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The Studious Singer

Map of The Studious Singer

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
  • White Wine. A classic.
  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!

Characters

  • Frances Cruise. Elf Congresswoman ♀
  • Garrus Ashbringer. Human Shipwright ♂
  • Vuska Crump. Half-Elf Sheriff ♀

Rumours

  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Mandy's Fire Temple.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.

The Medical Riser Taphouse

Map of The Medical Riser Taphouse

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!

Characters

  • Jacek Spall. Dwarf Scholar ♂
  • Jimbo Bloodhoof. Tiefling Gunsmith ♂
  • Nicholas Roundtree. Half-Orc Sheriff ♂

Rumours

  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.

The Gullible Doctor Tavern

Map of The Gullible Doctor Tavern

Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.

Menu

  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!

Characters

  • Natar Hickory. Halfling Drag Queen ♂
  • Maggie Cruise. Half-Elf Nurse ♀
  • Jasper Sebastian. Gnome Soldier ♂

Rumours

  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.

The Dingy Frong Taphouse

Map of The Dingy Frong Taphouse

Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.

Menu

  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.

Characters

  • Seymor Marshall. Halfling Leatherworker ♂
  • Honey Echols. Human Prisoner ♀
  • Fribbington Ironbane. Dwarf Lead Servant ⚥

Rumours

  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.

The Peaceful Guild

Map of The Peaceful Guild

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

Menu

  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.

Characters

  • Bundringo Selentia. Tiefling Clown ⚥
  • Ezekiel Bladefist. Elf Seer ♂
  • Morgan Shortaxe. Dwarf Cultist ♂

Rumours

  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.

The Eggler And Tower

Map of The Eggler And Tower

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!

Characters

  • Gavin Michaels. Elf Village Idiot ♂
  • Melissa Abbey. Dwarf Squire ♀
  • Jonas Hickory. Gnome Spy ♂

Rumours

  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
  • There's silver in a nearby mountain.
  • The water in the nearby lake can heal you.

The Vain Clerk

Map of The Vain Clerk

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.

Characters

  • Penelope Redtusk. Half-Orc Brasier ♀
  • Yazid Boone. Half-Orc Miller ♀
  • Jody Wazels. Dwarf Crime Boss ♀

Rumours

  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.

The Sketchy Knacker Taphouse

Map of The Sketchy Knacker Taphouse

The windows have iron bars over them.

Menu

  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.

Characters

  • Ruth Tathdel. Elf Flautist ♀
  • Sumesh Simpson. Half-Elf Bailiff ⚥
  • Devlan Kastrix. Tiefling Farmer ♂

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • There is an ooze living in the local church.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.

The Wayward Donjon

Map of The Wayward Donjon

1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.

Menu

  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious

Characters

  • Franklin Greene. Half-Orc Sergeant At Arms ♂
  • Jonas Ward. Human Historian ♂
  • Dolan Clarke. Human Thief ♂

Rumours

  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Pit of the Sardonyx.
  • A yeti has been seen nearby.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

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