Taverns
Locale
Alys Dustclaw's Taphouse
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Dustin Marshall. Half-Elf Woodcutter ♂
- Hayden Rucker. Dwarf Runaway ♂
- Jakob Blacksmith. Dwarf Tutor ♂
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Dipper And Trapper
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
Characters
- Taylor Ali. Half-Elf Brewer ⚥
- Andrew Massa. Halfling Chaplain ♂
- Daventry Ironbrow. Dwarf Madame ♂
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Forgotten Hamlet.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
Gavril Donovan's Tavern
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Pete Travis. Dwarf Gladiator ♂
- Finley Ali. Tiefling Celebrity ⚥
- Dmitri Vinder. Half-Orc Illusionist ♂
Rumours
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
The Lively Trapper
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Characters
- Dawn Sebastian. Halfling Urchin ♀
- Haryk Wynne. Elf Acrobat ♂
- Caroc Shalamayne. Half-Elf Fisher ♂
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- Last month it rained fish.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Reckless Ark
Icicles large enough to kill a man hang from the eavestroughs.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Fribbington Poots. Human Singer ⚥
- Nico Hamlin. Human Runaway ♂
- Faed Banes. Gnome Potter ♂
Rumours
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- A circus is coming to town.
The Indelible Boothaler Tavern
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Nick Hamilton. Gnome Ranger ♂
- Lucia Zaki. Human Town Crier ♀
- Jon Stormtiger. Half-Orc Herbalist ♂
Rumours
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
The Yeoman And Gorget
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
Characters
- Dana Banes. Half-Elf Vintner ♀
- Emyr Knight. Gnome Watchmaker ♂
- Daisy Gale. Elf Engineer ♀
Rumours
- There have been human sacrifices at Gaia's Firey Heart.
- The trees here are alive.
- Last week it rained frogs.
The Objecting Nun
This new tavern is built atop the old, which was destroyed by an avalanche.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Katrina Bradley. Half-Elf Ranger ♀
- Emily Ravage. Tiefling Judge ♀
- Evonne Potter. Human Medic ♀
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Town of the Herce.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
Etienne Truthseeker's Tavern
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Angie Kaye. Human Tax Collector ♀
- Reiko Norman. Dwarf Nanny ♀
- Ria Dempsy. Human Clerk ♀
Rumours
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
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