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Nev Vassan's Inn

Map of Nev Vassan's Inn

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...

Characters

  • Kendra Grail. Human Scribe ♀
  • Carly Winter. Halfling Cooper ♀
  • Kasper Mehmed. Tiefling Animal Tamer ♂

Rumours

  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.

The Attempting Sard

Map of The Attempting Sard

An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.

Menu

  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Gin. Where the juice?

Characters

  • Matteus Rucker. Dwarf Warlock ♂
  • Mugheer Moran. Half-Elf Tattooist ♂
  • Emyr Reddy. Dwarf Captain ♂

Rumours

  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.

Lulu Firefang's Inn

Map of Lulu Firefang's Inn

This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.

Menu

  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!

Characters

  • Shirley Laroque. Gnome Princess ♀
  • Jakob Michaels. Tiefling Armorer ♂
  • Liara Ironbane. Dwarf Erenagh ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
  • There is an ooze living in the local church.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.

The Querulous Tourney Tavern

Map of The Querulous Tourney Tavern

You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.

Characters

  • Ember Massa. Human Seer ♀
  • Julia Moran. Human Exile ♀
  • Kasim Davis. Tiefling Illusionist ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • A giant bird has been spotted near Temple of Living Vine.
  • A man new to town is selling magical weapons.

The Purple Owl

Map of The Purple Owl

The name of this tavern changes every day.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.

Characters

  • Maz Dunstan. Gnome Clockkeeper ⚥
  • Runar Marshall. Half-Elf Student ♂
  • Rowan Hynes. Elf Exorcist ⚥

Rumours

  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.

The Witty Paige

Map of The Witty Paige

The text on the sign is written backward.

Menu

  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Joel Bloodhoof. Tiefling Healer ♂
  • Dag James. Half-Elf Oracle ♂
  • Giselle Ward. Gnome Seer ♀

Rumours

  • More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.

The Lively Dosser

Map of The Lively Dosser

1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.

Menu

  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
  • Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.

Characters

  • Marcus Weston. Elf King ♂
  • Sasha Barlow. Half-Elf Erenagh ♀
  • Helsora Rowe. Gnome Cotter ♀

Rumours

  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.

The Horse And Book

Map of The Horse And Book

The tavern is staffed by maniacal goblins.

Menu

  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.

Characters

  • Katherine Haggard. Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
  • Eden Loch. Elf Painter ⚥
  • Sahin Miller. Half-Elf Alchemist ⚥

Rumours

  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.

The Lecturing Llama

Map of The Lecturing Llama

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • baked Tilapia. A healthy choice.
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Pan Fried Trout. Crispy!

Characters

  • Myron Vonner. Elf Hired Muscle ♂
  • Daphne Rana. Half-Orc Warlock ♀
  • Indra Vinder. Elf Captain Of The Guard ♀

Rumours

  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.

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