Taverns
Locale
Avery Darkwood's Taphouse
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Karen Brown. Tiefling Scientist ♀
- Arianna Lord. Human Former Adventurer ♀
- Shirley Kaye. Halfling Chimney Sweeper ♀
Rumours
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
The Yeoman And Laundress
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Dag Pierce. Gnome Accountant ♂
- Rey Roderick. Half-Elf Tanner ♂
- Sisco Mattell. Tiefling Castellan ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
The Nimble Footpad
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Sumesh Teagrass. Gnome Scientist ⚥
- Galen Woodfur. Half-Orc Mason ♂
- Mace Marshall. Half-Orc Museum Curator ♂
Rumours
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
The Troubleshooting Page
A sign on the wall advertises a teleportation circle in the basement. It cost 200 gp to use it.
Menu
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Donovan Hamilton. Elf Minister ♂
- Sumesh Wilbur. Gnome Scientist ⚥
- Etienne Deverin. Human Anthropologist ♂
Rumours
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- Someone summoned a demon.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
The Rejecting Bather
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Corn Chowder. Ya gotta like corn to like this.
Characters
- Nina Simpson. Gnome Apothecary ♀
- Tarc Colman. Halfling Gambler ♂
- Kasandra Hamid. Human Furniture Maker ♀
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- was killed by zombies.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
The Bailey And Tapet
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Caroc Zaros. Elf Fighter ♂
- Dawn Roundtree. Dwarf Missionary ♀
- Angar Masak. Dwarf Seer ♂
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
Phoebe Ironroot's Inn
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Water. For boring people.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Lola Zaros. Halfling Druid ♀
- Moe Mazdan. Dwarf Book Binder ♂
- Vuska Magdrom. Dwarf Makeup Artist ♀
Rumours
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
The Bawdy Fief
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Kiernan Firestorm. Tiefling Translator ♂
- Helena Terryn. Half-Orc Auditor ♀
- Rolf Fordragon. Gnome Commissar ♂
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Arish's Farm.
The Hunting Bee
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Dark Rum. It can knock you off your feet.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
Characters
- Avery Rowe. Elf Con Artist ⚥
- Oisin Kaye. Human Watchman ♂
- Caroc Sweeny. Human Stonecutter ♂
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
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