Taverns
Locale
The Vain Weirkeeper
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Hendricks Brown. Dwarf Wheelwright ♂
- Percival Moonstone. Half-Elf Model ♂
- Gael Roderick. Tiefling Bladesmith ♂
Rumours
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Immaculate Moat
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Lacey Everett. Tiefling Fighter ♀
- Kasandra Carson. Tiefling Guard ♀
- Muriel Cruise. Half-Elf Cardinal ♀
Rumours
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
The Miserly Acre Inn
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Frank Enola. Half-Elf Bard ♂
- Leo Roderick. Human Astronomer ♂
- Altes Orsan. Half-Elf Cooper ♂
Rumours
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
Jasper Quinn's Inn
This new tavern is built atop the old, which was destroyed by an avalanche.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
Characters
- Arish Todd. Dwarf Fighter ♂
- Shangela Enola. Gnome Astrologer ♀
- Nina Pierre-Dupois. Elf Gambler ♀
Rumours
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
Justin Browneye's Inn
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Sumesh Duraz. Dwarf Miller ⚥
- Nikolas Quaresh. Halfling Poacher ♂
- Sawyer Scott. Half-Elf Jailer ⚥
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
The Pink Fiddler Inn
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
Characters
- Maz Reece. Elf Minstrel ⚥
- Sarab Roderick. Half-Elf Sergeant At Arms ⚥
- Bedelia Northrend. Tiefling Crime Boss ♀
Rumours
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
The Cracking Builder
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Eve Nighy. Tiefling Fletcher ♀
- Sisco Donovan. Gnome Auditor ⚥
- Avery Ali. Tiefling Cardinal ⚥
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
The Gullible Herce Tavern
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Dov Massa. Half-Elf Inquisitor ♂
- Kaith Brown. Halfling Cutpurse ♂
- Bundringo Lesley. Halfling Translator ⚥
Rumours
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
The Dank Quarterstaff Inn
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Farquesh Bladefist. Half-Orc Chemist ♂
- Lydia Carson. Gnome Cardinal ♀
- Jimbo Spall. Gnome Mason ♂
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- A large egg is near Hideaway Ruins.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
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