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The Sleepy Freehold

Map of The Sleepy Freehold

Humans pay double what other races pay here.

Menu

  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.

Characters

  • Jared The Fierce. Half-Orc Cotter ♂
  • Nadeera Bloodhoof. Elf Botanist ♀
  • Kallum Mervor. Half-Orc Prince ♂

Rumours

  • A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.

Galvur Browneye's Tavern

Map of Galvur Browneye's Tavern

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Poisoned Apple. It's not real poison! Meade injected into an apple.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.

Characters

  • Kimberly Gellar. Dwarf Ferryman ♀
  • Jonas Diamondtree. Half-Elf Soothsayer ♂
  • Phoebe Barlow. Tiefling Witchdoctor ♀

Rumours

  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Town of the Maker.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
  • A ship was set on fire by the river.

The Proud Chandler Inn

Map of The Proud Chandler Inn

There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.

Menu

  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.

Characters

  • George Ward. Half-Elf Book Binder ♂
  • Cathleen Reddy. Gnome Barber Surgeon ♀
  • Parker Fordragon. Half-Elf Sailmaker ⚥

Rumours

  • A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.

The Ruttish Knife

Map of The Ruttish Knife

There are paintings of flowers on each wall.

Menu

  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!

Characters

  • Elana Marid. Tiefling Gambler ♀
  • Ruby Zantus. Half-Orc Noble ♀
  • Manuel Norton. Halfling Ferryman ♂

Rumours

  • Cultists have come to town.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.

Kasim Harber's Taphouse

Map of Kasim Harber's Taphouse

Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.

Menu

  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.

Characters

  • Luna Crewe. Tiefling Miller ♀
  • Rowan Greene. Gnome Chef ⚥
  • Carly Sybil. Elf Baker ♀

Rumours

  • An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.

The Owl And Feather

Map of The Owl And Feather

The sign shows a man in full knight armor.

Menu

  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.

Characters

  • Alexis Silverleaf. Half-Elf Essayist ♀
  • Stuart Smyth. Dwarf Erenagh ♂
  • Lia Smyth. Tiefling Bard ♀

Rumours

  • Adventurers have gone missing at River of the Mark.
  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.

Hart Stormrage's Inn

Map of Hart Stormrage's Inn

The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.

Menu

  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.

Characters

  • Emil Erwin. Elf Innkeeper ♂
  • Ria Deakin. Gnome Urchin ♀
  • Ragnar Halgar. Dwarf Chemist ♂

Rumours

  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.

Tami Venomclaw's Tavern

Map of Tami Venomclaw's Tavern

The upstairs is a bakery.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.

Characters

  • Avery Sybil. Dwarf Fortune Teller ⚥
  • Lee Black. Gnome Botanist ♂
  • Laban Vinder. Halfling Spy ♂

Rumours

  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
  • Cultists have come to town.
  • There is war brewing to the east.

The Weaver And Butcher

Map of The Weaver And Butcher

Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.

Menu

  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.

Characters

  • Sawyer Mervor. Elf Biologist ⚥
  • Fareed Mervor. Dwarf Journalist ♂
  • Dana Ferrier. Gnome Sorcerer ♀

Rumours

  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
  • A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.

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