Taverns
Locale
The Wretched Viking Inn
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Aric Vinder. Halfling Admiral ♂
- Charlie Walker. Elf Burglar ⚥
- Luna Boone. Tiefling Wizard ♀
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
The Alerting Carter
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
Characters
- Doran Bloodhoof. Human Barbarian ⚥
- Max Roberts. Half-Orc Painter ⚥
- Christopher Vinder. Tiefling Chiropractor ♂
Rumours
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
Maxwell Weston's Taphouse
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Makayla Bozier. Gnome Alchemist ♀
- Mervyn Shadowcloak. Halfling Farmer ♂
- Maz Travis. Human Steward ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
The Canon And Weaver
Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.
Menu
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
Characters
- Kiran Faelyn. Human Juggler ♂
- Ralph Northrend. Gnome Warden ♂
- Parker Hume. Tiefling Philosopher ⚥
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
The Bagger And Cutler
This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Kathryn Wolfbrother. Dwarf Wheelwright ♀
- Roxy Greene. Halfling Page ♀
- Eve Molyneaux. Halfling Philosopher ♀
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
The Draper And Sparrow
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
Characters
- Shannon Wrynn. Tiefling Tailor ♀
- Kiran Beech. Halfling Charioteer ♂
- Nayeli Scott. Human Ropemaker ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
The Insidious Mariner Inn
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Tom Barrow. Tiefling Bodyguard ♂
- Desmond Crump. Half-Elf Constable ♂
- Anya Belet. Elf Necromancer ♀
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
The Cheeky Lantern
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Lisa Ironlatch. Dwarf Doctor ♀
- Mary Marshall. Half-Elf Lecturer ♀
- Nina Oak. Halfling Barber ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
Randle Whitestorm's Tavern
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Hassan Pierce. Elf Bard ♂
- Avery Huon. Tiefling Scop ♀
- Selena Nozzlenuck. Human Thief ♀
Rumours
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
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