Taverns
Locale
The Entertaining Gauntlet
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Franklin Enola. Halfling Fighter ♂
- Aric Roberts. Half-Orc Seer ♂
- Sazi Huon. Halfling Villein ♀
Rumours
- A circus is coming to town.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
The Alarming Taster Taphouse
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Cathleen Selentia. Dwarf Spy ♀
- Natalie Kaye. Halfling Troubadour ♀
- Jonas Pierce. Half-Elf Journalist ♂
Rumours
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- If you go to Skylar's Roots, you can be healed.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
The Parking Arrow
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Eric Wilton. Dwarf Wheelwright ♂
- Alaya Fitzgerald. Halfling Town Crier ♀
- Finley Roderick. Elf Event Planner ⚥
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Pantry And Canon
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Karen Roberts. Halfling Philosopher ♀
- Guthrum Freeman. Halfling Necromancer ♂
- Gael Tinkereye. Halfling Monk ♂
Rumours
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- Cultists have come to town.
The Perfect Harpy Tavern
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Tami Hale. Elf Astronomer ♀
- Titus Fitzgerald. Human Madman ♂
- Felicity Belet. Half-Orc Troubadour ♀
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
The Occasional Singer
Icicles hang from under the bar.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Charlotte Adir. Dwarf Man At Arms ♀
- Daphne Vinder. Half-Elf Madame ♀
- Michael Ghani. Tiefling Ropemaker ♂
Rumours
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Wayward Quail
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Kasper Ironfist. Dwarf Bailiff ♂
- Hamad Pierce. Gnome Farmhand ♂
- Stewert Crewe. Tiefling Bowyer ♂
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
Shannon Bluepetal's Taphouse
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Jon Winterheart. Half-Orc Grocer ♂
- Helen Spall. Half-Orc Hermit ♀
- Levi Donovan. Tiefling Brasier ♂
Rumours
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
Gavril Stonestorm's Inn
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Jago White. Half-Orc Bladesmith ♂
- Kiran Hickory. Half-Elf Hofmeister ♂
- Nina Malfoy. Half-Elf Swineherd ♀
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
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