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The Dingy Arrow Taphouse

Map of The Dingy Arrow Taphouse

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!

Characters

  • Timo Hickory. Dwarf Rat Catcher ♀
  • Dinan Payne. Half-Elf Fighter ♂
  • Isabelle Vonner. Tiefling Animal Tamer ♀

Rumours

  • There is a bush which moves around near John's Cemetery.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
  • An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.

The Pink Lantern Tavern

Map of The Pink Lantern Tavern

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.

Characters

  • Llewelyn Todd. Gnome Scullion ♂
  • Phoebe Redscar. Half-Orc Marshall ♀
  • Bedelia Tinkereye. Halfling Guard ♀

Rumours

  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • The constable was in a drunken fight.

The Prestigious Master Inn

Map of The Prestigious Master Inn

There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.

Menu

  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.

Characters

  • Owen Anwen. Half-Orc Innkeeper ♂
  • Natar Thom. Human Necromancer ♂
  • Ivan Abasi. Human Silversmith ♂

Rumours

  • The mayor wants to have a festival.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.

The Recognizing Lynx

Map of The Recognizing Lynx

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.

Characters

  • Gwendolyn Alard. Elf Maid ♀
  • Laurie Lesley. Tiefling Cleric ♀
  • Dana Rucker. Half-Elf Fighter ♀

Rumours

  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.

The Staff And Jongleur

Map of The Staff And Jongleur

Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.

Menu

  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.

Characters

  • Alan Grail. Half-Orc Host ♂
  • Ven Stonesworn. Elf Acater ♂
  • Max Haggard. Elf Physician ⚥

Rumours

  • Bridge of the Quail provides a steady supply of peons.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.

The Running Antelope

Map of The Running Antelope

There is some sort of dog tied up outside.

Menu

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Roger Spring. Halfling Almoner ♂
  • Mercy Zantus. Dwarf Assassin ♀
  • Adrian Clarke. Dwarf Singer ♂

Rumours

  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.

Misha Ironhelm's Tavern

Map of Misha Ironhelm's Tavern

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.

Characters

  • Ven Masak. Gnome Singer ♂
  • Maz Wood. Half-Orc Skomorokh ⚥
  • Landon Ashfield. Half-Elf Anthropologist ♂

Rumours

  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • A large egg is near Alendra's Waterfall.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.

The Well Groomed Dragon Taphouse

Map of The Well Groomed Dragon Taphouse

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.

Characters

  • Jody Sybil. Halfling Mason ♀
  • River Faelyn. Half-Orc Castellan ⚥
  • Kali Darkwood. Halfling Illuminator ♀

Rumours

  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
  • Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.

The Sketchy Sapphire

Map of The Sketchy Sapphire

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.

Characters

  • Alexis Connington. Half-Elf Waiter ♀
  • Arabella Travis. Elf Flautist ♀
  • Samir Faelyn. Human Cleric ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
  • Three people have gone missing from town.

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