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The Weirkeeper And Page

Map of The Weirkeeper And Page

There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.

Menu

  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Frozen Berries. These are good.
  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.

Characters

  • Dael Scott. Dwarf Clerk ♀
  • Muriel Moontree. Half-Elf Cabbie ♀
  • Diego Alhara. Halfling Road Master ♂

Rumours

  • was killed by an evil wizard.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.

The Adopting Anchorite

Map of The Adopting Anchorite

The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.

Menu

  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!

Characters

  • Winona Windrunner. Elf Earl ♀
  • Sumesh Ashes. Tiefling Bladesmith ⚥
  • Godfrey Dalton. Gnome Farmer ♂

Rumours

  • There's a cursed sword in the armory.
  • The town constable is cheating on his wife.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Bundringo's Island.

The Lame Woolcomber Inn

Map of The Lame Woolcomber Inn

Twin dwarves own this tavern.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.

Characters

  • Emyr Bradley. Dwarf Roper ♂
  • Taylor Wolfbrother. Dwarf Jester ⚥
  • Timo Lesley. Human Biologist ♀

Rumours

  • The inn has a secret dungeon.
  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.

Brom Kelshall's Taphouse

Map of Brom Kelshall's Taphouse

Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.

Menu

  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Frozen Apple Slices. It's an apple, but frozen.
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!

Characters

  • Jasper Rana. Human Healer ♂
  • Brogan Quaresh. Elf Stonecutter ♂
  • Cathleen Wood. Half-Orc Bouncer ♀

Rumours

  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.

The Stamping Butcher

Map of The Stamping Butcher

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.

Characters

  • Malak Mattell. Half-Orc Physicist ♀
  • Penelope Portman. Half-Elf Builder ♀
  • Symond Rowan. Halfling Street Artist ♂

Rumours

  • There is a bush which moves around near Jericho's Cave.
  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.

The Generating Mind

Map of The Generating Mind

The bartender here is a ghost.

Menu

  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Pascal Anwen. Dwarf Quartermaster ♂
  • Jericho Norman. Human Minstrel ♂
  • Fribbington Sorra. Dwarf Rogue ⚥

Rumours

  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.

The Lucky Poulter

Map of The Lucky Poulter

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

Menu

  • Crayfish Stew. Crayfish boiled in a tasty broth.
  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.

Characters

  • Lana Boone. Dwarf Flautist ♀
  • Cathleen Rowan. Gnome Chiropractor ♀
  • Denzel Laroque. Dwarf Craftsperson ♂

Rumours

  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.

The Deserving Sheperd

Map of The Deserving Sheperd

The sign outside is covered in ice.

Menu

  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.

Characters

  • Natalia Massa. Half-Orc Physician ♀
  • Kamal Scott. Gnome Shaman ♂
  • Sibylle Dempsy. Tiefling Paladin ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • Three wizards live at Harbour of the Dancer.

The Mewling Playwright

Map of The Mewling Playwright

This new tavern is built atop the old, which was destroyed by an avalanche.

Menu

  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
  • Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.

Characters

  • Derrick Kaye. Half-Elf Debt Collector ♂
  • Marion Brightstar. Gnome Charcoal Burner ♀
  • Jasper Dalton. Tiefling Jeweler ♂

Rumours

  • A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.

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