Taverns
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The Processing Kingfisher
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Karen Leaffall. Halfling Architect ♀
- Tanar Travis. Human Village Idiot ♂
- Nadeera Weston. Half-Orc Wizard ♀
Rumours
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Kingdom at Shadowfell's Edge.
The Goldbeater And Sheriff
There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Liberty Ward. Halfling Priest ♀
- Parker Norman. Half-Orc Weaver ⚥
- Finley Elonil. Gnome Goldsmith ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Exhibiting Peacock
Rumor is a yeti works in the kitchen.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Jackson Selwyn. Tiefling Cult Leader ♂
- Yusef Scott. Dwarf Bailiff ♂
- Rowan Bowes. Elf Prisoner ⚥
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- If you go to Raed's Bridge, you can be healed.
The Drafty Peddler
A cat sleeps on the bar.
Menu
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Cloee Ali. Halfling Hofmeister ♀
- Lia Turner. Elf Doctor ♀
- Laban Loch. Elf Exorcist ♂
Rumours
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Oily Spider Inn
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Joanna Lesley. Halfling Merchant ♀
- Orren Lord. Dwarf Cleaner ♂
- Aric Cruise. Tiefling Jester ♂
Rumours
- Town of the Queen provides a steady supply of peons.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
The Thirsty Innkeeper
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
Characters
- Avery Arrias. Human Chandler ⚥
- Guthrum Bradley. Dwarf Toll Keeper ♂
- Vidar Ashbringer. Half-Elf Furniture Maker ♂
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Miriam's Ice Crystals.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- The local constable is a vampire.
Elliot Blackfist's Tavern
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Trout Sandwich. Fried trout on a roll.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Bedelia Autumn. Half-Elf Sage ♀
- Kali Dempsy. Half-Elf Gravedigger ♀
- Malak Mervor. Tiefling Botanist ♀
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- The trees here are alive.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
The Improvising Fabric
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Sarab Weatherby. Tiefling Page ⚥
- Lois Mervor. Tiefling Gentleman ♀
- Diego Goldbreeze. Half-Elf Sailor ♂
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Lillian's Bridge that control your mind.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
The Radiating Knife
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Alyx Hillard. Gnome Scientist ♀
- Emily Gleeson. Elf Constable ♀
- Bundringo Rana. Elf Bishop ⚥
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
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