Taverns
Locale
The Saucy Mason
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Ewan Bowes. Elf Tattooist ♂
- Marcus Wood. Half-Elf Monk ♂
- Penelope Orsan. Tiefling Mason ♀
Rumours
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Druid's Nexus.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Puking Pantry Taphouse
Humans pay double what other races pay here.
Menu
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
Characters
- Taylor Ironfist. Dwarf Prostitute ⚥
- Julie Alhara. Human Sailor ♀
- Fribbington Roderick. Halfling Hatter ⚥
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
The Mummer And Longbow
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Renee Crump. Half-Orc Illuminator ♀
- Lola El-Hasan. Half-Elf Detective ♀
- Jonas Duval. Dwarf Chef ♂
Rumours
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
The Vivacious Centaur Tavern
A large tree grows through the center of the tavern.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Conn Stonesworn. Half-Orc Town Crier ♂
- Eric Inferno. Tiefling Seer ♂
- Helsora Smyth. Half-Orc Wheelwright ♀
Rumours
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
The Blotting Eagle
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Honey Hamilton. Tiefling Architect ♀
- Diego Sybil. Dwarf Florist ♂
- Crispin Kensley. Tiefling Bladesmith ♂
Rumours
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
The Striving Kingfisher
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Elias Haggard. Half-Elf Cultist ♂
- Talwyn Ironroot. Dwarf Shipwright ♀
- Meara Winter. Half-Orc Cartographer ♂
Rumours
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- Last month it rained fish.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
The Honored Staff Tavern
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
Characters
- Riley Orsan. Tiefling Bouncer ♀
- Esmeralda Loch. Tiefling Fletcher ♀
- Lars Zaros. Tiefling Chaplain ♂
Rumours
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
Henry Wynne's Taphouse
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Avery Pierre-Dupois. Dwarf Prisoner ⚥
- Calla Grail. Half-Orc Beekeeper ♀
- Madoc Kastrix. Tiefling Monk ♂
Rumours
- was killed by wolves.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Gem And Sheperd
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Rodney Shadowmourne. Human Barbarian ♂
- Sawyer Duffield. Elf Exterminator ⚥
- Kallum Marid. Dwarf Judge ♂
Rumours
- The Queen has been cursed.
- House of the Chrysoprase was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
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