Taverns
Locale
Paddy Weston's Taphouse
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Cynthia Miller. Tiefling Crime Boss ♀
- Tatiana Bowes. Dwarf Monk ♀
- Morwen Truthseeker. Gnome Tattooist ♀
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
The Harper And Cry
Dwarves have operated this underground tavern for many generations.
Menu
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Candice Weston. Half-Elf Man At Arms ♀
- Eldar Rowan. Halfling Nurse ♂
- Elana Northrend. Gnome Governess ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
The Logging Diver
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Katrina Hume. Dwarf Governess ♀
- Winona Schmidt. Dwarf Botanist ♀
- Matthew Reddy. Human Therapist ♂
Rumours
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
The King And Poet
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Angie Laroque. Elf Butler ♀
- Bundringo Ali. Gnome Shepherd ⚥
- Dawn Everett. Half-Elf Minister ♀
Rumours
- The local gang has a new leader.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
The Broken Longbow Taphouse
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Fribbington Anwen. Elf Street Artist ⚥
- Friedrich Ghani. Halfling Fisher ♂
- Arabella Scott. Half-Elf Pauper ♀
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
The Qualling Daughter
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Paddy Loch. Half-Orc Anthropologist ♂
- Riley Wrynn. Dwarf Ranger ⚥
- Hassan Oak. Elf Oracle ♂
Rumours
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- Three wizards live at Castle of the Raker.
The Queasy Poet Tavern
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Helsora Selentia. Half-Orc Fire Eater ♀
- Raadi Barrow. Tiefling Toll Keeper ♂
- Roxy Cunningham. Half-Elf Abbess ♀
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
The Purple Ruby
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Jago Michaels. Halfling Bouncer ♂
- Gwendolyn Zaros. Gnome Gladiator ♀
- Kalth Silvergem. Half-Elf Watchmaker ♂
Rumours
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Griffin And Glover
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Dub Adir. Half-Orc Crofter ♂
- Nicholas Mehmed. Tiefling Herbalist ♂
- Amaya Pierre-Dupois. Dwarf Cartographer ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
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