Taverns
Locale
The Trading Judge
A shady looking guy in the corner will sell you discount potions.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
Characters
- Bodwyn Wolfbrother. Gnome Shepherd ♂
- Charlie Black. Half-Orc Ward ⚥
- Dora Loch. Half-Elf Archivist ♀
Rumours
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Chasm of the Calico.
Daniel Weston's Taphouse
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Joey Brocksby. Tiefling Clerk ♂
- Hayden Roundtree. Half-Orc Charioteer ♂
- Reeve Spall. Tiefling Bard ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Fire And Crofter
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Galvur Winterheart. Elf Ferryman ♂
- Desmond Goldtree. Half-Elf Commoner ♂
- Magda Barrow. Elf Lead Servant ♀
Rumours
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
The Pribbling Stringer
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
Characters
- Charlie Donovan. Elf Weaver ⚥
- Randle Ironbrow. Dwarf Toll Keeper ♂
- Hiram Mournhell. Half-Elf Essayist ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
The Puzzling Dosser Taphouse
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Dwyer Jones. Halfling Botanist ♂
- Sasha Sebastian. Human Boatman ♀
- Edmond Sebastian. Human Prince ♂
Rumours
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
The Fragrant Stool
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Sumesh Weston. Human Road Master ⚥
- Jonas Weston. Half-Orc Poet ♂
- Charlie Roderick. Half-Orc Cotter ⚥
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
The Friar And Crofter
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Aela Morningstar. Half-Elf Earl ♀
- Landon Banes. Gnome Nurse ♂
- Katarina James. Tiefling Chemist ♀
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- The bees here make the best honey.
The Scholarly Griffin
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Elias Duval. Dwarf Sergeant At Arms ♂
- Eden Mossrock. Halfling Prostitute ⚥
- Neil James. Dwarf Hayward ♂
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
The Scraping Cartographer
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Parker Huon. Human Undertaker ⚥
- Quentin Kaye. Dwarf Alcoholic ♂
- River Lachlan. Gnome Former Adventurer ⚥
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- There is a bush which moves around near Shipwreck of the Cartographer.
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