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The Cheeky Cricket Inn

Map of The Cheeky Cricket Inn

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.

Characters

  • Dov Lord. Gnome Jeweler ♂
  • Riley Marid. Elf Jeweler ⚥
  • Ui Dempsy. Half-Elf Barbarian ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • The constable was in a drunken fight.

The Well Groomed Maid

Map of The Well Groomed Maid

An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.

Characters

  • Doran Ironfist. Half-Orc Poultry Keeper ⚥
  • Cassius Rucker. Elf Hayward ♂
  • Maz Bradley. Half-Orc General ⚥

Rumours

  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.

The Misunderstanding Thimblerigger

Map of The Misunderstanding Thimblerigger

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.

Characters

  • Rowan Roderick. Gnome Waiter ⚥
  • Mugheer Connington. Halfling Anthropologist ♂
  • Linda Dalton. Half-Elf Spy ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
  • The bees here make the best honey.

The Virtuous Laundress Inn

Map of The Virtuous Laundress Inn

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

Menu

  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.

Characters

  • Tatiana Alard. Human Minstrel ♀
  • Frederick Snapmaw. Half-Orc Taxidermist ♂
  • Sisco Pierce. Half-Elf Woolwinder ⚥

Rumours

  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.

The Wide Eyed Quarrel

Map of The Wide Eyed Quarrel

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!

Characters

  • Taylor Carson. Halfling Actor ⚥
  • Nathalie Willow. Gnome Oracle ♀
  • Avital Arrias. Dwarf Tutor ♂

Rumours

  • Someone hid treasure in town.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.

The Humble Cup Tavern

Map of The Humble Cup Tavern

A field of corn grows right next to this tavern.

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Morgan Fordragon. Tiefling Writer ♂
  • Eric Rucker. Dwarf King ♂
  • Ragnar Fordragon. Half-Elf Carpenter ♂

Rumours

  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.

The Barnacle And Collier

Map of The Barnacle And Collier

The door to this tavern is always locked.

Menu

  • Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.

Characters

  • Zie Clarke. Half-Elf Model ♀
  • Tiffany Nighy. Dwarf Journalist ♀
  • Hugh Wrynn. Halfling Quartermaster ♂

Rumours

  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
  • A large egg is near The Thistle Town.
  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.

The Mewling Greave

Map of The Mewling Greave

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Max Marid. Half-Orc Auctioneer ⚥
  • Sazi Barlow. Gnome Sommelier ♀
  • Sisco Abbey. Half-Elf Juggler ⚥

Rumours

  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
  • If you go to The Cobalt Tree, you can be healed.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.

The Agate And Zebra

Map of The Agate And Zebra

A farmhouse has been converted into a tavern and inn. There are still plenty of farm animals about.

Menu

  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.

Characters

  • Heidi Pierce. Elf Charcoal Burner ♀
  • Ego Hickory. Halfling Exile ♂
  • Daisy Fitzgerald. Tiefling Taxidermist ♀

Rumours

  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.

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