Taverns
Locale
The Monitoring Butcher
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Athol Spall. Gnome Senator ♀
- Gawen Hynes. Half-Elf Urchin ♂
- Avery Banes. Human Judge ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
The Impertinent Shout Taphouse
This tavern is so small it's a wonder anyone can even enter it.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
Characters
- Melissa Weston. Half-Elf Notary ♀
- Max Mehmed. Halfling Pawn Shop Owner ⚥
- Frances Spall. Human Cooper ♀
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
The Cannon And Wharf
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Parsons Nighy. Gnome Cleric ♂
- Olivier Greenflower. Half-Elf Archaeologist ⚥
- Anika Mowbry. Dwarf Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
The Notable Feather Inn
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Simon Jones. Halfling Book Binder ♂
- Sumesh Summer. Human Barbarian ⚥
- Sisco Altharia. Gnome Chandler ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
The Roguish Cuirass Inn
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Donovan Rucker. Human General ♂
- Vidar Amal. Tiefling Missionary ♂
- Laurel Hawkwing. Half-Elf Clockkeeper ♀
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
The Pungent Scorpion Tavern
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Ruther Browntree. Halfling Philosopher ♂
- Katya Mur. Gnome Anthropologist ♀
- Riley Roderick. Half-Orc Veteran ⚥
Rumours
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- If you go to The Amaranth Forge, you can be healed.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
The Crafty Chandler
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Sophie Weatherby. Elf Brasier ♀
- Madoc Sybil. Gnome Monk ♂
- Bernie Jordan. Tiefling Illusionist ⚥
Rumours
- The bees here make the best honey.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Tanner And Knife
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Virginia Leopardstar. Half-Orc Farmer ♀
- Karen Bryce. Halfling Farmer ♀
- Lucy Ashig. Gnome Nun ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
The Quarrelsome Steward
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
Characters
- Altes Forgeclaw. Half-Orc Assassin ♂
- Fribbington Connington. Tiefling Knight ⚥
- Tenjon Brocksby. Gnome Merchant ♂
Rumours
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
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