Taverns
Locale
The Clark And Stringer
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Poisoned Apple. It's not real poison! Meade injected into an apple.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Ricky Hickory. Elf Scientist ♂
- Mila Duval. Elf Artist ♀
- Sisco Hamilton. Halfling Sergeant At Arms ⚥
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
The X Raying Maid
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Kashida Mehmed. Half-Elf Boatman ♀
- Natalie Grail. Human Artisan ♀
- Skylar Marshall. Half-Orc Stablehand ♀
Rumours
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Prestigious Jupon
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Lia Zaki. Tiefling Warlock ♀
- Eden Stormrage. Tiefling Healer ⚥
- Elvira Baznak. Dwarf Mortician ♀
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
The Ragpicker And Tapet
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Sisco Spring. Half-Orc Gardener ⚥
- Marilyn Schmidt. Human Ringmaster ♀
- Walter Ironlatch. Dwarf Tanner ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
The Flooding Nobleman
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Lucy Hasan. Dwarf Dealer ♀
- Gavril Jayid. Dwarf Gunsmith ♂
- Orren Clarke. Half-Orc Former Adventurer ♂
Rumours
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- There have been human sacrifices at The Auburn Fire Temple.
The Horrifying Greave Tavern
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Abbas Alma. Halfling Wizard ♂
- Nena Mossrock. Halfling Tax Collector ♀
- Sawyer Huon. Gnome Mercer ⚥
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
The Whimsical King
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Sawyer Molyneaux. Gnome Paladin ⚥
- Esmeralda Ward. Elf Minstrel ♀
- Hawke Mowbry. Elf Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- There's an ancient red dragon at Cottage of the Mandrake.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
The Costing Friar
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Liara Scott. Elf Singer ♀
- Sawyer Potter. Half-Elf Paladin ⚥
- Jim Silvergem. Half-Elf Anthropologist ♂
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- The local inn is going out of business.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
Zyra Shadowfang's Inn
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Sumesh Moran. Elf Druid ⚥
- Marcellus Mehmed. Half-Elf Spy ♂
- Sawyer Ashbringer. Tiefling Paladin ⚥
Rumours
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- was killed by zombies.
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