Taverns
Locale
The Fawning Saddle
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Magda Loudbelly. Half-Orc Pastry Chef ♀
- Melissa James. Elf Ringmaster ♀
- Bebe Deakin. Half-Elf Chimney Sweeper ♀
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
The Stuffing Ragpicker
A shady looking guy in the corner will sell you discount potions.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Landon Pierce. Half-Elf Abbot ♂
- Hugh Cunningham. Human Scribe ♂
- Karen Echols. Elf Mathematician ♀
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- The local inn is going out of business.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
Robert Stonetail's Taphouse
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Shannon Adir. Half-Orc Inquisitor ♀
- Jade Faelyn. Elf Tanner ♀
- Karth Weatherby. Elf Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
Elias Lachlan's Tavern
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Mack Zantus. Half-Orc Drag Queen ♂
- Mack Faelyn. Gnome Acolyte ♂
- Muriel White. Elf Mage ♀
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Beguine And Horse
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Lillian Crump. Human Storyteller ♀
- Max Dresdain. Dwarf Apprentice ⚥
- Clark Oaktree. Half-Elf Inquisitor ♂
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- A dragon was killed at Homer's Arena.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Operating Cry
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Sarab Zaros. Half-Elf Cartographer ⚥
- Raven Weston. Gnome Street Performer ♀
- Sarab Bloodhoof. Gnome Cooper ⚥
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
The Ornate Ward Tavern
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
Characters
- Nathalie Wilton. Tiefling Road Master ♀
- Hamad Loch. Half-Orc Gardener ♂
- Balian Gellar. Human Barber Surgeon ♂
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
The Frothy Herce
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Leif Leaffall. Gnome Inquisitor ♂
- Riley Ualas. Halfling Noble ⚥
- Sisco Thalnir. Dwarf Brasier ⚥
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Repairing Fire
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Roger Roderick. Gnome Burglar ♂
- Dael Poots. Half-Orc Paladin ♀
- Simon Travis. Half-Elf Drag Queen ♂
Rumours
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
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