Taverns
Locale
The Appalling Quack Taphouse
There are paintings of flowers on each wall.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Dragon Fish. A spicy fish dish.
Characters
- Ruther Tawnyspots. Half-Orc Roper ♂
- Luna Shalamayne. Tiefling Auctioneer ♀
- Talia Fordragon. Gnome Artisan ♀
Rumours
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
The Osprey And Spoon
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Claire Bowes. Human Mercer ♀
- Dieter Erwin. Human Soothsayer ♂
- Bob Broadbent. Elf Hired Muscle ♂
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Quarter And Monastery
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Joel Sorra. Elf Smuggler ♂
- Max Mulgrew. Half-Orc Thief ⚥
- Penelope Schmidt. Half-Orc Cook ♀
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at Sazi's Airship.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
The Bleeding Boot
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Jessica Shadowcloak. Halfling Constable ♀
- Bart Marshall. Gnome Senator ♂
- Femlin Proudhands. Halfling Cultist ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
The Blushing Lizard Tavern
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Cassie Wood. Human Museum Curator ♀
- Doran Clarke. Tiefling Auditor ⚥
- Sylvia Weston. Halfling Dancer ♀
Rumours
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- is on the run from someone.
Arnold Grail's Tavern
Dwarves drink free in this tavern.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
Characters
- Liliana Travis. Dwarf Warlock ♀
- Mica Lord. Half-Orc Bard ♀
- Sawyer Greene. Tiefling Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- was killed by zombies.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
The Heaping Coffer
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Characters
- Indra Loch. Gnome Paladin ♀
- Gwendolyn Sorra. Human Bargeman ♀
- Bart Barlow. Dwarf Furniture Maker ♂
Rumours
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- It's going to snow.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Zeppelin of the Anchorite.
Dawn Frost's Taphouse
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Hart Roderick. Tiefling Leatherworker ♂
- Fribbington Wolfbrother. Half-Elf Rogue ⚥
- Riley Travis. Human Mercenary ♀
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Snake of the Charlatan.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Sparrow And Cooper
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Parker Northrend. Half-Elf Courtier ⚥
- Cain Duffield. Gnome Almoner ♂
- Petter Quaresh. Human Poacher ♂
Rumours
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
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