Taverns
Locale
The Unmuzzled Duck
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Olivier Mowbry. Gnome Veterinarian ⚥
- Riley Turner. Half-Elf Barbarian ⚥
- Taylor Orsan. Gnome Seer ⚥
Rumours
- There have been human sacrifices at Gaia's Firey Heart.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
The Prescribing Hilt
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Cain Thom. Half-Elf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
- Yasmin Mulgrew. Elf Biologist ♀
- Valnis Silvergem. Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- There is war brewing to the east.
The Notable Donjon Tavern
There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Turok Elonil. Elf Juggler ♂
- Talwyn Stonesworn. Gnome Cooper ♀
- Avery Zantus. Half-Elf Wizard's Apprentice ♀
Rumours
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
The Carver And Saddle
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Natalia Masak. Halfling Refugee ♀
- Kelsey Abasi. Halfling Carpenter ♀
- Henry Sybil. Human Baron ♂
Rumours
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- If you touch a glowing rock at The Beige Tomb, you'll begin to age backward.
The Belfry And Bishop
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Charlie Fae. Human Barbarian ⚥
- Lance Freeman. Tiefling Cleric ♂
- Chandra Thom. Dwarf Cleric ♀
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
The Dealing Scabbard
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- 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
- Riley AnaanShan. Dwarf Veteran ♀
- Sarab Simpson. Dwarf Castellan ⚥
- Shannon Massa. Half-Orc Bridle Maker ♀
Rumours
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
The Weary Butler Tavern
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Dinan Deverin. Tiefling Student ♂
- Katinka Wazels. Tiefling Stonecutter ♀
- Vivien Lesley. Human Ranger ♀
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
The Tyne And Dove
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Luna Zaki. Dwarf Street Artist ♀
- Sawyer Moran. Half-Orc Farmer ⚥
- Bundringo Autumn. Tiefling Acrobat ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Cave of the Hare.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
The Deserted Nobleman Inn
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Landon Meadowbrook. Gnome Castellan ♂
- Gwendolyn Reece. Gnome Druid ♀
- Kiernan Whisperwind. Half-Elf Bladesmith ♂
Rumours
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- Cultists have come to town.
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