Taverns
Locale
The Zesty Sheperd Inn
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Theodora Ali. Halfling Pawn Shop Owner ♀
- Donovan AnaanShan. Elf Wizard ♂
- Tenjon Loch. Human Inquisitor ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
Fareed Quicktongue's Inn
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Steven Zaki. Halfling Miller ♂
- Blake Dalton. Half-Elf Acolyte ⚥
- Elise Oak. Gnome Thief ♀
Rumours
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
The Dancer And Pint
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Lena Alhara. Half-Elf Brewer ♀
- Jevon Enola. Dwarf Judge ♂
- Magda Michaels. Gnome Healer ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Homer's Crater.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Quarrelsome Barter
The swamp gasses have stained the lower half of each window.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Ragnar Roderick. Human Cardinal ♂
- Elevrir Graves. Tiefling Cleric ♂
- Sarab El-Hasan. Tiefling Leatherworker ⚥
Rumours
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
Cassius Heartpound's Taphouse
A large dragon head is stuffed and hangs on the wall.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Dub Ali. Half-Elf Town Crier ♂
- Alexandra Fordragon. Human Admiral ♀
- Levi Autumn. Dwarf Cult Leader ♂
Rumours
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
The Ethical Scribe
The chairs here are giant mushrooms.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Winona Stoutheart. Gnome Road Master ♀
- Tiffany Ellis. Dwarf Cotter ♀
- Raed Dalton. Half-Elf Minister ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
The Juicy Illustration Inn
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
Characters
- Kallum Crump. Halfling Druid ♂
- Max AnaanShan. Human Auctioneer ⚥
- Rowan Freeman. Tiefling Boatman ⚥
Rumours
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
The Yeasty Jack Taphouse
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Roger Hume. Tiefling Troubadour ♂
- Mushin Faelyn. Elf Almoner ♂
- Elisha Karim. Gnome Poultry Keeper ♀
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- If you go to Frances's Cemetery, you can be healed.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Bawd And Butte
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Charlie Terryn. Half-Orc Astronomer ⚥
- Lillian Shalamayne. Human Miller ♀
- Alaya Anwen. Half-Elf Hersir ♀
Rumours
- Adventurers have gone missing at The Vermilion Pit.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
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