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The Detailing Maid

Map of The Detailing Maid

Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.
  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.

Characters

  • Olivier Mehmed. Elf Bloodletter ⚥
  • Sisco Monroe. Half-Orc Business Owner ⚥
  • Mary Terryn. Half-Elf Actor ♀

Rumours

  • Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.

Mona Mattell's Taphouse

Map of Mona Mattell's Taphouse

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.

Characters

  • Dan Sybil. Gnome Baron ♂
  • Parker James. Tiefling Maid ⚥
  • Bella Huon. Halfling Bailiff ♀

Rumours

  • Last week it rained frogs.
  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.

The Spry Fishmonger Inn

Map of The Spry Fishmonger Inn

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!

Characters

  • Avery Wolfbrother. Elf Bodyguard ⚥
  • Gannon Karim. Dwarf Baker ♂
  • Nora Silvermoon. Half-Elf Shaman ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
  • A giant ape is said to live near The Magnolia Island.
  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.

The Conman And Huntsman

Map of The Conman And Huntsman

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!

Characters

  • Yoko Nozzlenuck. Elf Shepherd ♀
  • Lars Summer. Elf Crime Boss ♂
  • Roger Smyth. Half-Elf Mage ♂

Rumours

  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.

Mugheer Bluepetal's Taphouse

Map of Mugheer Bluepetal's Taphouse

The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.

Menu

  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Ivor Moonblossom. Elf Sommelier ♂
  • Trixie Gleeson. Tiefling Nurse ♀
  • Zaeim Shadepelt. Half-Orc Clown ♂

Rumours

  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
  • A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.

The Suggesting Knife

Map of The Suggesting Knife

Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.

Menu

  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.

Characters

  • Lar Colman. Tiefling Artisan ♂
  • Elvira James. Tiefling Bartender ♀
  • Tiffany Mowbry. Halfling Watchman ♀

Rumours

  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.

The Foundryman And Palmer

Map of The Foundryman And Palmer

The text on the sign is written backward.

Menu

  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.

Characters

  • Stella Duval. Human Dealer ♀
  • Kasim Zaki. Halfling Bouncer ♂
  • Sawyer Spring. Dwarf Street Performer ⚥

Rumours

  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

The Witty Harpy

Map of The Witty Harpy

You have to know the password to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.

Characters

  • Jonas Moran. Halfling Baker ♂
  • Wendall Blackhammer. Dwarf Cobbler ♂
  • Charlie Terryn. Half-Orc Veteran ⚥

Rumours

  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
  • It was raining gold pieces last night.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.

The Frivolous Foundryman Tavern

Map of The Frivolous Foundryman Tavern

You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.

Menu

  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Charlie Deakin. Gnome Cleric ⚥
  • Dustin Moran. Halfling Gravedigger ♂
  • Justin Jones. Halfling Acrobat ♂

Rumours

  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.

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