Taverns
The Sining Lion
The tavern is staffed by maniacal goblins.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Jordan Hawkwing. Tiefling Herald ♂
- Fareed Stonesworn. Tiefling Wagoner ♂
- Bernie Smyth. Dwarf Cleaner ⚥
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Proud Quarter
Half of the tavern was burned down in a recent fire.
Menu
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
Characters
- Aviad Scott. Dwarf Fixer ♂
- Riley Travis. Gnome Taxidermist ⚥
- Joanna Weston. Tiefling Farrier ♀
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Hollow Lion
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Kyle Mervor. Elf Taxidermist ♂
- Honey Carter. Elf Chimney Sweeper ♀
- Jelen Summer. Human Charioteer ♂
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
The Fobbing Void Tavern
Gilded eavestroughs make this tavern stand out in the crowded street.
Menu
- Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Kirsten Thom. Half-Elf Makeup Artist ♀
- Jakob Zaki. Halfling Woodcutter ♂
- Violet Enola. Half-Elf Mason ♀
Rumours
- There have been human sacrifices at Rock of the Boothaler.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
The Clearing Wharf
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Katrina Shad. Tiefling Herbalist ♀
- Asa Baznak. Dwarf Merchant ♂
- Sadie Shadowmourne. Elf Chief ♀
Rumours
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
The Doing Courtesan
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Tiffany Hadwell. Halfling Hired Muscle ♀
- Trixie Boone. Half-Elf Assassin ♀
- Emyr Amal. Halfling Notary ♂
Rumours
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Crashing Fangs
The tavern stands 20 stories tall and is strangely narrow.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Bundringo Hamlin. Elf Woolwinder ⚥
- Yoko AnaanShan. Tiefling Acrobat ♀
- Kamal Ashbringer. Half-Orc Bandit ♂
Rumours
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
Linda Brightleaf's Tavern
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Sumesh Timber. Gnome Wizard's Apprentice ⚥
- Nena Stormtiger. Half-Orc Dealer ♀
- Garrus Briggs. Dwarf Missionary ♂
Rumours
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
The Giving Half
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Mona Reddy. Tiefling Armorer ♀
- Simon Lachlan. Halfling Student ♂
- Ewan Nozzlenuck. Dwarf Celebrity ♂
Rumours
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
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