Taverns
The Shearing Bowman
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Parker Nozzlenuck. Halfling Diplomat ⚥
- Cassie Crewe. Gnome Chaplain ♀
- Charlie Hillard. Tiefling Guard ⚥
Rumours
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
The Timely Steward Inn
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Chandra Blackve. Dwarf Necromancer ♀
- Sumesh Zaros. Half-Elf Scholar ⚥
- Sumesh Marid. Dwarf Bosun ⚥
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
The Daunting Warhammer Tavern
The roof of this tavern caved in long ago. The rubble was removed, but the roof was never replaced.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Malik Hasan. Half-Elf Apprentice ♂
- Gowen El-Hasan. Tiefling Rogue ♂
- Angie Deverin. Gnome Sailor ♀
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
The Chaplain And Watchman
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Akdir Kaye. Dwarf Road Master ♂
- Talia Shad. Dwarf Sergeant At Arms ♀
- Miles Simpson. Elf Sailmaker ♂
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
Sibylle Moonstone's Tavern
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Clio Elonil. Dwarf Barbarian ♀
- Caroc Sorra. Dwarf Quartermaster ♂
- Ceri Moonblossom. Elf Hersir ♀
Rumours
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- It's said that bodies taken to Lost Forge of Steropes may return to life.
The Tutoring Waferer
This tavern has massive spider-like legs, and is constantly moving.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Eden Massa. Dwarf Troubadour ⚥
- Michael Bloodhoof. Human Bandit ♂
- Hiram James. Dwarf Priest ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
The Cricket And Coffer
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Tenjon Payne. Half-Orc Scientist ♂
- Steven Knight. Gnome Miller ♂
- Fiana Knight. Halfling Alchemist ♀
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
Cathleen Dalton's Taphouse
A sign behind the bar reads NO MAGIC in large block letters.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Nathaniel Davis. Halfling Fighter ♂
- Lucy Wazels. Half-Elf Banker ♀
- Avery Mossrock. Gnome Sage ♀
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
The Spry Mandrake Inn
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Kalth Wilton. Halfling Gameskeeper ♂
- Rose Enola. Half-Orc Lady In Waiting ♀
- Avery Crewe. Human Cantor ⚥
Rumours
- It's going to snow.
- Cultists have come to town.
- A local girl has gone missing.
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