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The Cheeky Watchman Tavern

Map of The Cheeky Watchman Tavern

The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
  • Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.

Characters

  • Shark Elonil. Gnome Monk ♀
  • Shirley Mehmed. Half-Elf Healer ♀
  • Trixie Roundtree. Elf Nursemaid ♀

Rumours

  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • The local gang has a new leader.

The Armor And Pot

Map of The Armor And Pot

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.

Characters

  • Quentin Echols. Tiefling Writer ♂
  • Landon Marshall. Gnome Acater ♂
  • Heidi Deadeye. Human Inquisitor ♀

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
  • A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.

The Changing Jack

Map of The Changing Jack

The bottom half of the door is blocked by sand.

Menu

  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?

Characters

  • Clio Faelyn. Elf Knight ♀
  • Riley Pierce. Half-Orc Shepherd ⚥
  • Taylor Hillard. Elf Fire Eater ⚥

Rumours

  • was killed by an evil wizard.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.
  • The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.

The Crafty Butcher Inn

Map of The Crafty Butcher Inn

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.

Characters

  • Cora Ellis. Dwarf Paladin ♀
  • Bebe Hadwell. Half-Elf Flautist ♀
  • Taylor Sorra. Tiefling Bard ⚥

Rumours

  • A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • A local girl has gone missing.

The Fragrant Spoon

Map of The Fragrant Spoon

Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.

Menu

  • Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.

Characters

  • Alyx Roundtree. Elf Book Binder ♀
  • Summer Mattell. Human Vintner ♀
  • Danforth Spring. Human Wheelwright ♂

Rumours

  • A large egg is near Airship of the Steel Ministry.
  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.
  • The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.

Steven Firefang's Taphouse

Map of Steven Firefang's Taphouse

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.

Characters

  • Sisco Huon. Half-Orc Rat Catcher ⚥
  • Nicholas Harad. Dwarf Watchman ♂
  • Alexis Rana. Elf Wizard ♀

Rumours

  • was killed by zombies.
  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.

The Mummer And Parrot

Map of The Mummer And Parrot

Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.

Menu

  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Kiernan Norman. Human Warden ♂
  • Dina Scott. Tiefling Cooper ♀
  • Eden Masak. Gnome Warlock ⚥

Rumours

  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.

The Embarrassing Sard

Map of The Embarrassing Sard

No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.

Menu

  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.

Characters

  • Rebecca Echols. Half-Elf Charlatan ♀
  • Simon Bowes. Elf Book Binder ♂
  • Kasim Brightstar. Elf First Mate ♂

Rumours

  • The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.

Duck Alard's Taphouse

Map of Duck Alard's Taphouse

The bartender collects foreign coins.

Menu

  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Luna Alard. Human Carpenter ♀
  • Charlie Adir. Human Cheesemaker ⚥
  • Elise Quaresh. Dwarf Book Binder ♀

Rumours

  • Someone hid treasure in town.
  • Cultists have come to town.
  • The Oakenspire Platforms provides a steady supply of peons.

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