Taverns
Locale
The Dagger And Bather
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Cora Hawkwing. Half-Elf Miller ♀
- Doran Faelyn. Half-Elf Page ⚥
- Sahin Erwin. Human Celebrity ⚥
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
The Feisty Sacrifice
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
Characters
- Myron Dalton. Human Cult Leader ♂
- Rowan Scott. Tiefling Monk ⚥
- Luce Wright. Dwarf Baker ♀
Rumours
- The local constable is a vampire.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
The Carter And Harper
Humans pay double what other races pay here.
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Elise Diamondtree. Elf Minister ♀
- Shark Mulgrew. Dwarf Maid ♀
- Vetack Diamondtree. Elf Prince ♂
Rumours
- Circle of the Hyena was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
The Knight And Currier
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Laura Reece. Human Cleaner ♀
- Derrick Jayid. Halfling Acater ♂
- Henry Zantus. Half-Orc Smuggler ♂
Rumours
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
Marilyn Valdan's Tavern
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
Characters
- Julia Beech. Tiefling Inquisitor ♀
- Marek Graystripe. Half-Orc Furniture Maker ♂
- Eden Mattell. Halfling Cleric ⚥
Rumours
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
The Water And Pipe
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Elias Smyth. Gnome Monk ♂
- Rodney Duval. Half-Elf Fixer ♂
- Bernie Huon. Half-Elf Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Clio's Cemetery.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
The Calming Flume
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Brogan Mattell. Halfling Anthropologist ♂
- Tavi Monroe. Human Hatter ♂
- Frances Kaye. Human Cantor ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
The Violent Grocer Tavern
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Sarab Loch. Human Paladin ⚥
- Brienna Schmidt. Elf Bodyguard ♀
- Brenda Briggs. Tiefling Goldsmith ♀
Rumours
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
The Ward And Bodkin
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Malcolm Brightstar. Halfling Dean ♂
- Lia Winterheart. Elf Flautist ♀
- Kalth Masak. Tiefling Squire ♂
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at Colosseum of the Peddler, you'll begin to age backward.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- The local inn is going out of business.
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