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The Quarrelsome Cobbler

Map of The Quarrelsome Cobbler

There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.

Menu

  • Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
  • Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
  • 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

  • Avital Arrias. Half-Elf Teacher ♂
  • Isabella Frost. Tiefling Congresswoman ♀
  • Dana Dalton. Elf Seer ♀

Rumours

  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
  • Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.

The Lawful Ladle Tavern

Map of The Lawful Ladle Tavern

The walls of this tavern are rounded.

Menu

  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Sawyer Monroe. Human Houndmaster ⚥
  • Sarab Gellar. Dwarf Hired Muscle ⚥
  • Olivia Hasan. Human Village Idiot ♀

Rumours

  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • The Queen has been cursed.

The Marketing Draper

Map of The Marketing Draper

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.

Characters

  • Ewan Hume. Human Surgeon ♂
  • Kylie Weston. Half-Orc Jeweler ♀
  • Ashet Kusheth. Gnome Farmhand ♀

Rumours

  • Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.

The Weaver And Haberdasher

Map of The Weaver And Haberdasher

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Felicity Wynne. Tiefling Notary ♀
  • Logan Mossrock. Halfling Street Performer ♂
  • Zaeim Bryce. Gnome Baker ♂

Rumours

  • A large lizard was seen nearby.
  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.

The Poacher And Raven

Map of The Poacher And Raven

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.

Characters

  • Kasandra Marshall. Half-Orc Cleaner ♀
  • Farquesh Marshall. Dwarf Servant ♂
  • Malcolm Arrias. Dwarf Bridle Maker ♂

Rumours

  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
  • Adventurers have gone missing at Morgan's Cottage.
  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.

The Appalling Ruby

Map of The Appalling Ruby

It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.

Menu

  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.

Characters

  • Heidi Kastrix. Gnome Exile ♀
  • Maz Turner. Gnome Woolwinder ⚥
  • Maz James. Half-Orc Warlock ⚥

Rumours

  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • There's a vein of gold nearby.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.

The Wealth And Shadow

Map of The Wealth And Shadow

The windows have iron bars over them.

Menu

  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • 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.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.

Characters

  • Sahin Rana. Half-Orc Madame ⚥
  • Brogan Molyneaux. Half-Orc Bouncer ♂
  • Bernie Silverback. Half-Orc Cult Leader ⚥

Rumours

  • Cultists have come to town.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
  • The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.

The Lust And Blackbird

Map of The Lust And Blackbird

Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.

Menu

  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.

Characters

  • Mercy Everett. Elf Squire ♀
  • Robert Kaye. Human Mortician ♂
  • Monty Roberts. Halfling Naperer ♂

Rumours

  • If you go to Kael's Cave, you can be healed.
  • A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
  • was killed by zombies.

The Occasional Bellows

Map of The Occasional Bellows

The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.

Menu

  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.

Characters

  • Dina Roderick. Half-Orc Nanny ♀
  • Alyx Windrunner. Gnome Tutor ♀
  • Garrus Molyneaux. Half-Elf Cooper ♂

Rumours

  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
  • The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.

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