Taverns
Locale
The Errant Cantor Taphouse
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Mercy Browntree. Halfling Woodcutter ♀
- Maz Hamid. Gnome Translator ⚥
- Karen Stormrage. Halfling Street Performer ♀
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at The Copper Circle that control your mind.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
The Likely Footpad
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Brogan Everett. Dwarf Veteran ♂
- Malak Wildwood. Halfling Warlock ♀
- Geoffrey Bradley. Half-Orc Assassin ♂
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
The Spry Cowherd Taphouse
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Ralph Dresdain. Halfling Congressman ♂
- Sumesh Hamilton. Tiefling Artisan ⚥
- Jago Dalton. Human Ranger ♂
Rumours
- You may summon any elemental at Zeppelin of the Spider.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
Theodora Gemleaf's Tavern
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Poisoned Apple. It's not real poison! Meade injected into an apple.
- Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Elise Belet. Half-Elf Ferryman ♀
- Lacey Hadwell. Human Merchant ♀
- Yasmeen Huon. Elf Animal Tamer ♀
Rumours
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- It's going to snow.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
The Captain And Purse
There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
Characters
- Ruby Miller. Gnome Physicist ♀
- Sisco Carter. Half-Orc Cobbler ⚥
- Phoebe Ashig. Gnome Gunsmith ♀
Rumours
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- There is a bush which moves around near Gareth's Island.
The Mammering Ostiary Taphouse
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Elise Darwin. Elf Artist ♀
- Roger Arrias. Elf Brewer ♂
- Natar Enola. Half-Orc Chemist ♂
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
The Progressing Labyrinth
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Tatiana Bozier. Elf Auditor ♀
- Katherine Mournhell. Elf Cooper ♀
- Ven Hasan. Tiefling Pastry Chef ♂
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- The bees here make the best honey.
The Collier And Weaver
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
Characters
- Shark Birchfall. Halfling Brasier ♀
- Riley Marid. Halfling Auctioneer ⚥
- Maddie Anwen. Elf Essayist ♀
Rumours
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
The Nimble Cricket Taphouse
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Liam Hardaxe. Half-Orc Bard ♂
- Natalie Wilbur. Half-Orc Butcher ♀
- George Hamilton. Half-Orc Hermit ♂
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
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