Taverns
Locale
The Taking Hanop
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Gavril Vinder. Half-Elf Constable ♂
- Gert Enola. Human Journalist ♂
- Violet Rowe. Half-Orc Fortune Teller ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
Elana Pierce's Tavern
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Surf and Turf. Steak and Shrimp.
Characters
- Qualen Ashfield. Dwarf Herbalist ♂
- Shangela Elonil. Half-Elf Pastry Chef ♀
- Sahin Greenflower. Half-Elf Grocer ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
The Little Herce Taphouse
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
Characters
- Kali Hawkwing. Elf Minstrel ♀
- Bernie Kastrix. Tiefling Blacksmith ⚥
- Cordelia Selwyn. Halfling Village Idiot ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
The Adventurous Flume Tavern
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
Characters
- Ceri Pegg. Dwarf Potter ♀
- Cyntia Silvermoon. Half-Elf Countess ♀
- Calla Graystripe. Half-Orc Street Performer ♀
Rumours
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Sawing Magnet
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Rowan Altharia. Halfling Spice Merchant ⚥
- River Pierce. Dwarf Wizard ⚥
- Jody Spall. Human Boatman ♀
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Ancient Roots of the Fae Tree, you'll begin to age backward.
The Frothy Vassal
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Jon Cruise. Gnome Scribe ♂
- Skylar Bladefist. Tiefling Tax Collector ♀
- Daniel Hadwell. Half-Elf Warlock ♂
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
Frederick Ironhand's Taphouse
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Parker Abasi. Halfling Lead Servant ⚥
- Miriam Wilbur. Dwarf Apothecary ♀
- Kamal Faelyn. Half-Elf Seer ♂
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
The Proud Fief
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Jody Spring. Gnome Bodyguard ♀
- Elisha Scott. Tiefling Hofmeister ♀
- Hana Mudclaw. Half-Orc Nanny ♀
Rumours
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
Tanar Molyneaux's Taphouse
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Rowan Fordragon. Human Ranger ⚥
- Kaith Frost. Half-Elf Troubadour ♂
- Athol Altharia. Gnome Knight ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
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