Taverns
Locale
The Quarrelsome Foundryman Taphouse
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
Characters
- Landon Davis. Half-Elf Con Artist ♂
- Taylor Wood. Tiefling Cooper ⚥
- Sigrid Pegg. Tiefling Monk ♀
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- A giant ape is said to live near The Buff Bridge.
The Shaking Rogue
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Ewan Pierce. Tiefling Acrobat ♂
- Sawyer Ironbrow. Dwarf Warlock ⚥
- Marion Poots. Elf Monk ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
Caitlin Rowanfang's Tavern
A guard stands outside the door, choosing who may come in.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Miriam Annveg. Dwarf Event Planner ♀
- Natalia Wynne. Tiefling Farrier ♀
- Titus Orsan. Halfling Scullion ♂
Rumours
- A circus is coming to town.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Constable And Cobbler
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Sandra Northrend. Human Admiral ♀
- Tarc Knight. Half-Elf Busker ♂
- Bebe Travis. Half-Orc Inquisitor ♀
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- A new church is being built in town.
The Reeky Kingfisher
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Fried Onion. Farmer's love this dish!
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Rey Payne. Halfling Mercenary ♂
- River Knight. Halfling Herbalist ⚥
- Daisy Amal. Dwarf Spice Merchant ♀
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
Olivia Roundtree's Taphouse
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Nikolas Deadeye. Human Seer ♂
- Sahin Filaen. Gnome Minstrel ⚥
- Doran Fae. Gnome Gardener ⚥
Rumours
- A large egg is near Crater of the Unicorn.
- The Queen has been cursed.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
The Dyer And Boa
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Salmon with Dill Sauce. A classic.
Characters
- Farquesh Norman. Human Chef ♂
- Sophie Lledrod. Elf Poet ♀
- Sarab El-Hasan. Dwarf Chief ⚥
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
The Yawning Palmer
This tavern is built high up in the trees, with a rope ladder leading up to the front door.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Kasim Destrier. Halfling Dealer ♂
- Kashida Smyth. Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
- Homer Marid. Dwarf Elder ♂
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
The Cutpurse And Knife
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Marlon Dresdain. Halfling Museum Curator ♂
- Sigrid Abbey. Half-Orc Clown ♀
- Elvira Redtusk. Half-Orc Medic ♀
Rumours
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
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