Taverns
Locale
The Shaking Minter
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Max Proudfoot. Gnome Cult Leader ⚥
- Teresa Travis. Elf Diplomat ♀
- Charlie Ferrier. Halfling Cheesemaker ⚥
Rumours
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
Finley Marshall's Tavern
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Christopher Lord. Elf Wizard ♂
- Sumesh Smyth. Human Cheesemaker ⚥
- Mica Moonblossom. Half-Elf Vintner ♀
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
The Dragon And Yeoman
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Delia Wilton. Human Librarian ♀
- Sumesh Redscar. Half-Orc Artisan ⚥
- Geoffrey Roberts. Gnome Senator ♂
Rumours
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Daunting Sword Taphouse
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Valeria Terryn. Half-Elf Juggler ♀
- Gareth Selwyn. Human Butler ♂
- Garrus Bloodhoof. Half-Elf Healer ♂
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Jenny's Town.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
The Lively Chandler
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Karen Deadeye. Halfling Wrestler ♀
- Beatrix Huon. Tiefling Sheriff ♀
- Sumesh Hamlin. Gnome Illusionist ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Overcooked Gardener Inn
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Ruby Quaresh. Half-Elf Tutor ♀
- Rory Greennose. Halfling Artist ♂
- Brogan Hemlock. Half-Orc Artisan ♂
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
The Affording Boothman
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Deimos Clarke. Halfling Essayist ♂
- Simon Sebastian. Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
- Enzo Zaros. Half-Elf Madame ♂
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
The Puncturing Pilgrim
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Runar Monroe. Human Acater ♂
- Sisco Winter. Human Bladesmith ⚥
- Monica Molyneaux. Elf Stonecutter ♀
Rumours
- It's going to snow.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
Ruth Cunningham's Inn
This tavern used to be the city jail.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Roasted Tomatoes. Can be served on the side with any meal.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Canton Spall. Gnome Spice Merchant ♂
- Blake Brown. Half-Orc Barber Surgeon ⚥
- Marcelin Pierre-Dupois. Half-Elf Thief ♀
Rumours
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
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