Taverns
Locale
The Mammering Whore
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Kael Mervor. Dwarf Judge ♂
- Sisco Blackclaw. Half-Orc Miller ⚥
- Dan Scott. Half-Orc Jeweler ♂
Rumours
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- Max's Statue provides a steady supply of peons.
The Palmer And Arrow
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Lacy Wynne. Elf Bard ♀
- Lillian Terryn. Half-Elf Hayward ♀
- Balur Hawkwing. Half-Orc Chaplain ♂
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Choosing Stone
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Sahin Weatherby. Dwarf Ranger ⚥
- Alondra Laroque. Tiefling Pastry Chef ♀
- Erolith Scott. Dwarf Scientist ♀
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at The Umber Clearing.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
Sawyer Desolation's Tavern
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
Characters
- Dottie Gemleaf. Elf Minstrel ♀
- Max Huon. Human Fighter ⚥
- Jon Colman. Dwarf Poet ♂
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Portly Chaplain Inn
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Teresa Winterheart. Tiefling Mercenary ♀
- Jedrek Roberts. Gnome Bosun ♂
- Charlie Pegg. Human Bodyguard ⚥
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
Gowen Icefang's Inn
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Sahin Vinder. Gnome Ranger ⚥
- Dax Jayid. Human Prostitute ♂
- Emily Mournhell. Elf Bandit ♀
Rumours
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
The Coughing Binder
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Isis Aquilegia. Gnome Rogue ♀
- Moe Black. Dwarf Tailor ♂
- Summer Norman. Halfling Bodyguard ♀
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- is on the run from someone.
The Dry Purse
The tavern only serves elves.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Mack Pierce. Tiefling Shepherd ♂
- Renee Moontree. Half-Elf Wizard ♀
- Mugheer Quaresh. Human Undertaker ♂
Rumours
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
The Palatable Scabbard Taphouse
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Hana Loch. Elf Queen ♀
- Pallav Knight. Human Soothsayer ♂
- Badaar Gellar. Elf Rogue ♂
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- was killed by wolves.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
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