Taverns
Locale
The Shaking Bear Inn
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Fried Catfish. Caught right over there, fried right here!
Characters
- Favian Colman. Human Gravedigger ♂
- Justin Crewe. Human Lecturer ♂
- Illian Maelor. Gnome Lamplight ♂
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
The Flaky Cutler Taphouse
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Lucia Connington. Human Queen ♀
- Parker Selentia. Halfling Bowyer ⚥
- Avery Poots. Elf Bargeman ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Eldritch Crater.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Belfry And Cloth
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Red Wine. Regional specialty.
Characters
- Dustin Wazels. Elf Apprentice ♂
- River Mazdan. Dwarf Cleric ⚥
- Sahin Ironhand. Dwarf Florist ⚥
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
The Fishmonger And Priest
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Adrian Underhill. Halfling Bloodletter ♂
- Richard Shad. Half-Elf Acrobat ♂
- Hamad Fordragon. Half-Orc Constable ♂
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- The trees here are alive.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
Zoe Ironfist's Inn
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Taylor Kovak. Dwarf Jailer ⚥
- Katarina Norman. Gnome Swineherd ♀
- John Pierce. Dwarf Illuminator ♂
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
The Ethical Mariner
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
Characters
- Sahin Birchfall. Halfling Dancer ⚥
- Paul Huon. Tiefling Chimney Sweeper ♂
- Amira Loch. Human Urchin ♀
Rumours
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
Jedrek Donovan's Taphouse
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Nick Graves. Tiefling Hermit ♂
- Kandon Laroque. Tiefling Hayward ♂
- Bart Hale. Dwarf Fire Eater ♂
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
The Gem And Ladle
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Dieter Roderick. Elf Host ♂
- Winona Donovan. Human Juggler ♀
- Emily Rook. Halfling Boatman ♀
Rumours
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
The Lazy Carver Inn
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
Characters
- Cyntia Balbrek. Dwarf Bard ♀
- Balur Hadwell. Halfling Painter ♂
- Lulu Mehmed. Elf Veteran ♀
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
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