Taverns
Locale
Amelia Erwin's Inn
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Geoffrey Bloodhoof. Human Cooper ♂
- Roxy Alard. Halfling Marshall ♀
- Bundringo Barrow. Human Smuggler ⚥
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
The Reconciling Penny
Wild birds are lining the rooftops.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
Characters
- Gael White. Elf Jester ♂
- Sulfras Payne. Dwarf Fisher ♂
- Badaar Elonil. Dwarf Physicist ♂
Rumours
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
The Loving Buffoon Inn
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Sumesh Hale. Half-Elf Gameskeeper ⚥
- Hiram Harad. Dwarf Lead Servant ♂
- Samir Goldpetal. Elf Auditor ♂
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Pesky Poet
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Ben Goldpetal. Half-Elf Abbot ♂
- Cole Duffield. Gnome Courtier ♂
- Zie Grail. Halfling Florist ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Naughty Mailer Inn
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Phoebe Loch. Human Acolyte ♀
- Timothy Banes. Half-Orc Surgeon ♂
- Rory Winterheart. Elf Ward ♂
Rumours
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
Esmeralda Kusheth's Tavern
There are clouds inside, nestled up against the roof.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
Characters
- Faed Faelyn. Gnome Hermit ♂
- Jen Fordragon. Halfling Ranger ♀
- Sumesh Adir. Half-Orc Bard ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
The Sketching Bushell
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Kallum Elonil. Half-Orc Waiter ♂
- Taylor Watson. Halfling Physician ⚥
- Max Stonesworn. Dwarf Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
The Impertinent Plowman Taphouse
The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Mila Selwyn. Human Spice Merchant ♀
- Patrick Bradley. Elf Librarian ♂
- Sumesh Masak. Half-Elf Cartographer ⚥
Rumours
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
The Unmuzzled Barter
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Meara Marshall. Dwarf Brasier ♂
- Dieter Ali. Human Assassin ♂
- Kharda Hamlin. Half-Orc Sergeant At Arms ♀
Rumours
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
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