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Jerome Dawnpelt's Tavern

Map of Jerome Dawnpelt's Tavern

The windows have iron bars over them.

Menu

  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Ale. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Levi Brocksby. Halfling Busker ♂
  • Claudia Willow. Halfling Florist ♀
  • Alaya Deadeye. Elf Charioteer ♀

Rumours

  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Runar's Oasis.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.

The Remorseful Apprentice

Map of The Remorseful Apprentice

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.

Characters

  • Katya Anwen. Half-Orc Farmer ♀
  • Elmo Briggs. Dwarf Naperer ♂
  • Quintus Bryce. Half-Orc Maid ♂

Rumours

  • Adventurers have gone missing at The Misty Town.
  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.

The Confronting Fueller

Map of The Confronting Fueller

There is a strange inscription above the door.

Menu

  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.

Characters

  • Nico Broadbent. Tiefling Sailor ♂
  • Bernie Turner. Half-Elf Lead Servant ⚥
  • Nicholas Echols. Elf Courtier ♂

Rumours

  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.

The Herce And Weirkeeper

Map of The Herce And Weirkeeper

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.

Characters

  • Mary Wildwood. Gnome Bladesmith ♀
  • Eden Pierre-Dupois. Dwarf Cleric ⚥
  • Keeley Hadwell. Tiefling Warden ♀

Rumours

  • A circus is coming to town.
  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.

The Joiner And Book

Map of The Joiner And Book

Rumor is a yeti works in the kitchen.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.

Characters

  • Jayson Clarke. Tiefling Knight ♂
  • Denzel Quinn. Half-Orc Stonecutter ♂
  • Honey Norman. Gnome Hersir ♀

Rumours

  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • It was raining gold pieces last night.
  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.

Marina Loch's Taphouse

Map of Marina Loch's Taphouse

Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.

Menu

  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.

Characters

  • Omar Enola. Elf Page ♂
  • Drangor Thom. Tiefling Beggar ♂
  • Monica Frost. Dwarf Doctor ♀

Rumours

  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
  • You may summon any elemental at Circle of the Dress.

The Churlish Farmer Inn

Map of The Churlish Farmer Inn

The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.

Menu

  • Flatbread. A classic staple.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.

Characters

  • Derrick Huon. Gnome Gameskeeper ♂
  • Elias Alma. Human Monk ♂
  • Arnold Weston. Tiefling Flautist ♂

Rumours

  • A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
  • The local constable is a vampire.

The Goatish Quarterstaff Tavern

Map of The Goatish Quarterstaff Tavern

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.

Characters

  • Teyr Banes. Tiefling Lead Servant ♀
  • Olivier Firebrand. Half-Orc Armorer ⚥
  • Angie Todd. Half-Elf Watchman ♀

Rumours

  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.

The Likely Laundress

Map of The Likely Laundress

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Jaden Ragvald. Dwarf Sailmaker ♂
  • Lar Whisperwind. Tiefling Servant ♂
  • Gwen Stormrage. Elf Spice Merchant ♀

Rumours

  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • A yeti has been seen nearby.

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