Taverns
Locale
The Indolent Sword Inn
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
Characters
- Dianne Weston. Halfling Healer ♀
- Mikael Duraz. Dwarf Outlander ♂
- Arabella Sams. Half-Elf Bandit ♀
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
Elliot Hynes's Inn
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Sahin Greene. Human Street Performer ⚥
- Kerry Brocksby. Halfling Botanist ♀
- Andrew Azkhar. Dwarf Dancer ♂
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
Laban Whitestorm's Inn
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Bundringo Monroe. Human Cardinal ⚥
- Isabelle Amal. Human Woolwinder ♀
- Vivien Lesley. Elf Exile ♀
Rumours
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
The Warped Drayman Taphouse
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Gia Fae. Elf Florist ♀
- Felix Pierce. Half-Orc Veterinarian ♂
- Marilyn Shadowmourne. Tiefling Herald ♀
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
The Mysterious Gem Inn
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are covered in frost.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Sawyer Cruise. Human Paladin ⚥
- Bashara Gleeson. Gnome Cult Leader ♀
- Liam Wynne. Elf Pirate ♂
Rumours
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
The Enduring Sheriff
The entrance to this tavern is hidden behind a boulder partway through a cavern tunnel.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Eden Travis. Dwarf Book Binder ⚥
- Timothy Stone. Halfling Chandler ♂
- Bundringo Wright. Dwarf Gentleman ⚥
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Alia's Tree.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
The Lumpy Chalcedony Tavern
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- River Asis. Dwarf First Mate ⚥
- Belor Sams. Dwarf Scop ♂
- Avery Crump. Half-Orc Scribe ⚥
Rumours
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
The Loving Wind Tavern
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Reiko Hogan. Gnome Cutpurse ♀
- Maz Winter. Tiefling Artist ⚥
- Leo Kusheth. Halfling Healer ♂
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Ruth's Island.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Ornate Cooper
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
Characters
- Zayne El-Hasan. Dwarf Alchemist ♂
- Jasper Hawkwing. Dwarf King ♂
- Eden Lesley. Tiefling Physician ⚥
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
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