Taverns
Locale
The Overcooked Cobbler
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Finley Massa. Halfling Bouncer ⚥
- Sadie Smyth. Dwarf Hersir ♀
- Gavin Hickory. Gnome Druid ♂
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Beached Tallship.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
The Troubled Cup
A large dragon head is stuffed and hangs on the wall.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Maz Erwin. Dwarf Bowyer ⚥
- Julia Darwin. Half-Elf Tattooist ♀
- Daisy Greennose. Halfling Singer ♀
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Brittany's Tree that control your mind.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
The Suggesting Knife
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Alexis Everett. Gnome Admiral ♀
- Raven Massa. Half-Elf Abbess ♀
- Parker Enola. Human Wizard ⚥
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- A circus is coming to town.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
The Humming Skinner
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.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Duck Mattell. Dwarf Erenagh ♂
- Blake Vinder. Dwarf Burglar ⚥
- Kerry Pyre. Tiefling Troubadour ♀
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
The Bawdy Chalcedony Inn
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Katarina Whisperwind. Human Wrestler ♀
- Tom Mervor. Halfling Admiral ♂
- Bashara Deverin. Half-Elf Waiter ♀
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Ice Crystals of the Wharf.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
The Lantern And Fiddler
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Metjen Enola. Elf Barber Surgeon ♂
- Sophie Nighy. Elf Silversmith ♀
- Sumesh Reedwater. Gnome Lecturer ⚥
Rumours
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
The Wharf And Lizard
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Marge Briggs. Halfling Bear Leader ♀
- Leif Roundtree. Human Architect ♂
- Tenjon Turner. Halfling Jailer ♂
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
The Acquiring Hare
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Chandra Roderick. Tiefling Gladiator ♀
- Helen Greene. Half-Elf Necromancer ♀
- Ian Fordragon. Dwarf Ropemaker ♂
Rumours
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
The Coming Armor
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
Characters
- Storm Gaelen. Halfling Cleric ♀
- Lars Ferrier. Half-Elf Scop ♂
- Akdir Smyth. Halfling Surgeon ♂
Rumours
- The bees here make the best honey.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
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