Taverns
Locale
The Prickly Osprey Taphouse
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Nayeli Hale. Gnome Spy ♀
- Taylor Crewe. Half-Elf Auctioneer ⚥
- Sahin Selwyn. Half-Elf Thief ⚥
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
The Sandy Broadsword
Wild birds are lining the rooftops.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Frank Karim. Human Painter ♂
- Tarc Adir. Human Wizard ♂
- Max Wilbur. Tiefling Florist ⚥
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
The Graduating Crossbow
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
Characters
- Amaya Mowbry. Half-Orc Cooper ♀
- Ashet Reece. Halfling Ranger ♀
- Eden Thorn. Halfling Admiral ⚥
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
The Jack And Prince
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
Characters
- John Masak. Half-Elf Duke ♂
- Sahin Loch. Human Teacher ⚥
- Jericho Ghani. Half-Elf Hersir ♂
Rumours
- Three wizards live at Bashara's Statue.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
The Bull And Cowherd
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Sawyer Pierre-Dupois. Half-Elf Weaver ⚥
- Anika Hawkwing. Human Scribe ♀
- Zayne Hasan. Tiefling Anthropologist ♂
Rumours
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
The Forgiving Tome
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Skylar Bozier. Human General ♀
- Sarab Roundtree. Human Spice Merchant ⚥
- Emily Roderick. Gnome Museum Curator ♀
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Nico's Zeppelin.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
The Riser And Binder
The tables are carved to look like little ships.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Taylor Autumn. Gnome Herald ⚥
- Tiffany Everett. Elf Ranger ♀
- Jerome Hamilton. Half-Orc Sculptor ♂
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- You may summon any elemental at Zayne's Colossal Turtle.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
Sasha Shadow Wing's Inn
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Metjen Spring. Tiefling Magician ♂
- Morgan Broadbent. Tiefling Nanny ♂
- Taylor Silvervalley. Half-Elf Castellan ⚥
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Normalizing Osprey
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Neil Ferrier. Gnome Artisan ♂
- Sam Lachlan. Halfling Dean ♂
- Alexis Marid. Elf Leatherworker ♀
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
Taverns designed by
Tavern maps by
Tavern Generator with Menu and NPCs
The Tavern Generator provides a name, floorplan, and description of the tavern. It also includes tavern menu items and a list of NPCs that you might find there. If you want more detailed NPCs, you should check out the Character Generator.
All the written content for Taverns was designed by Sword & Source. The characters were designed by Icarus Games, and the maps were designed by Watabou. If you want to use any of the content, please read the terms first. Happy adventuring!