Taverns
Locale
The Praying Chandler
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
Characters
- Yasmeen Wildwood. Halfling Waiter ♀
- Kerry Harber. Elf Abbess ♀
- Elias Autumn. Dwarf Host ♂
Rumours
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
The Boot And Parapet
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Kashida Spall. Dwarf Sommelier ♀
- Fribbington Blackve. Dwarf Page ⚥
- Forbes Duval. Half-Elf Cook ♂
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
The Shocking Cook
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Maggie Unbroken. Half-Orc Essayist ♀
- Jody Roundtree. Half-Orc Leatherworker ♀
- Steven Connington. Gnome Doctor ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- Three wizards live at Temple of the Chandler.
Nick Rana's Taphouse
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Dawn Wilbur. Human Con Artist ♀
- Miles Thorn. Halfling Architect ♂
- Laurie Zaros. Tiefling Student ♀
Rumours
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
The Peppery Ostiary
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Gia Davis. Gnome Librarian ♀
- Sawyer Ward. Halfling Cobbler ⚥
- Kalth Pierre-Dupois. Tiefling Ranger ♂
Rumours
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
The Zealous Fiddler Taphouse
There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Ewan Alma. Gnome Former Adventurer ♂
- Sebastian Hale. Halfling Clown ♂
- River Gale. Tiefling Bosun ⚥
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
The Posh Scribe
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Fribbington Quaresh. Tiefling Dealer ⚥
- Kasandra Stormrage. Elf Monk ♀
- Carly Garnik. Halfling Fortune Teller ♀
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
The Goatish Stone
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Sarab Scott. Halfling Ward ⚥
- Aric Norton. Half-Orc Illuminator ♂
- Mandy Roberts. Human Town Crier ♀
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Indolent Earth Taphouse
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Rebecca Hemlock. Tiefling Cartographer ♀
- Athol Mervor. Elf Hermit ♀
- Carys Bryce. Dwarf Elder ♀
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
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