Taverns
Locale
The Yale And Waferer
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Rowan Lighthands. Gnome Gymnast ♂
- Ricky Faelyn. Half-Elf Bosun ♂
- Karen Firebrand. Half-Orc Steward ♀
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
The Indelible Vassal
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Karakta Ferrier. Dwarf Sorcerer ♂
- Lillian Turner. Halfling Wizard ♀
- Sarab Crump. Elf Singer ⚥
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Interrupting Longbow
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
Characters
- Sumesh Wazels. Half-Orc Business Owner ⚥
- Bernie Roderick. Elf Town Crier ⚥
- Isis Lord. Halfling Acolyte ♀
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
Gia Ironbane's Tavern
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Blake Lesley. Half-Elf Storyteller ⚥
- Gwen Sybil. Gnome Exile ♀
- Laban Dresdain. Dwarf Spy ♂
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- You may summon any elemental at Derrick's River.
The Ethical Spoon Taphouse
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Eden Shadowmourne. Half-Orc Exterminator ⚥
- Roxy Mervor. Gnome Hofmeister ♀
- Alia Stormtiger. Half-Orc Cultist ♀
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
The Scaly Jupon Taphouse
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Finley Molyneaux. Half-Elf Blacksmith ⚥
- Teresa Pierre-Dupois. Half-Elf Witch ♀
- Sebastian Cruise. Human Ringmaster ♂
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
The Froward Jupon Tavern
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
Characters
- Cain Winter. Half-Elf Farrier ♂
- Pallav Bozier. Dwarf Pupil ♂
- John Wolfbrother. Human Alchemist ♂
Rumours
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- was killed by wolves.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
The Seedy Newt Tavern
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- 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.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Finley Ironvain. Dwarf Skomorokh ⚥
- Amy Thom. Halfling Wizard's Apprentice ♀
- River Greene. Halfling Miller ⚥
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- It's said that bodies taken to Alendra's Oasis may return to life.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
The Motherly Steward Taphouse
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Sandra Dempsy. Gnome Translator ♀
- Sarab Tathdel. Elf Bailiff ⚥
- Leo Black. Halfling Archaeologist ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
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