Taverns
Locale
The Gauntlet And Caltrop
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Bernie Laroque. Half-Orc Guard ⚥
- Drangor Wazels. Half-Orc Wizard ♂
- Jeffrey Bloodhoof. Half-Orc Bard ♂
Rumours
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
The Rank Harpy Inn
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Bodwyn Blueflower. Elf Librarian ♂
- Sasha Ashfield. Gnome Marshall ♀
- Brianna Barrow. Human Museum Curator ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
Christopher Fitzgerald's Tavern
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Taylor Scott. Dwarf Ranger ⚥
- Helena Hynes. Halfling Barbarian ♀
- Jessica Whisperwind. Tiefling Illusionist ♀
Rumours
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
The Gambit And Peacock
Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
Characters
- Helsora Karim. Elf Healer ♀
- Sawyer Brightstar. Halfling Artist ⚥
- Lana Black. Human Innkeeper ♀
Rumours
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Meaning Chicken
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Honey Elonil. Elf Urchin ♀
- Valeria Weston. Tiefling Jailer ♀
- Bernie Walker. Elf Pupil ⚥
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
The Lazy Butler
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Devlan Fitzgerald. Half-Elf Chief ♂
- Badaar Hogan. Dwarf Astrologer ♂
- Tiffany Barlow. Dwarf Warden ♀
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
The Meal And Staff
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Garrus Cruise. Human Prince ♂
- Landon Zaros. Half-Orc Hired Muscle ♂
- Morwen Loch. Human Gambler ♀
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
The Prince And Pot
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Theodora Mervor. Elf Commoner ♀
- Kiran Breezehollow. Halfling Rogue ♂
- Bashara Rook. Halfling Blacksmith ♀
Rumours
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- The bees here make the best honey.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
The Urban Footpad Taphouse
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- John Daeren. Halfling Cutpurse ♂
- Trixie Rook. Elf Road Master ♀
- Liara Duffield. Elf Brasier ♀
Rumours
- A giant ape is said to live near Elvira's House.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
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