Taverns
Locale
Clark Zaros's Inn
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Roxy Meadowbrook. Gnome Bowyer ♀
- Sarab Hamlin. Gnome Sheriff ⚥
- Joel Zaros. Half-Orc Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- Last month it rained fish.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
The Surly Steward
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Runar Ward. Gnome Bard ♂
- Balian Donovan. Half-Elf Healer ♂
- Zayne Ashfield. Elf Bard ♂
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
The Gleeful Noble Tavern
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Mervyn Quicktongue. Halfling Count ♂
- Ivana Scott. Elf Sage ♀
- Laurie White. Halfling Congresswoman ♀
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Tired Coiner
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Rowan Graystripe. Half-Orc Artisan ⚥
- Enzo Duskfur. Half-Orc Messenger ♂
- Alam Deakin. Elf Judge ♂
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Merry Tapet
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Amaya Kensley. Gnome Builder ♀
- Charlie Massa. Human Astrologer ⚥
- Eldon Karim. Halfling Chef ♂
Rumours
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
The Envious Priest Taphouse
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Delia Wolfbrother. Half-Orc Teacher ♀
- Mary Cunningham. Dwarf Comedian ♀
- Bernie Stone. Halfling Engineer ⚥
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
The Cooper And Gauntlet
This tavern has a glass floor to see into the water.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Paul Summer. Gnome Jester ♂
- Charlie Deverin. Halfling Illuminator ⚥
- Deimos Pierce. Elf Warden ♂
Rumours
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- is on the run from someone.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
The Luxurious Ostiary Tavern
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
Characters
- Jonas Sweeny. Half-Orc Loan Shark ♂
- Winona Hillard. Human Fixer ♀
- Eden Abbey. Human Bard ⚥
Rumours
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
The Adding Ragpicker
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are covered in frost.
Menu
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- William Pegg. Half-Elf Herbalist ♂
- Daisy Roderick. Halfling General ♀
- Charlie Enola. Half-Orc Oracle ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
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