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Katarina Bradley's Tavern

Map of Katarina Bradley's Tavern

The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.

Menu

  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.

Characters

  • Tamsin Jordan. Half-Orc Apothecary ♀
  • Maz Potter. Half-Elf Chaplain ⚥
  • Clio Simpson. Tiefling Gladiator ♀

Rumours

  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
  • The water in the nearby lake can heal you.

The Mind And Eagle

Map of The Mind And Eagle

The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew

Menu

  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.

Characters

  • Bodwyn Smyth. Human Veterinarian ♂
  • Altes Alhara. Gnome Elder ♂
  • Winona Mulgrew. Human Bishop ♀

Rumours

  • The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.

The Reckless Owl Inn

Map of The Reckless Owl Inn

The workers here wear red robes.

Menu

  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.

Characters

  • Taylor Shadowcloak. Halfling Sailor ⚥
  • Evonne Rana. Halfling Squire ♀
  • Olivier Wilbur. Human Fixer ⚥

Rumours

  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • The local inn is going out of business.

The Innkeeper And Bushell

Map of The Innkeeper And Bushell

There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.

Menu

  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!

Characters

  • Emily Ferncloud. Half-Orc Poacher ♀
  • Fribbington Ashbringer. Halfling Beekeeper ⚥
  • Kamal Clarke. Half-Orc Furniture Maker ♂

Rumours

  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at Marilyn's Town, you'll begin to age backward.

The Stone And Gauntlet

Map of The Stone And Gauntlet

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.

Characters

  • Elise Lachlan. Elf Spice Merchant ♀
  • Emyr Connington. Half-Elf Sorcerer ♂
  • Clio Mournhell. Tiefling Clown ♀

Rumours

  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.
  • Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.

Morgan Venomfang's Inn

Map of Morgan Venomfang's Inn

Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.

Menu

  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Joanna Hickory. Gnome Animal Tamer ♀
  • Dov AnaanShan. Elf Mortician ♂
  • Zie Greene. Half-Elf Hersir ♀

Rumours

  • Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
  • A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
  • The local inn is going out of business.

The Plump Mother Tavern

Map of The Plump Mother Tavern

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
  • Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.

Characters

  • Doran Sybil. Half-Orc Debt Collector ⚥
  • Jared Boone. Tiefling General ♂
  • Rory Wrynn. Dwarf Thief ♂

Rumours

  • The bees here make the best honey.
  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.

Clio Ellis's Taphouse

Map of Clio Ellis's Taphouse

The walls of this tavern are rounded.

Menu

  • Frozen Berries. These are good.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.

Characters

  • Lorelei Mehmed. Tiefling Exterminator ♀
  • Shangela Bluepetal. Half-Elf Deserter ♀
  • Sarab Greenleaf. Half-Elf Cantor ⚥

Rumours

  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • Someone hid treasure in town.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

The Puking Book Tavern

Map of The Puking Book Tavern

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.

Characters

  • Mary Ashbringer. Elf Historian ♀
  • Wendall Duffield. Half-Elf Ranger ♂
  • Raven Scott. Gnome Pastry Chef ♀

Rumours

  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
  • There's a cursed sword in the armory.
  • Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.

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