Taverns
Locale
Dwyer Gleeson's Inn
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Lawson Stormrage. Halfling Armorer ♂
- Tanar Shalamayne. Elf Potter ♂
- Lawson Abbey. Human Accountant ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- The local inn is going out of business.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
The Pecking Peacock
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Maxwell Dalton. Halfling Rogue ♂
- Calla Rowan. Gnome Cleric ♀
- Asa Elonil. Tiefling Barber ♂
Rumours
- Town of the Bawd is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Disliking Man
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
Characters
- Cathleen Potter. Half-Orc Herald ♀
- Frank Donovan. Dwarf Armorer ♂
- Rebecca Whisperwind. Human Poacher ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
Zayne Spring's Taphouse
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Riley Hickory. Human Naperer ⚥
- Daisy Stonesworn. Elf Roper ♀
- Rowan Silverback. Half-Orc Craftsperson ♂
Rumours
- The bees here make the best honey.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
The Infectious Stewsman
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Erolith Ashfield. Gnome Sorcerer ♀
- Natalia Deadeye. Tiefling Wagoner ♀
- Sawyer Moran. Elf Squire ⚥
Rumours
- There's an ancient red dragon at Harbour of the Caltrop.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
The Lending Saddle
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Sarab Stoutheart. Halfling Astrologer ⚥
- Alendra Abasi. Half-Orc Journalist ♀
- Frances Reece. Human Cotter ♀
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
The Churlish Saddle Inn
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Karth Scott. Elf Diplomat ♂
- Eden Knight. Elf Prisoner ⚥
- Brian Quinn. Halfling Herbalist ♂
Rumours
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
The Crying Fueller
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Stuart Wolfbrother. Dwarf Sommelier ♂
- Daisy Simpson. Dwarf Bartender ♀
- Cassius Selwyn. Gnome Cult Leader ♂
Rumours
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
The Occasional Greave
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Frozen Apple Slices. It's an apple, but frozen.
Characters
- Etienne Heartpound. Half-Orc Street Performer ♂
- Taylor Meadowbrook. Gnome Vintner ⚥
- Sawyer Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Auctioneer ⚥
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
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