Taverns
Locale
The Sleepy Arrow
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Blake Sweeny. Halfling Scribe ⚥
- Aric Loch. Half-Orc Entertainer ♂
- Sylvia Brightstar. Gnome Seer ♀
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Well Groomed Scribe
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Sawyer Alhara. Human Poultry Keeper ⚥
- Sam Cunningham. Tiefling Tanner ♂
- Sawyer Pierce. Human Auditor ⚥
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
The Fobbing Tome
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Homer Rook. Tiefling Tailor ♂
- Rowan Stormrage. Half-Orc Paladin ⚥
- Aubrey Norman. Dwarf Warlock ♀
Rumours
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- If you go to Shindram's Refuge, you can be healed.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
Karen White's Tavern
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Kallum Snaketail. Half-Orc Tailor ♂
- Ezekiel Wood. Tiefling Cobbler ♂
- Parsons Masak. Half-Orc Engineer ♂
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
The Purple Tome
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Maz Davis. Tiefling Alchemist ⚥
- Olivia Fae. Human Man At Arms ♀
- Eden Rowe. Human Museum Curator ⚥
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
The Tumbler And Jongleur
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Aura Schmidt. Elf Governess ♀
- Anya Mehmed. Half-Elf Medic ♀
- Avery Briggs. Gnome Sheriff ♀
Rumours
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
The Dyer And Tithe
The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Selene Ashbringer. Human Ward ♀
- Kathryn Hasan. Gnome Governess ♀
- Hiaenna Stormrage. Dwarf Noble ♀
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Airship of the Shield.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
The Meal And Hanop
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Barty Scott. Dwarf Essayist ♂
- Olivier Belet. Halfling Storyteller ⚥
- Morwen Amal. Elf Bard ♀
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
The Burly Binder Inn
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Tamara Windfall. Gnome Goldsmith ♀
- Avery Pegg. Half-Elf Scholar ⚥
- Mary Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Toll Keeper ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
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