Taverns
Locale
The Kingfisher And Trapper
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Weyland Greenleaf. Half-Elf Tanner ♂
- Violet Hardaxe. Half-Orc Sergeant At Arms ♀
- Rory Brightstar. Elf Carpenter ♂
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Chains of the Penknife.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
Ahsoka Icewing's Taphouse
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Maz Quinn. Tiefling Physician ⚥
- Kerry Mattell. Halfling Barber Surgeon ♀
- Jordan Deakin. Tiefling Inquisitor ♂
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
The Shaking Taster
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Ismael James. Half-Elf Artist ♂
- Avery Barlow. Gnome Warlock ⚥
- Theodora Smyth. Half-Orc Woodcutter ♀
Rumours
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Shocking Sword
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Marlon Bradley. Tiefling Veterinarian ♂
- Max Northrend. Human Engineer ⚥
- Laikyn Firebrand. Half-Orc Bouncer ♂
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- The local inn is going out of business.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
The Ostiary And Pantler
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Percival Moongarden. Half-Elf Jester ♂
- Charlie Wynne. Human Scribe ⚥
- Frances Harber. Halfling Pirate ♀
Rumours
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
The Lust And Hilt
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Matteus Shad. Half-Elf Almoner ♂
- Finley Duval. Dwarf Painter ⚥
- Makayla Carter. Human Fisher ♀
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
Eric Sten's Tavern
There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Brienna Jones. Halfling Thief ♀
- Carly Windfall. Halfling Hofmeister ♀
- Carys Zaros. Tiefling Soothsayer ♀
Rumours
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
The Viking And Unicorn
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Corn Chowder. Ya gotta like corn to like this.
Characters
- River Moontree. Half-Elf Auctioneer ⚥
- Ellie Wright. Tiefling Poet ♀
- Favian Crump. Tiefling Event Planner ♂
Rumours
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Modest Pick
This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Libby Knight. Halfling Hired Muscle ♀
- Helsora Pierre-Dupois. Elf Nanny ♀
- William Sweeny. Half-Elf Rogue ♂
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
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