Taverns
Locale
Kathryn Gleeson's Inn
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Clio Portman. Dwarf Sergeant At Arms ♀
- Morwen Broadbent. Dwarf Notary ♀
- Bart Weston. Tiefling Carpenter ♂
Rumours
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
The Incredible Parrot Taphouse
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
Characters
- Patrick Roundtree. Elf Diviner ♂
- Riley Enola. Tiefling Cabbie ⚥
- Sumesh Harber. Tiefling Comedian ⚥
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
The Armor And Noble
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Joanna Hamlin. Half-Orc Glassblower ♀
- Blake Ravage. Tiefling Spy ⚥
- Caitlin Donovan. Half-Elf Erenagh ♀
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
Preston Gemtree's Taphouse
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Jen Stonesworn. Tiefling Craftsperson ♀
- Doran Molyneaux. Half-Elf Courtier ⚥
- Angie Haggard. Dwarf Ranger ♀
Rumours
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
The Lazy Bull
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Elvish Bread. A hearty bread the elves made popular.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Avery Sebastian. Human Translator ⚥
- Sophie Kaye. Tiefling Judge ♀
- Penelope Hume. Half-Orc Farrier ♀
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
The Lazy Warhammer Tavern
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Nora Barrow. Dwarf Fence ♀
- Riley Underhill. Gnome Cheesemaker ⚥
- Clark Autumn. Human Beekeeper ♂
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- It's going to snow.
Lucy Simpson's Inn
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Nick Bowes. Half-Elf Flautist ♂
- Bundringo Sams. Elf Prophet ⚥
- Barnston Miller. Tiefling Paladin ♂
Rumours
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
The Pint And Sapper
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Leo Barrow. Halfling Wagoner ♂
- Alicia Whisperwind. Dwarf Soldier ♀
- Carys Portman. Gnome Roper ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
The Lumpy Magnet
A guard stands outside the door, choosing who may come in.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
Characters
- Elvira Mowbry. Half-Elf Dancer ♀
- Kathryn Weatherby. Tiefling Warlock ♀
- Rebecca Bryce. Gnome Lady In Waiting ♀
Rumours
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
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