Taverns
Locale
The Whimsical Cup
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Laban Timber. Gnome Hersir ♂
- Dieter Pierce. Half-Elf Accountant ♂
- Oisin Colman. Human Sorcerer ♂
Rumours
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
The Clouted Fuller
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Calla Shad. Halfling Wizard ♀
- Luthor Roundtree. Half-Elf Ferryman ♂
- Sarab Zaki. Half-Orc Celebrity ⚥
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
The Venomed Tasset Tavern
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- White Wine. A classic.
Characters
- Forbes Briggs. Tiefling Taxidermist ♂
- Fribbington Larchwood. Halfling Gunsmith ⚥
- River Belet. Half-Orc Exile ⚥
Rumours
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
The Spear And Curate
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Hector Alma. Human Librarian ♂
- Rowan Enola. Half-Elf Exile ⚥
- Mary Moonstone. Elf Poet ♀
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Dina's Town that control your mind.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Gallon And Laundress
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Clementine Alhara. Half-Orc Thief ♀
- Dawn Autumn. Gnome Grocer ♀
- Jerome Windrunner. Gnome Druid ♂
Rumours
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
Clio Deverin's Tavern
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Max Mattell. Human Farmer ⚥
- Avery Reddy. Half-Elf Ranger ⚥
- Rolf Harber. Half-Elf Painter ♂
Rumours
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
The Frivolous Maid
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- 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.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Sahin Wildwood. Halfling Druid ⚥
- Nora Norton. Half-Elf Nursemaid ♀
- Indra Freeman. Half-Orc Mercenary ♀
Rumours
- A local girl has gone missing.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
The Ruby And Mistress
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Karen Shad. Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
- Derrick Grief. Tiefling Scout ♂
- Brogan Fallenoak. Halfling Captain Of The Guard ♂
Rumours
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
The Villainous Yak Tavern
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Sisco Echols. Human Cleric ⚥
- Delia Greentree. Elf Priest ♀
- Steven Ferncloud. Half-Orc Chef ♂
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
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