Taverns
Locale
The Packing Stewsman
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Arthur Colman. Half-Orc Brasier ♂
- Yazid Arrias. Human Gardener ♀
- Makayla Hillard. Half-Orc Witch ♀
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
The Yellow Pardoner
You have to know the password to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Fletcher Goldtree. Elf Craftsperson ♂
- Adrian Masak. Half-Elf Chancellor ♂
- Ashley Korsk. Half-Orc Mortician ♀
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- There are mushrooms which grow at The Red Roots that control your mind.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
The Wondering Tome
This tavern is so small it's a wonder anyone can even enter it.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Lacey Carrion. Tiefling Anthropologist ♀
- Sisco Anwen. Dwarf Stonecutter ⚥
- Salvatore Ali. Gnome Poultry Keeper ♂
Rumours
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
Aptal Hogan's Tavern
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Finley Ali. Elf Chiropractor ⚥
- River Duskfur. Half-Orc Con Artist ⚥
- Gael Brocksby. Half-Orc Busker ♂
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
Bruce Quicktongue's Tavern
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Andrew Ashbringer. Human Vintner ♂
- Morwen Davis. Tiefling Deserter ♀
- Frances Deadeye. Elf Scop ♀
Rumours
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
The Booking Diver
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Laurel Belet. Half-Orc Makeup Artist ♀
- Sumesh Hamlin. Dwarf Auditor ⚥
- Ember Anwen. Gnome Charcoal Burner ♀
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
Don Rana's Inn
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
Characters
- Sahin Terryn. Dwarf Physicist ⚥
- Tamara Donovan. Elf Prisoner ♀
- Leif Windrunner. Elf Chiropractor ♂
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
Martha Shadepelt's Tavern
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Ivana Broadbent. Elf Fletcher ♀
- Rowan Vinder. Halfling Village Idiot ⚥
- Dag Brocksby. Tiefling Lecturer ♂
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
Madoc Graystripe's Inn
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Julie Stonesworn. Tiefling Goldsmith ♀
- Ragnar Hawkwing. Tiefling Bridle Maker ♂
- Levi Winterheart. Elf Physician ♂
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
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