Taverns
Locale
The Proofreading Colporteur
The chairs here are giant mushrooms.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Henry Potter. Half-Orc Artist ♂
- Kasim Vinder. Halfling Clockkeeper ♂
- Selena Scott. Halfling Judge ♀
Rumours
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
The Loathsome Shrimper Tavern
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Kandon Bloodhoof. Human Cartographer ♂
- Paul Belet. Half-Elf Almoner ♂
- Taylor Pierce. Half-Orc Bouncer ⚥
Rumours
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- Three wizards live at Island of the Freehold.
The Alighting Cry
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
Characters
- Bart Beech. Halfling Paladin ♂
- Olivier Hume. Half-Orc Bartender ⚥
- Riley Crump. Dwarf Beggar ⚥
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
Gia Shimmer's Tavern
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
Characters
- Nikolas Rucker. Halfling Undertaker ♂
- Dianne Malfoy. Gnome Priest ♀
- Rowan Shad. Halfling Actor ⚥
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
The Loyal Sword Tavern
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Pete Lachlan. Dwarf Watchmaker ♂
- Mervyn Orsan. Gnome Madman ♂
- Emyr Willow. Gnome Sculptor ♂
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
The Quartermaster And Tumbler
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Laikyn Pierce. Tiefling Scullion ♂
- Malak Norton. Halfling Singer ♀
- Deimos Crewe. Gnome Undertaker ♂
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
The Handsome Flume
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
Characters
- Farquesh AnaanShan. Half-Elf Gladiator ♂
- Dan Fordragon. Tiefling Diplomat ♂
- Sumesh Bozier. Half-Orc Translator ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
The Removing Penknife
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Etienne Mehmed. Elf Diplomat ♂
- Elias Donovan. Tiefling Barbarian ♂
- Ian Stone. Gnome Messenger ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- Last month it rained fish.
Gawen Redscar's Inn
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- brown Sugar Glazed Salmon. Sweet and salty and fishy
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Nelson Marshall. Half-Orc Duke ♂
- Sumesh Willow. Halfling Cooper ⚥
- Dolan Pierce. Tiefling Singer ♂
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- is on the run from someone.
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