Taverns
The Penny And Dress
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Parker Norton. Human Tax Collector ⚥
- Daventry Korsk. Elf Cardinal ♂
- Kerry Ironstone. Dwarf Gunsmith ♀
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
The Disgusting Goddess Tavern
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Luna Treespeaker. Gnome Minister ♀
- Sawyer Brocksby. Halfling Tanner ⚥
- Frederick Crump. Elf Congressman ♂
Rumours
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
Geoffrey El Hasan's Tavern
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Frances Willow. Gnome Elder ♀
- Kael Jones. Elf Cobbler ♂
- Bundringo Arrias. Human Architect ⚥
Rumours
- The bees here make the best honey.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
The Warming Manticore
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Oisin Faelyn. Halfling Vintner ♂
- Baasim Kaye. Dwarf Barbarian ♂
- Athol Hume. Dwarf Athlete ♀
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
The Querulous Raker
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Maria Kusheth. Gnome Earl ♀
- Tanar Lonerock. Gnome Bard ♂
- Isabelle Dempsy. Halfling Commissar ♀
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Fawning Scribe Inn
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Bernie Huon. Human Man At Arms ⚥
- Maz Roundtree. Tiefling Hofmeister ⚥
- Blake Crump. Dwarf Gameskeeper ⚥
Rumours
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
The Hydrus And Paige
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Taylor Rowe. Dwarf Exile ⚥
- Kiernan Hickory. Tiefling Wagoner ♂
- Jayson Marshall. Human Congressman ♂
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to River of the Hammer.
The Tithe And Fueller
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Jago Barlow. Halfling Bard ♂
- Bundringo El-Hasan. Human Grocer ⚥
- Jonas Todd. Human Business Owner ♂
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
Katinka Browneye's Taphouse
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Gar Weston. Half-Orc Innkeeper ♂
- Kathryn Lesley. Half-Orc Sheriff ♀
- Makayla Lesley. Half-Elf Herald ♀
Rumours
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
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