Taverns
Locale
The Illustration And Chicken
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
Characters
- Angie Hogan. Human Archaeologist ♀
- River Urean. Gnome Paladin ⚥
- Ivana Norman. Gnome Executioner ♀
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
The Pink Butcher Tavern
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Moe Gleeson. Dwarf Warlock ♂
- Helsora Blaze. Tiefling Cleaner ♀
- Elias Portman. Elf Gravedigger ♂
Rumours
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
The Harper And Cat
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Fribbington Shalamayne. Human Florist ⚥
- Jessica Broadbent. Dwarf Mage ♀
- Caroc Karim. Half-Elf Con Artist ♂
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
The Exhibiting Sphinx
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Jody Windrunner. Human Apprentice ♀
- Athol Greene. Gnome Hermit ♀
- Ria Reece. Elf Auctioneer ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
The Warped Bagger Inn
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Kiernan Hale. Dwarf Paladin ♂
- Bruce Marshall. Half-Orc Naperer ♂
- River Hillard. Half-Elf Chaplain ⚥
Rumours
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
Gert Elonil's Tavern
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Rowan Silvermoon. Half-Elf Captain Of The Guard ⚥
- Manuel Autumn. Half-Orc Congressman ♂
- Dottie Clarke. Halfling Bloodletter ♀
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Cheap Antelope Tavern
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Hana Monroe. Half-Orc Exterminator ♀
- Sibylle Quaresh. Halfling Cantor ♀
- Talia Connington. Elf Exorcist ♀
Rumours
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- Last month it rained fish.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
The Tottering Farrier
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Helena Roderick. Halfling Crofter ♀
- Jody Todd. Tiefling Witch ♀
- Brittany Donovan. Gnome Druid ♀
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- A large egg is near Shindram's Refuge.
- Last week it rained frogs.
The Antelope And Knife
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
Characters
- Angar Karim. Tiefling Physician ♂
- Avital Duffield. Dwarf Commissar ♂
- Cloee Deakin. Dwarf Fletcher ♀
Rumours
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
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