Taverns
Locale
The Slinking Shield
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Lysander Pegg. Half-Orc Paladin ♂
- Sisco Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Almoner ⚥
- Sarab Crewe. Dwarf Scop ⚥
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Jolly Knife Inn
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Haryk Everett. Human Jester ♂
- Bart Deverin. Gnome Therapist ♂
- Katya Thalnir. Dwarf Librarian ♀
Rumours
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Foretelling Gauntlet
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Petra Echols. Half-Elf Bard ♀
- Ivana Ashig. Halfling Warden ♀
- Femlin Orsan. Halfling Clockkeeper ♂
Rumours
- was killed by wolves.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
Moe Faelyn's Tavern
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Poisoned Apple. It's not real poison! Meade injected into an apple.
Characters
- Nathalie Faelyn. Half-Elf Botanist ♀
- Ian Ward. Human Engineer ♂
- Matteus Anguish. Tiefling Ward ♂
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Cook And Groat
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
Characters
- Jessica Rana. Gnome Congresswoman ♀
- Guthrum Ferrier. Half-Elf Philosopher ♂
- Pallav Marshall. Elf Fence ♂
Rumours
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
The Lighthearted Chalice
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Laban Huon. Gnome Erenagh ♂
- Killian Wazels. Gnome Accountant ♂
- Karth Loch. Human Host ♂
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The God And Partridge
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Sumesh Windrunner. Dwarf Former Adventurer ⚥
- Max Mervor. Half-Elf Necromancer ⚥
- Rowan Broadbent. Half-Elf Captain Of The Guard ⚥
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- Grayrock is a great place to find a wife or husband.
The Friend And Bodyguard
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Michael Pierce. Human Chief ♂
- Daphne Kensley. Tiefling Anthropologist ♀
- Simone Pierce. Half-Elf Potter ♀
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Maze And Diver
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Ricon Zaros. Half-Elf Farrier ♂
- Marina Haggard. Halfling Rogue ♀
- Marina Silvervalley. Elf Troubadour ♀
Rumours
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
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