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The Bee And Bailey

Map of The Bee And Bailey

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.

Characters

  • Lysander Maelor. Gnome Accountant ♂
  • Jackson Watson. Half-Orc Ferryman ♂
  • Kasper Monroe. Half-Elf Minister ♂

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.

The Merry Ruby

Map of The Merry Ruby

A beggar sits outside the door.

Menu

  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.

Characters

  • Karen Wrynn. Gnome Squire ♀
  • Sawyer Abasi. Half-Orc Squire ⚥
  • Eden Sybil. Half-Orc Pupil ⚥

Rumours

  • There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at Gladiator's Fall that control your mind.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.

The Purple Quartermaster Inn

Map of The Purple Quartermaster Inn

The upstairs is a bakery.

Menu

  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.

Characters

  • Arthur Rucker. Gnome Vintner ♂
  • Charlie Duffield. Half-Elf Runaway ⚥
  • Titus Oak. Halfling Undertaker ♂

Rumours

  • There have been human sacrifices at The Silver Island.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at God Mountain's Approach, you'll begin to age backward.

Katya Moontree's Taphouse

Map of Katya Moontree's Taphouse

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.

Characters

  • Dan Mournhell. Half-Elf Woolwinder ♂
  • Hiram Forgeclaw. Half-Orc Translator ♂
  • Monty Mowbry. Elf Comedian ♂

Rumours

  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • The town constable is cheating on his wife.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.

The Bootless Paige Tavern

Map of The Bootless Paige Tavern

Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.

Menu

  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Katarina Cinders. Tiefling Barmaid ♀
  • Marcel Pierre-Dupois. Human Bishop ♂
  • Blake Kaye. Half-Elf Rogue ⚥

Rumours

  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Krak's Mining Operation.
  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.

The Honored Tome Taphouse

Map of The Honored Tome Taphouse

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
  • Crayfish Stew. Crayfish boiled in a tasty broth.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.

Characters

  • Rebecca Korsk. Dwarf Hired Muscle ♀
  • Mary Barrow. Elf First Mate ♀
  • Marcus Mur. Gnome Gladiator ♂

Rumours

  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
  • A giant bird has been spotted near Airship of the Diamond.

The Motherly Pickerel Taphouse

Map of The Motherly Pickerel Taphouse

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.

Characters

  • Kaith Lucas. Human Clockkeeper ♂
  • Kharda Gellar. Elf Constable ♀
  • Clementine Deakin. Elf Fortune Teller ♀

Rumours

  • The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at The Persimmon Chains that control your mind.

The Squire And Tasset

Map of The Squire And Tasset

You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...

Characters

  • Morwen Huon. Half-Elf Student ♀
  • Doran Roundtree. Gnome Cleric ⚥
  • Frank Enola. Elf Juggler ♂

Rumours

  • Three people have gone missing from town.
  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.

The Pantry And Goose

Map of The Pantry And Goose

Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.

Menu

  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!

Characters

  • Symond Sweeny. Tiefling Druid ♂
  • Badaar Lesley. Elf Medic ♂
  • Simon Deverin. Human Tutor ♂

Rumours

  • There seem to be more rats about.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.

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