Taverns
Locale
The Lumpy Knacker Taphouse
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Deimos Faelyn. Half-Elf Dean ♂
- Janette Summer. Half-Orc Tanner ♀
- Anya Norman. Half-Orc Ranger ♀
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at The Chained Spire.
The Drayman And Alewife
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Jerome Abasi. Half-Orc Sailor ♂
- Josh Hadwell. Human Former Adventurer ♂
- Sapphire Bowes. Half-Elf Clown ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The Queen has been cursed.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
Brom Whitethorn's Tavern
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Devlan Orsan. Elf Tutor ♂
- Blake Broadbent. Halfling Smuggler ⚥
- Brian Summer. Dwarf Cotter ♂
Rumours
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
The Immaculate Gauntlet Inn
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
Characters
- Esmeralda Birchfall. Gnome Alcoholic ♀
- Ivana Wright. Human Fisher ♀
- Mona Smyth. Tiefling Tattooist ♀
Rumours
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
Marilyn Ironroot's Taphouse
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Alexandra Donovan. Half-Orc Nurse ♀
- Giselle Loch. Dwarf Hired Muscle ♀
- Dax Orsan. Tiefling Silversmith ♂
Rumours
- If you go to Village of Artists, you can be healed.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
The Chrysolite And Peddler
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Akasha Enola. Half-Elf Gymnast ♀
- Clark Sweeny. Half-Orc Rogue ♂
- Helena Shadowcloak. Gnome Auctioneer ♀
Rumours
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Wide Eyed Ice
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Quentin Embers. Tiefling Sailor ♂
- Josh Wilton. Elf Bear Leader ♂
- Gwen Vonner. Halfling Thief ♀
Rumours
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Pink Quarter Inn
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Akdir Mowbry. Half-Elf Book Binder ♂
- Jared Darkwood. Halfling Sailor ♂
- River Huon. Halfling Butcher ⚥
Rumours
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Glenda's Thoroughfare.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Avaricious Butte Tavern
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Kandon Roderick. Gnome Roper ♂
- Sarab Roberts. Human Book Binder ⚥
- Mia Scott. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
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