Taverns
Locale
The Letting Trapper
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Luna Harber. Dwarf Miller ♀
- John Knight. Gnome Alcoholic ♂
- Bebe Ironlatch. Dwarf Houndmaster ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
The Pound And Potboy
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Forbes Reece. Gnome Comedian ♂
- Yasmin Pierce. Halfling Taxidermist ♀
- Oliver Elonil. Half-Orc Pupil ♂
Rumours
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- Cultists have come to town.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
The Tired Son Tavern
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
Characters
- Vivien Sorra. Gnome Innkeeper ♀
- Kharda Mervor. Dwarf Congresswoman ♀
- Emil Enola. Gnome Cantor ♂
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Player And Sardonyx
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Sarab Marshall. Elf Guard ⚥
- Lar Longtail. Half-Orc Refugee ♂
- Winona Hardaxe. Half-Orc Chimney Sweeper ♀
Rumours
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
The Crossbow And Buffoon
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Bernie Duval. Halfling Road Master ⚥
- Tamsin Grail. Halfling Leatherworker ♀
- Roger Korsk. Gnome Weaver ♂
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
Andrew Stone's Tavern
The local militia keeps a room reserved in the back of this tavern.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Nikolas Scott. Half-Elf Hired Muscle ♂
- Laurie Alhara. Tiefling Tattooist ♀
- Conn Blackaxe. Dwarf Beggar ♂
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
Chandra Bonebreaker's Tavern
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
- Elvish Bread. A hearty bread the elves made popular.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Trixie Mervor. Human Ward ♀
- Eden El-Hasan. Gnome Builder ⚥
- Neil Elonil. Half-Elf Watchman ♂
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at Levi's Tree, you'll begin to age backward.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
The Strapping Pianter
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Jarrad Bozier. Tiefling Acolyte ♂
- Finley Wood. Elf Warlock ⚥
- Oisin Vonner. Half-Orc Museum Curator ♂
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
The Lumpish Mariner
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Jen Deadeye. Halfling Bridle Maker ♀
- Joanna Stonesworn. Human Ferryman ♀
- Lena Destrier. Gnome Lecturer ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
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