Taverns
Locale
The Saucy Shout Taphouse
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
Characters
- Alendra Schmidt. Half-Elf Congresswoman ♀
- Blake Karim. Half-Orc Hatter ⚥
- Lar Ward. Half-Orc Chemist ♂
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Protecting Queen
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Fribbington James. Dwarf Paladin ⚥
- Diego Grail. Gnome Tax Collector ♂
- Jonas Frost. Gnome Chandler ♂
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
The Fancy Asp Taphouse
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Samir Pierre-Dupois. Half-Elf Dancer ♂
- Sahin Kaye. Half-Elf Town Crier ⚥
- Pete Scott. Dwarf Rogue ♂
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
The Sentimental Vulture Tavern
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Vitriak Selwyn. Human Botanist ♂
- Fribbington Karim. Half-Elf Celebrity ⚥
- Cloee Lachlan. Dwarf Village Idiot ♀
Rumours
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
The Quixotic Paige
Half of the tavern was burned down in a recent fire.
Menu
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Mint Lamb. Why do we eat cute little animals? Why?
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Doran Masak. Half-Orc Shaman ⚥
- Eden Reece. Dwarf Teacher ⚥
- Anya Echols. Elf Cleric ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
The Motivating Boot
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Jasper Abasi. Tiefling Auditor ♂
- Mikael Scott. Tiefling Merchant ♂
- Munir Deakin. Halfling Librarian ♂
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
The Punching Stork
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Guthrum Ironbrow. Dwarf Count ♂
- Arios Monroe. Half-Elf Bridle Maker ♂
- Scarlett Pierre-Dupois. Half-Elf Charcoal Burner ♀
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
The Illustration And Mariner
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Penelope Birchfall. Halfling Magician ♀
- Peter AnaanShan. Halfling Duke ♂
- Sarab Ferrier. Tiefling Hayward ⚥
Rumours
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
Alex Longtail's Tavern
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- Kali Enola. Tiefling Bouncer ♀
- Simone Rana. Halfling Guard ♀
- Sophie Hume. Human Engineer ♀
Rumours
- There's an ancient red dragon at Tent of the Cricket.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
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