Taverns
Locale
The Lutenist And Pope
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Fish and Clam Stew. Seafood goodness.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Nathaniel Karim. Human Banker ♂
- Hayden Pierce. Half-Elf Chimney Sweeper ♂
- Parker Kensley. Tiefling Tailor ⚥
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- The local gang has a new leader.
The Puking Stove Tavern
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Emyr Hadwell. Half-Orc Soothsayer ♂
- Evonne Harber. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ♀
- Alyx Deverin. Half-Elf Scullion ♀
Rumours
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- A local girl has gone missing.
The Baking Shout
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Athol Roderick. Half-Elf Rogue ♀
- Jakob Rana. Elf General ♂
- Aric Connington. Dwarf Tattooist ♂
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
The Jarring Ryal Tavern
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
Characters
- Winona Enola. Half-Orc Loan Shark ♀
- Dora Cunningham. Human Teacher ♀
- Kasandra Wrynn. Human General ♀
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- Last week it rained frogs.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
Laurel Silvervalley's Tavern
Dwarves drink free in this tavern.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Alyx Broadbent. Human Wizard's Apprentice ♀
- Phoebe Sweeny. Tiefling Governess ♀
- Lia Aquilegia. Halfling Cabbie ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Seedy Coffer
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Bog Beetle Skewers. Fat boiled beetles on a stick.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Aubrey Erwin. Tiefling Barbarian ♀
- Olivier Watson. Dwarf Merchant ⚥
- Riley Pierce. Dwarf Urchin ⚥
Rumours
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
The Builder And Dosser
Icicles large enough to kill a man hang from the eavestroughs.
Menu
- Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Sahin Duval. Tiefling Erenagh ⚥
- Maz Enola. Tiefling Wheelwright ⚥
- Parker Pierce. Half-Orc Barber Surgeon ⚥
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
The Lavish Man Tavern
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
Characters
- Liam Ravage. Tiefling Diplomat ♂
- Calla Loch. Tiefling Sergeant ♀
- Daisy Wrynn. Tiefling Countess ♀
Rumours
- Lost Cemetery is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
The Indigo Goddess Taphouse
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Liam Freeman. Half-Orc Inquisitor ♂
- Trixie Barrow. Tiefling Comedian ♀
- Luce Adir. Half-Elf Warlock ♀
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- The bees here make the best honey.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
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