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The Idiotic Taster Inn

Map of The Idiotic Taster Inn

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.

Characters

  • Sylvie Weston. Dwarf Clown ♀
  • Lulu Huon. Dwarf Hersir ♀
  • Vivian Sybil. Half-Elf Archivist ♀

Rumours

  • That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
  • A circus is coming to town.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.

The Fancying Pantry

Map of The Fancying Pantry

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.

Characters

  • Sibylle Terryn. Half-Orc Gymnast ♀
  • Jeffrey Mehmed. Halfling Monk ♂
  • Seymor Windrunner. Halfling Butler ♂

Rumours

  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.

The Puny Page Inn

Map of The Puny Page Inn

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?

Characters

  • Lena Abasi. Gnome Paladin ♀
  • Dael Todd. Dwarf Bard ♀
  • Avery Hamilton. Human Mercenary ⚥

Rumours

  • Last month it rained fish.
  • Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
  • Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.

Kiran Northrend's Taphouse

Map of Kiran Northrend's Taphouse

Torches outside the door burn with green flame.

Menu

  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Qualen Gellar. Dwarf General ♂
  • Olivier Norman. Gnome Exterminator ⚥
  • Lionheart Darwin. Half-Orc Madame ♂

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.

The Wayfarer And Rapier

Map of The Wayfarer And Rapier

Each table has a small cooking station set in the center so guests may cook food they bring.

Menu

  • Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.

Characters

  • Bella Northrend. Gnome Taxidermist ♀
  • Bart Adir. Tiefling Bodyguard ♂
  • Morwen Duval. Tiefling Chiropractor ♀

Rumours

  • There have been human sacrifices at Town of the Gauntlet.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.

The Indelible Kettle

Map of The Indelible Kettle

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!

Characters

  • Bob Weston. Human Crime Boss ♂
  • Cassius Mulgrew. Elf Dealer ♂
  • Helena Hillard. Gnome Tutor ♀

Rumours

  • The barkeep likes to get in fights.
  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • There is a bush which moves around near Titan's Skull.

The Costermonger And Anvil

Map of The Costermonger And Anvil

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!

Characters

  • Jelen Hogan. Elf Clerk ♂
  • Alicia Faelyn. Halfling Commoner ♀
  • Giselle Enola. Halfling Fortune Teller ♀

Rumours

  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.

The Responding Tasset

Map of The Responding Tasset

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.

Characters

  • Fribbington Rana. Gnome Mortician ⚥
  • Landon Kusheth. Halfling Sheriff ♂
  • Moe Mervor. Half-Elf Hersir ♂

Rumours

  • That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.

The Drafty Cobbler

Map of The Drafty Cobbler

The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.

Menu

  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.

Characters

  • Malak Urean. Halfling Governess ♀
  • Yusef Zantus. Gnome Sommelier ♂
  • Sahin Mattell. Tiefling Glassblower ⚥

Rumours

  • Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.

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