Taverns
Locale
The Spider And Charlatan
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Oni Barbecue Pork. Pork with a tang from the east type vibe.
Characters
- Tanis Wrynn. Human Hatter ♂
- Dmitri Rucker. Half-Elf Spy ♂
- Elise Hasan. Gnome Sailor ♀
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Mealy Knife
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Galen Marshall. Gnome Herald ♂
- John Quinn. Dwarf Storyteller ♂
- River Silvergem. Elf Undertaker ⚥
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
The Quarterstaff And Donjon
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Maggie Bigtooth. Half-Orc Knight ♀
- Iris Hadwell. Halfling Painter ♀
- Mugheer Norman. Half-Elf Athlete ♂
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Colosseum of the Conman.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
The Venomed Rogue Taphouse
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Mia Wrynn. Halfling Chief ♀
- Sibylle Embers. Tiefling Architect ♀
- Laura Bozier. Halfling Makeup Artist ♀
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
The Grinding Mummer
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Bundringo Birchfall. Gnome Diplomat ⚥
- Sisco Enola. Tiefling Rogue ⚥
- Miriam White. Elf Jailer ♀
Rumours
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
The Announcing Sphinx
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Ned Shortaxe. Dwarf Hofmeister ♂
- Riley Amal. Halfling Actor ⚥
- Mila Crewe. Elf Naperer ♀
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
The Needy Hilt
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Roxy Ali. Half-Elf Bailiff ♀
- Parker Kaye. Halfling Bridle Maker ⚥
- Avery Winterheart. Tiefling Accountant ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
The Brewer And Mead
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Clementine Wynne. Half-Elf Journalist ♀
- Titus Sams. Dwarf Pastry Chef ♂
- Femlin Boone. Halfling Baker ♂
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
The Dissembling Footpad
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Olivier Stormrage. Gnome Swineherd ⚥
- Olivier Firestorm. Tiefling Butcher ⚥
- Dan Lesley. Human Druid ♂
Rumours
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
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