Taverns
Locale
The Cowherd And Butte
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Sigrid Weston. Human Banker ♀
- Melissa Graves. Tiefling Goldsmith ♀
- Graak Faelyn. Tiefling Tax Collector ♂
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
Alicia Weston's Inn
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Stuart Rowan. Halfling Charcoal Burner ♂
- Michael Browntree. Halfling Healer ♂
- Olivier Thom. Human Tutor ⚥
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Moss Outpost.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
Gavin Iceclaw's Inn
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Teresa Hickory. Half-Orc General ♀
- Luce Ashfield. Gnome Constable ♀
- Sarab Barrow. Gnome Illuminator ⚥
Rumours
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Monty's Forge.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
Llewelyn Knight's Tavern
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Charlie Massa. Elf Apothecary ⚥
- Ashet Vinder. Elf Crofter ♀
- Avery Ashfield. Half-Orc Spice Merchant ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
The Pint And Carbuncle
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Anto Darwin. Human Comedian ♂
- Marina Turner. Tiefling Bladesmith ♀
- Favian Hogan. Elf Wizard ♂
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- There seem to be more rats about.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
The Gnarly Gem
The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
Characters
- Mila Sams. Half-Elf Museum Curator ♀
- Mushin Potter. Elf Acater ♂
- Finley Hamlin. Human Philosopher ⚥
Rumours
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- A large egg is near Town of the Jack.
Caitlin Duraz's Taphouse
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- Joanna Brightstar. Gnome Stonecutter ♀
- Riley Hale. Half-Orc Diviner ⚥
- Steven Donovan. Halfling Fletcher ♂
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- If you go to Malak's Menhir, you can be healed.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
The Dry Water Inn
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Gavril Michaels. Human Woodcutter ♂
- Neil Sorra. Dwarf Illuminator ♂
- Kallum Selentia. Tiefling Fence ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
Lars Larchwood's Taphouse
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Ruby Marshall. Tiefling Town Crier ♀
- Bashara Frogsong. Halfling Bard ♀
- Olivier Northrend. Halfling Butcher ⚥
Rumours
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- Gorge of the Pantry is a great place to find a wife or husband.
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