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The Void And Gun

Map of The Void And Gun

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.

Characters

  • Celeste Pierce. Elf Woolwinder ♀
  • Canton Hale. Dwarf Artisan ♂
  • Doran Carson. Half-Orc Painter ⚥

Rumours

  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
  • A large egg is near Temple of the Glass Eye.

The Assessing Prince

Map of The Assessing Prince

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

Menu

  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.

Characters

  • Natalia Deadeye. Dwarf Mage ♀
  • Lia Korsk. Human Auditor ♀
  • Parker Hamilton. Gnome Architect ⚥

Rumours

  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.

The Spending Rogue

Map of The Spending Rogue

A strange smelling chicken coop sits off to the side.

Menu

  • Bog Beetle Skewers. Fat boiled beetles on a stick.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.

Characters

  • Matthew Terryn. Halfling Mortician ♂
  • Avery Baggins. Halfling Rogue ♀
  • Fribbington Wright. Tiefling Hatter ⚥

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
  • The barkeep likes to get in fights.

The Thirsty Sapper Tavern

Map of The Thirsty Sapper Tavern

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.

Characters

  • Dael Kensley. Elf Burglar ♀
  • Titus Sams. Elf Hofmeister ♂
  • Andrew Ironlatch. Dwarf Bodyguard ♂

Rumours

  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • A yeti has been seen nearby.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.

The Dingy Parrot Tavern

Map of The Dingy Parrot Tavern

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.

Characters

  • Nick Tinkereye. Gnome Artisan ♂
  • Etienne Freeman. Human Miller ♂
  • Calla Morningstar. Half-Elf Captain ♀

Rumours

  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
  • There is a bush which moves around near River of the Squire.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.

The Surly Currier Taphouse

Map of The Surly Currier Taphouse

The upstairs is a bakery.

Menu

  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Lydia Altharia. Tiefling Blacksmith ♀
  • Giselle Black. Tiefling Villein ♀
  • Julie Grail. Dwarf Fighter ♀

Rumours

  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • was killed by zombies.

The Jovial Pickerel

Map of The Jovial Pickerel

Twin dwarves own this tavern.

Menu

  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.

Characters

  • Isabelle Barrow. Tiefling Ranger ♀
  • Max Underhill. Halfling Cabbie ⚥
  • Kylie Hamid. Gnome Scribe ♀

Rumours

  • A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
  • A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
  • There is war brewing to the east.

The Magnificent Knife

Map of The Magnificent Knife

This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • White Wine. A classic.
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.

Characters

  • Roan Wretch. Tiefling Wrestler ♂
  • Valnis Briggs. Dwarf Fire Eater ♀
  • Finley Bladefist. Dwarf Painter ⚥

Rumours

  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.

The Frivolous Viper Inn

Map of The Frivolous Viper Inn

The text on the sign is written backward.

Menu

  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Quintus Hamilton. Elf Senator ♂
  • Preston Fae. Half-Elf Jailer ♂
  • Helsora Monroe. Tiefling Entertainer ♀

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.

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