why do we eat cute little animals? Why?
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Jody Hickory. Dwarf Warden ♀
- Salvatore Bowes. Human Bard ♂
- Celeste Marid. Elf Prisoner ♀
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Amabie's Rest.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
The Lame Life
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Madoc Harad. Dwarf Alcoholic ♂
- Josua Weston. Tiefling Wheelwright ♂
- Jacques Mattell. Half-Elf Chief ♂
Rumours
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- Tree of the Asp is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
Avital Silverback's Taphouse
A guard stands outside the door, choosing who may come in.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Sarab Roundtree. Dwarf Roper ⚥
- Karth Cruise. Half-Orc Wizard ♂
- Tenjon Hamilton. Dwarf Ward ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
Monica Honeyfur's Taphouse
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Etienne Jayid. Tiefling Ropemaker ♂
- Jago Hume. Tiefling Oracle ♂
- Sisco Dawnpelt. Half-Orc Noble ⚥
Rumours
- You may summon any elemental at Timeless Menhir.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
The Urban Penny Tavern
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Jade Loudbelly. Half-Orc Paladin ♀
- Simon Jordan. Human Wizard ♂
- Omar Turner. Tiefling Bridle Maker ♂
Rumours
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
Beatrix Greennose's Inn
This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Kraken Bisque. We're pretty sure there's no kraken in this.
Characters
- Bernie Walker. Human Diviner ⚥
- Yasmin El-Hasan. Human Priest ♀
- Delia Massa. Half-Orc Refugee ♀
Rumours
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
Favian Whitethorn's Tavern
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Riley Huon. Elf Barbarian ♀
- Jasper Jones. Elf Sculptor ♂
- Katinka Abasi. Elf Silversmith ♀
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Poor Bowyer Inn
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Canton Mervor. Dwarf Cleric ♂
- Finley Hawkwing. Half-Orc Sculptor ⚥
- Talwyn Duval. Half-Orc Earl ♀
Rumours
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
The Stone And Tourney
Half of the tavern was burned down in a recent fire.
Menu
- Fried Beaver Tail. You're curious, aren't you?
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Dawn Loch. Halfling Gambler ♀
- Alendra Lucas. Elf Abbess ♀
- Marilyn Colman. Elf Man At Arms ♀
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
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