Taverns
The Broken Bow Tavern
There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.
Menu
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Mercy Michaels. Human Diviner ♀
- Zayne Spring. Gnome Thatcher ♂
- Finley Adir. Human Madame ⚥
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Pool of the Pot.
The Jack And Stone
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Liara Mowbry. Halfling Inquisitor ♀
- Cynthia Fitzgerald. Human Hatter ♀
- Sandra Northrend. Human Bowyer ♀
Rumours
- The Queen has been cursed.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
The Handling Cuirass
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Jakob Pierce. Elf Jester ♂
- Dolan Pierre-Dupois. Elf Medic ♂
- Sion Carrion. Tiefling Stonecutter ♂
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
The Pelican And Pantry
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Jakob Abbey. Half-Orc Dean ♂
- Vuska Boone. Half-Orc Ward ♀
- Nathaniel Faelyn. Dwarf Host ♂
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
The Exalted Crenel
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
Characters
- Pascal Potter. Gnome Prisoner ♂
- Aura Bradley. Half-Elf Gambler ♀
- Robert Mossrock. Gnome Herbalist ♂
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- The local gang has a new leader.
The Avaricious Saddler
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Chicken Surprise. It's fish.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Conn Mowbry. Dwarf Inquisitor ♂
- Mugheer Simpson. Elf Busker ♂
- Parker Freeman. Tiefling Bridle Maker ⚥
Rumours
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Pick And Lutenist
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Jacek Erwin. Elf Book Binder ♂
- Jedrek Shad. Elf Scullion ♂
- Reiko Clarke. Human Comedian ♀
Rumours
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Rolling Plumer
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
Characters
- Elmo Grief. Tiefling Blacksmith ♂
- Sawyer Gellar. Human Medic ⚥
- Anya Lesley. Gnome Paladin ♀
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- The Queen has been cursed.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
Franklin Travis's Taphouse
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Donal Scott. Gnome Refugee ♂
- Jerome Dawnpelt. Half-Orc Cleric ♂
- Hayden Alard. Gnome Gambler ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
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