Taverns
Locale
The Stove And Gauntlet
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Penelope James. Half-Orc Street Performer ♀
- Cyntia Whisperwind. Dwarf Runaway ♀
- Frances Terryn. Dwarf Anthropologist ♀
Rumours
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
The Low Page Tavern
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Bog Beetle Skewers. Fat boiled beetles on a stick.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Max Colman. Tiefling Hersir ⚥
- Karen Harber. Half-Elf Therapist ♀
- Zoe Bryce. Half-Elf Congresswoman ♀
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
The Kirtle And Saint
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Lawson Urean. Gnome Leatherworker ♂
- Charlie Browneye. Dwarf Captain ⚥
- Hawke Hamlin. Dwarf Goldsmith ♀
Rumours
- A circus is coming to town.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
The Adept Labyrinth
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Valnis Mowbry. Half-Elf Gameskeeper ♀
- Emily Roderick. Gnome Toll Keeper ♀
- Bernie Hamid. Tiefling Barbarian ⚥
Rumours
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
The Fiddler And Queen
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- White Wine. A classic.
Characters
- Badaar Walker. Dwarf Barbarian ♂
- Rowan Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Warlock ⚥
- Tavi Harber. Dwarf Missionary ♂
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- Last week it rained frogs.
The Questioning Fabric
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Shangela Firebrand. Half-Orc Gardener ♀
- Stuart Lucas. Tiefling Paladin ♂
- Fiona Briggs. Half-Elf Historian ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- A local girl has gone missing.
The Mammering Cloth Taphouse
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
- Miner's Pie. Chicken pot pie.
Characters
- Sarab Mulgrew. Half-Orc Dancer ⚥
- Gwendolyn Brocksby. Half-Elf Smuggler ♀
- Madoc Roderick. Elf Mortician ♂
Rumours
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Stump of the Bellows.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
The Appalling Snake
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- John Deverin. Human Librarian ♂
- Vetack Zaki. Tiefling Magician ♂
- Orren Duffield. Half-Elf Scout ♂
Rumours
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
The Trifling Pantry
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Finley Clarke. Half-Orc Leatherworker ⚥
- Eden Moran. Half-Orc Gentleman ⚥
- Riley Pierce. Dwarf Street Artist ⚥
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
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