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The Objecting Trapper

Map of The Objecting Trapper

The tables here are invisible.

Menu

  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.

Characters

  • Eden Mowbry. Elf Gravedigger ⚥
  • Reeve Gale. Gnome Knight ♂
  • Max Hale. Dwarf Erenagh ⚥

Rumours

  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.

Mushin Clarke's Inn

Map of Mushin Clarke's Inn

Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.

Menu

  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.

Characters

  • Aria Marshall. Elf Chancellor ♀
  • Taylor Brocksby. Tiefling Taxidermist ⚥
  • Morgan Lesley. Dwarf Fire Eater ♂

Rumours

  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.

The Drafty Panther

Map of The Drafty Panther

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Franklin Leopardstar. Half-Orc Nanny ♂
  • Sumesh Davis. Human Smuggler ⚥
  • Nina Spring. Dwarf Fixer ♀

Rumours

  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.
  • A large egg is near Circle of the Sword.

The Dingy Sparrow Tavern

Map of The Dingy Sparrow Tavern

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious

Characters

  • Kandon Crump. Elf Bailiff ♂
  • Olivier Marshall. Human Road Master ⚥
  • Bedelia Amal. Halfling Earl ♀

Rumours

  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.

The Minstrel And Singer

Map of The Minstrel And Singer

The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.

Menu

  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.

Characters

  • Maverick Brown. Half-Orc Scullion ♂
  • Sadie Hasan. Human Stonecutter ♀
  • Nev Lucas. Half-Elf Deserter ♂

Rumours

  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • Tent of the Diamond was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.

The Gullible Princess Taphouse

Map of The Gullible Princess Taphouse

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.

Characters

  • Bella Barrow. Halfling Guard ♀
  • Favian Dresdain. Half-Orc Blacksmith ♂
  • Max Bladefist. Tiefling Tattooist ⚥

Rumours

  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
  • A large egg is near Stump of the Gallon.

The Nervous Stone

Map of The Nervous Stone

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.

Characters

  • Landon Masak. Halfling Houndmaster ♂
  • Nikolas Sweeny. Half-Elf Mercenary ♂
  • Sahin Halgar. Dwarf Builder ⚥

Rumours

  • That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.

Roger Pierce's Tavern

Map of Roger Pierce's Tavern

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
  • 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.

Characters

  • Hendricks Quinn. Halfling Cantor ♂
  • Safia Marshall. Gnome Healer ♀
  • Erolith Hamilton. Dwarf Erenagh ♀

Rumours

  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.

The Finalizing Minter

Map of The Finalizing Minter

No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.

Menu

  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.

Characters

  • Dan Orsan. Elf Philosopher ♂
  • Dottie Zaki. Half-Elf Mercer ♀
  • Llewelyn Sorra. Half-Elf Fletcher ♂

Rumours

  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.

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