Taverns
Locale
The Vivid Bellows Inn
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.
Characters
- Parsons Roderick. Dwarf Urchin ♂
- Anto Pegg. Half-Elf Juggler ♂
- Sumesh Roderick. Half-Orc Diviner ⚥
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to River of the Carter.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
The Plump Beguine Tavern
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Max Arrias. Gnome Exile ⚥
- Doran Connington. Half-Orc Medic ⚥
- Lilith Lord. Elf Pupil ♀
Rumours
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
The Lovely Chrysolite
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Jill Barlow. Half-Elf Cleric ♀
- Helen Black. Human Clockkeeper ♀
- Teresa Shadowcloak. Gnome Prisoner ♀
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
Jasper Pierce's Tavern
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Isabelle Karim. Half-Elf Executioner ♀
- Finley Ward. Halfling Exile ⚥
- Dora Zaki. Half-Orc Surgeon ♀
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
Kashida Desolation's Taphouse
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Indra Korsk. Tiefling Shepherd ♀
- Galvur Fordragon. Elf Drag Queen ♂
- Calla Defthands. Halfling Pirate ♀
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
The Warped Book
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Dan Darkwood. Halfling Minstrel ♂
- John Weston. Dwarf Engineer ♂
- Fribbington Carter. Halfling Tattooist ⚥
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
The Stone And Llama
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
Characters
- Finley Clarke. Halfling Page ⚥
- Hart Wilbur. Gnome Jailer ♂
- Avery Simpson. Halfling Teacher ⚥
Rumours
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
The Prestigious Farmer Inn
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
Characters
- Diego Haggard. Dwarf Mortician ♂
- Ivor Walker. Dwarf Fighter ♂
- Richard Pierce. Half-Elf Butler ♂
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- A new church is being built in town.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
The Minstrel And Wayfarer
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
Characters
- Ego Weston. Elf Chiropractor ♂
- Maz Ironbar. Dwarf Watchmaker ⚥
- Jevon Fallow. Halfling Cooper ♂
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
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