Taverns
Locale
The Evaluating Bone
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Mushin Mulgrew. Tiefling Poacher ♂
- Sumesh Carson. Dwarf Outlander ⚥
- Nelson Scott. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
Rumours
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
The Low Sapper Tavern
Card games are prohibited in this establishment.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Carys Brocksby. Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
- Sarab Gemtree. Half-Elf Knight ⚥
- Fribbington Spring. Half-Elf Wizard ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
The Gullible Earth
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Mona Barrow. Halfling Druid ♀
- Avery Dempsy. Tiefling Mason ⚥
- Gregory Watson. Gnome Ranger ♂
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
The Hearing Acolyte
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Virginia Brown. Dwarf Barmaid ♀
- Ismael Darwin. Gnome Boatman ♂
- Seymor Barlow. Human Ranger ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
The Reckless Minstrel
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Heidi Bluepetal. Elf Messenger ♀
- Maz Deakin. Tiefling Veterinarian ⚥
- Jenny Todd. Elf Necromancer ♀
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- A giant ape is said to live near Lost Forge of Steropes.
The Lawful Goddess
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Frozen Cream. A sweet treat for after meals.
Characters
- Hiaenna Clarke. Elf Jeweler ♀
- Mushin Nighy. Gnome Diviner ♂
- Amy Carson. Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
The Checking Agate
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Marina Frogsong. Halfling Acrobat ♀
- Myron Autumn. Half-Orc Druid ♂
- Rashur Ashfield. Half-Orc Exile ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Mine of the Pot that control your mind.
The Deceiving Watch
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Makayla Ferrier. Dwarf Librarian ♀
- Bernie Cruise. Elf Erenagh ⚥
- Sumesh Todd. Dwarf Herbalist ⚥
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Ewan's Ice Crystals.
- A circus is coming to town.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
The Peddler And Shilling
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Lana Hogan. Tiefling Druid ♀
- Jody Schmidt. Elf Soothsayer ♀
- Hailee Clarke. Dwarf Minstrel ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- The Queen has been cursed.
- There is a bush which moves around near Gork's Mining Town.
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