Taverns
Locale
The Tattered Greave Inn
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Karth Darwin. Half-Elf Actor ♂
- Jill Altharia. Elf Bladesmith ♀
- Finley Ali. Human Fisher ⚥
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Balancing Argolet
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
Characters
- Haryk Underhill. Gnome Minstrel ♂
- Anya Marshall. Tiefling Admiral ♀
- Rowan Haggard. Elf Event Planner ⚥
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Attempting Grain
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Fried Beaver Tail. You're curious, aren't you?
Characters
- Ivan Wolfbrother. Tiefling Bard ♂
- Kaith Rana. Half-Elf Drag Queen ♂
- Sulfras Shad. Half-Elf Florist ♂
Rumours
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
Yasmin Firetail's Taphouse
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
Characters
- Baasim Vinder. Human Witchdoctor ♂
- Dora Ellis. Tiefling Merchant ♀
- Jasper Spring. Half-Orc Skomorokh ♂
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
Aptal Joybrook's Tavern
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Yusef Willow. Gnome Book Binder ♂
- Cynthia Teagrass. Halfling Village Idiot ♀
- Luna Jordan. Halfling Wizard ♀
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
The Fawning Targe Inn
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Cora Redtusk. Half-Orc Warden ♀
- Beatrix Fitzgerald. Elf Countess ♀
- Malik Ashbringer. Halfling Pauper ♂
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- A giant ape is said to live near Grave Garden.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
The Horner And Tome
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Marcellus Faelyn. Tiefling Illuminator ♂
- Lola Hillard. Dwarf Animal Tamer ♀
- Safia El-Hasan. Half-Orc Poultry Keeper ♀
Rumours
- is on the run from someone.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
The Unsung Stone Inn
The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Jayson Orsan. Dwarf Congressman ♂
- Lana Ali. Halfling Almoner ♀
- Kylie Briggs. Halfling Builder ♀
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- A circus is coming to town.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
The Envious Plowman Taphouse
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Sumesh Ashbringer. Human Scout ⚥
- Jayson Fae. Dwarf Jailer ♂
- Taylor Erwin. Tiefling Tattooist ⚥
Rumours
- God Mountain's Approach was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
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