Taverns
Locale
The Meager Builder Tavern
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Laura Fitzgerald. Gnome Wizard ♀
- Fribbington Autumn. Tiefling Biologist ⚥
- Mary Wolfbrother. Human Nun ♀
Rumours
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
The Reigning Queen
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
Characters
- Mona Shalamayne. Elf Ringmaster ♀
- Hana Payne. Human Book Binder ♀
- Orren Marid. Dwarf Potter ♂
Rumours
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
The Shocking Dungeon
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Pete Karim. Tiefling Hofmeister ♂
- Helena Lesley. Elf Mason ♀
- Isabelle Bladefist. Dwarf Butcher ♀
Rumours
- If you go to Secret Lair of the Faceless Doctor, you can be healed.
- Someone summoned a demon.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Wizard And Sparrow
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Neil Darwin. Half-Elf Monk ♂
- Josh Huon. Dwarf Artisan ♂
- Muriel Quinn. Halfling Witch ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- There have been human sacrifices at The Misty House.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
The Staff And Boot
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Charlie Fitzgerald. Dwarf Chaplain ⚥
- Zie Huon. Half-Elf Storyteller ♀
- Penelope Ashfield. Human Event Planner ♀
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
Jacques Pierre Dupois's Inn
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Kamal Bradley. Half-Orc Hermit ♂
- Hayden Clarke. Elf Fighter ♂
- Celeste Autumn. Human Monk ♀
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
The Royal Drayman Taphouse
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Characters
- Magda Joygrove. Gnome Maid ♀
- Rowan Hickory. Tiefling Wizard's Apprentice ♂
- Aubrey Selentia. Half-Elf Sergeant ♀
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Alerting Chandler
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Fareed Bladefist. Human Artisan ♂
- Rowan Quaresh. Half-Elf Wine Maker ⚥
- Felicity Smyth. Gnome Chancellor ♀
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
The Axe And Or
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Etienne Hawkwing. Gnome Wrestler ♂
- Bundringo Abasi. Dwarf Pirate ⚥
- River Rucker. Dwarf Elder ⚥
Rumours
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
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