Taverns
The Knobby Ward Taphouse
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Richard Dustclaw. Half-Orc Maid ♂
- Elevrir Huon. Tiefling Wizard ♂
- Emily Brightstar. Halfling Seer ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Nun And Trap
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
Characters
- Doran Ashfield. Tiefling Sorcerer ⚥
- Elliot Duval. Elf Writer ♂
- Fribbington Bonebreaker. Half-Orc Farmer ⚥
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at Sumesh's Town.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
The Knowing Drayman
The tavern only has one door but it's 15 feet tall!
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Elvira Sams. Dwarf Paladin ♀
- Robert Black. Elf Warlock ♂
- Roger Ferrier. Half-Elf Scribe ♂
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
Katarina Cinders's Inn
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
Characters
- Rose Schmidt. Half-Elf Architect ♀
- Kasim Vinder. Halfling Debt Collector ♂
- Metjen Dunstan. Tiefling Gambler ♂
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- Chloe's Airship provides a steady supply of peons.
The Gifted Meal
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Gert Broadbent. Elf Leatherworker ♂
- Stella Orsan. Half-Elf Lamplight ♀
- Maz Ironhelm. Dwarf Fighter ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
The Responding Knight
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
Characters
- Fribbington Moran. Dwarf Herbalist ⚥
- Jerome Deakin. Half-Orc Crime Boss ♂
- Jeffrey Inferno. Tiefling Prostitute ♂
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
The Fleeing Daughter
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
Characters
- Bundringo Walker. Half-Elf Potter ⚥
- Eldon Cruise. Half-Elf Nurse ♂
- Isis Northrend. Tiefling Druid ♀
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
The Jarring Panther Taphouse
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Omar Mervor. Half-Orc Bosun ♂
- Lacy Moonvalley. Half-Elf Druid ♀
- Anto Wilbur. Half-Elf Assassin ♂
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Monk And Hunter
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Anto Mervor. Elf Cooper ♂
- Olivier Deverin. Elf Stonecutter ⚥
- Cyntia Orvar. Dwarf Illusionist ♀
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
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