Taverns
Locale
The Knowing Gold
This tavern has massive spider-like legs, and is constantly moving.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Parker Mournhell. Dwarf Apothecary ⚥
- Phoebe Laroque. Halfling Mercer ♀
- Kaith Ferrier. Halfling Sailmaker ♂
Rumours
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
The Thirsty Quack Taphouse
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Erolith Oathstone. Halfling Prisoner ♀
- Helsora Weston. Half-Orc Chef ♀
- Sion Smyth. Elf Barbarian ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
The Fussy Cardinal
You have to know the password to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Olivier Wilbur. Halfling Inquisitor ⚥
- Luna Joygrove. Gnome Celebrity ♀
- Avery Mattell. Dwarf Fighter ⚥
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- is on the run from someone.
- The local gang has a new leader.
The Zealous Viper Taphouse
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Clam Chowder. Fishy and delishy.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Maggie Roderick. Dwarf Baker ♀
- Sawyer Gleeson. Gnome Cabbie ⚥
- Keeley Simpson. Dwarf Bargeman ♀
Rumours
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Prince And Lynx
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Ui Underhill. Gnome Writer ♂
- Max Simpson. Dwarf Gentleman ⚥
- Marek Thom. Dwarf Florist ♂
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
The Yellow Crow
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Katarina Oak. Tiefling Poet ♀
- Owen Gellar. Halfling Celebrity ♂
- Jax Loch. Half-Elf Bouncer ♂
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
The Potable Rogue Inn
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
Characters
- Nena Rucker. Gnome Outlander ♀
- Fiona Mulgrew. Dwarf Judge ♀
- Vuska Stonesworn. Half-Elf Houndmaster ♀
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
The Purse And Bone
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Jackson Clarke. Human Tanner ♂
- Olivier Roundtree. Dwarf Innkeeper ⚥
- Helena Walker. Half-Orc Brewer ♀
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Ralph's Claw.
The Wizard And Bow
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Richard Silvertree. Elf Wizard ♂
- Katherine Marshall. Half-Elf Busker ♀
- Sawyer Hogan. Gnome Woodcutter ⚥
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
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