Taverns
Locale
The Advising Ladle
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Hot Chocolate. So cozy!
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Ian Beech. Elf Scout ♂
- Keeley Gemleaf. Elf Lead Servant ♀
- Sisco Wolfbrother. Dwarf Gravedigger ⚥
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
The Requesting Pound
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Parker Monroe. Half-Elf Barbarian ⚥
- Favian Anwen. Elf Herbalist ♂
- Zyra Zantus. Elf Bard ♀
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- Bottomless Chasm Crossing was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
The Griffin And Antelope
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Asa Banes. Half-Elf Bard ♂
- Nikolas Hadwell. Half-Orc Illusionist ♂
- Gael Everett. Human Builder ♂
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- was killed by wolves.
The Unwelcome Eagle
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Arabella Cunningham. Human Busker ♀
- Ned Teagrass. Gnome Weaver ♂
- Brom Rucker. Human Alchemist ♂
Rumours
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A circus is coming to town.
The Introducing Riser
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Ember Scott. Half-Elf Burglar ♀
- Alan Harber. Half-Elf Seer ♂
- Karen Briggs. Halfling Grocer ♀
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
The Scorpion And Barter
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Kelsey James. Elf Stablehand ♀
- Larson Brown. Halfling Druid ♂
- Neil Carson. Halfling Dealer ♂
Rumours
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
The Claiming Phoenix
This tavern is built in a massive hollowed out tree.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Candice Enola. Half-Elf Book Binder ♀
- Finley Wrynn. Elf Bard ⚥
- William Nighy. Human Poacher ♂
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- was killed by zombies.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Being Bather
This small tavern is on wheels and can be pulled by six horses.
Menu
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Helen Masak. Tiefling Deserter ♀
- Jackson Marid. Human Scribe ♂
- Finley Quinn. Gnome Paladin ⚥
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Fragrant Wayfarer Tavern
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Hawke Sams. Half-Orc Florist ♀
- Drangor Hamid. Halfling Pawn Shop Owner ♂
- River Ravage. Tiefling Scullion ⚥
Rumours
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
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