Taverns
Locale
The Vivid Bodyguard Inn
A large tree grows through the center of the tavern.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Rowan Adir. Elf Diviner ⚥
- Sarab Winterheart. Tiefling Erenagh ⚥
- Haryk Enola. Half-Elf Hatter ♂
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
The Sandy Tanner
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Michelle Autumn. Elf Bishop ♀
- Kiernan Shimmer. Tiefling Attendant ♂
- Gwen Siggurd. Dwarf Nursemaid ♀
Rumours
- was killed by zombies.
- It's going to snow.
- A new church is being built in town.
Percival Mulgrew's Inn
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Sarab Beech. Halfling Woolwinder ⚥
- Makayla Faelyn. Gnome Monk ♀
- Marlon Abbey. Halfling Carpenter ♂
Rumours
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
The Peaceful Woman Tavern
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Frank Nozzlenuck. Half-Orc Bodyguard ♂
- Alam Gemleaf. Elf Clown ♂
- Fribbington Jayid. Half-Elf Seer ⚥
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Light of the Hammer.
Dianne Potter's Inn
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
Characters
- Ember Brocksby. Human Barber ♀
- Gwendolyn Haggard. Half-Elf Lead Servant ♀
- Desmond Pierce. Human Ropemaker ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
The Draining Taster
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Ego Brown. Gnome Wrestler ♂
- Brienna Wilton. Human Scout ♀
- Roman Carter. Tiefling Paladin ♂
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- The bees here make the best honey.
The Lonely Constable
Half of the tavern was burned down in a recent fire.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Olivia Pegg. Half-Elf Weaver ♀
- Kimberly Gellar. Tiefling Athlete ♀
- Jonas Black. Dwarf Makeup Artist ♂
Rumours
- It's said that bodies taken to Beached Tallship may return to life.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
Clark Broadbent's Tavern
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Olivier Poots. Halfling Baker ⚥
- Teresa Bozier. Half-Orc Sailmaker ♀
- Alondra Mattell. Human Bridle Maker ♀
Rumours
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
The Pale Chain
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Miriam Norman. Elf Farmer ♀
- Marilyn Dalton. Human Acrobat ♀
- Bedelia Lesley. Gnome Auditor ♀
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- The local constable is a vampire.
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