Taverns
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The Completing Cocket
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Sandra Sams. Gnome Furniture Maker ♀
- Sawyer Pierce. Half-Orc Animal Tamer ⚥
- Hector Freeman. Gnome Watchman ♂
Rumours
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
The Curing Courtesan
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Max Hawkwing. Elf Therapist ⚥
- Salvatore Duval. Dwarf Soothsayer ♂
- Harold Urean. Gnome Student ♂
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
The Ethical Carbuncle Taphouse
This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Dustin Ironlatch. Dwarf Druid ♂
- Pete Strongjaw. Half-Orc Rogue ♂
- Vivi Vonner. Half-Elf Anthropologist ♀
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Bottomless Chasm Crossing.
The Craven Stool Tavern
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Zie Briggs. Human Pawn Shop Owner ♀
- Anto Wright. Human Leatherworker ♂
- Donal Marshall. Elf Potter ♂
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
The Leaving Treasure
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
Characters
- Yusef White. Human Knight ♂
- Lilith Mattell. Gnome Woolwinder ♀
- Gowen Proudhands. Gnome Houndmaster ♂
Rumours
- If you go to Statue of the Hanop, you can be healed.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
The Cock And Bow
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Charlie Orsan. Half-Elf Druid ⚥
- Fribbington Bradley. Elf Skomorokh ⚥
- Malak Lucas. Half-Elf Grocer ♀
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Wrestling Life
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Bernie Mulgrew. Half-Elf Makeup Artist ⚥
- River Norton. Gnome Gunsmith ⚥
- Sisco Darwin. Gnome Illuminator ⚥
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
The Overdrawing Monastery
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Bebe Black. Half-Orc Boatman ♀
- Alex Birchfall. Gnome Mercer ♂
- Iris Cinders. Tiefling Toll Keeper ♀
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Mattering Dancer
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Doran Frida. Dwarf Admiral ⚥
- Finley Harber. Gnome Librarian ⚥
- Lariat Malfoy. Half-Orc Drag Queen ♂
Rumours
- Titus's Zeppelin is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
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