Taverns
Locale
The Wooden Parapet
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Ned Hamid. Tiefling Congressman ♂
- Sawyer Everett. Dwarf Bard ⚥
- Isabella Roderick. Tiefling Therapist ♀
Rumours
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
The Studious Barter Inn
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Sylvia Faelyn. Half-Elf Bloodletter ♀
- Max Nighy. Half-Elf Merchant ⚥
- Etienne Hillard. Human Sorcerer ♂
Rumours
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- There have been human sacrifices at The Peach Continent.
Selena Icewing's Taphouse
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Jared Wilbur. Tiefling Sailmaker ♂
- Shannon Weatherby. Tiefling Baroness ♀
- Olivier Bladefist. Elf Admiral ⚥
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Colosseum of the Mead.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Sapphire And Tasset
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Guthrum Birchfall. Gnome Rogue ♂
- Alys Northrend. Halfling Cutpurse ♀
- Mace Ellis. Human Sculptor ♂
Rumours
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
The Prickly Cricket Taphouse
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Amelia Knight. Human Wheelwright ♀
- Iris Lesley. Dwarf Dancer ♀
- Devlan Browneye. Dwarf Charioteer ♂
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
Kyris Carter's Inn
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Geoffrey Quaresh. Half-Elf Armorer ♂
- Mandy Winterheart. Dwarf Nanny ♀
- Fareed Brightstar. Halfling Sheriff ♂
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- A new church is being built in town.
Jill Alhara's Taphouse
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Elevrir Winter. Dwarf Boatman ♂
- Sylvia Windrunner. Human General ♀
- Dov El-Hasan. Halfling Smuggler ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
Nena Anguish's Inn
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Leif Sebastian. Half-Orc Stablehand ♂
- Blake Watson. Halfling Carpenter ⚥
- Gar Duval. Half-Orc Cartographer ♂
Rumours
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
The Worst Tumbler
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
Characters
- Talwyn Wood. Human Squire ♀
- Julie Silvertree. Elf Barbarian ♀
- Bernie Simpson. Half-Elf Admiral ⚥
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Kingdom at Shadowfell's Edge.
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