Taverns
Locale
The Bowyer And Pantry
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Galen Roderick. Dwarf Clockkeeper ♂
- Elias Dresdain. Human Road Master ♂
- Mary Wazels. Elf Sergeant At Arms ♀
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
Penelope Forgeclaw's Tavern
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Donal Duval. Elf Undertaker ♂
- Timo Blackaxe. Dwarf Woolwinder ♀
- Sisco Knight. Dwarf Priest ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
The Feisty Wharf
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Dina Faelyn. Elf Cleric ♀
- Marcus Reece. Human Storyteller ♂
- Peter Hynes. Human Dealer ♂
Rumours
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- was killed by wolves.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
The Loving Tyne
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Maz Abasi. Half-Orc Street Performer ⚥
- Keeley Northrend. Elf Auditor ♀
- Salvatore Rucker. Gnome Commissar ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
Vivien Lledrod's Tavern
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Vidar Garnik. Gnome Witchdoctor ♂
- Fribbington Destrier. Halfling Ringmaster ⚥
- Dael Pyre. Tiefling Chief ♀
Rumours
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
The Pesky Sardonyx
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
Characters
- Etienne Summer. Elf Architect ♂
- Jade Birchfall. Halfling Roper ♀
- Amelia Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Furniture Maker ♀
Rumours
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
Caroc Malfoy's Inn
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Garrus Travis. Tiefling Notary ♂
- Titus Duval. Gnome Prince ♂
- Kyris Joygrove. Gnome Mercenary ♂
Rumours
- Someone summoned a demon.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
The Sinking Pleasure
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
Characters
- Myron Mattell. Dwarf Gameskeeper ♂
- Fribbington Vinder. Halfling Gentleman ⚥
- Ceri Scott. Halfling Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
The Shaking Alewife Inn
Wild birds are lining the rooftops.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
Characters
- Michelle Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Lecturer ♀
- Ewan Dresdain. Tiefling Nanny ♂
- Jaden Roderick. Gnome Mage ♂
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
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