Taverns
Locale
The Retiring Porter
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Manuel Selwyn. Half-Elf Bard ♂
- Homer Boone. Human Minstrel ♂
- Nigel Sybil. Gnome Necromancer ♂
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Regulating Feather
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Kerry Simpson. Tiefling Chief ♀
- Eden Kastrix. Tiefling Paladin ⚥
- Bodwyn Faelyn. Human Charioteer ♂
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Leo's Ruins.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
Orren Duraz's Tavern
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Max Hamid. Half-Orc Earl ⚥
- Jericho Belet. Halfling Captain ♂
- Malak Hynes. Tiefling Almoner ♀
Rumours
- was killed by zombies.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- The trees here are alive.
The Paunchy Binder Inn
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Bedelia Hamlin. Dwarf Cutpurse ♀
- Lars Moongarden. Half-Elf Druid ♂
- Aria Lachlan. Half-Elf Witchdoctor ♀
Rumours
- Last week it rained frogs.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
The Yeasty Crossbow Tavern
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Quentin Harber. Half-Elf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
- Kasim Elonil. Halfling Oracle ♂
- Dina Redtusk. Half-Orc Rogue ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
The Guessing Jongleur
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
- Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- River El-Hasan. Halfling Crofter ⚥
- Marilyn Kensley. Human Gardener ♀
- Ashet Rana. Elf Therapist ♀
Rumours
- There's an ancient red dragon at Colosseum of the Quack.
- Cultists have come to town.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
The Transforming Owl
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Aric Zantus. Halfling Scout ♂
- Finley Deakin. Half-Orc Physician ⚥
- Guthrum Malfoy. Gnome Fortune Teller ♂
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
The Gambit And Butcher
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Sarab Brightleaf. Gnome Tax Collector ⚥
- Kalth Weston. Dwarf Prophet ♂
- Renee Carrion. Tiefling Librarian ♀
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
The Mindless Cup
There's a well in the front yard of this tavern.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Fribbington Wilton. Tiefling Sommelier ⚥
- Shay Shad. Half-Elf Clockkeeper ♀
- Alendra Shadowmourne. Tiefling Scholar ♀
Rumours
- It's said that bodies taken to Glacial Forge may return to life.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
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