Taverns
Locale
The Centaur And Chalice
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Carly Bladefist. Half-Elf Lead Servant ♀
- Del Rook. Gnome Architect ♂
- Jeffrey Weston. Dwarf Ranger ♂
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
The Navigating Queen
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Max Hamilton. Half-Elf Crofter ⚥
- Parker Greene. Tiefling Bandit ⚥
- Hayden Faelyn. Half-Orc Squire ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Scarp And Wealth
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Chicken Surprise. It's fish.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Hailee Simpson. Half-Elf Road Master ♀
- Alicia Dempsy. Halfling Vintner ♀
- Hamad Pierce. Tiefling Illusionist ♂
Rumours
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
The Implementing Harper
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Bundringo Faelyn. Dwarf Monk ⚥
- Natar Colman. Halfling Host ♂
- Amaya Smyth. Gnome Shaman ♀
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
The Holding Coiner
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Kandon Zaros. Gnome Cultist ♂
- Deimos Laroque. Half-Orc Warlock ♂
- Marilyn Pierce. Half-Elf Ward ♀
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- Steadfast Shire was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Roguish Fire
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Caroc Whitethorn. Halfling Noble ♂
- Karakta Ashfield. Gnome Minister ♂
- Iris Hamid. Human Illusionist ♀
Rumours
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- A large egg is near Skull of the Chef.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Harpy And Hyena
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
Characters
- Katarina Erwin. Dwarf Silversmith ♀
- Derrick Goldpetal. Half-Elf Physicist ♂
- Brittany Dunstan. Halfling Woolwinder ♀
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
The Forgetting Cartographer
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Anika Quaresh. Tiefling Gladiator ♀
- Nadeera Orsan. Tiefling Ranger ♀
- Amira Urean. Halfling Inquisitor ♀
Rumours
- The Silver Castle is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
Parsons Massa's Inn
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Richard Winterheart. Elf Erenagh ♂
- Munir Shadowcloak. Gnome Barbarian ♂
- Laurel Roderick. Half-Orc Fighter ♀
Rumours
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
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