Taverns
Locale
The Needy Pleasure
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Chloe Miller. Elf Vintner ♀
- Maxwell Orsan. Human Bard ♂
- Charlie Wolfbrother. Human Judge ⚥
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Pit of the Raker.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
The Pardoner And Clerk
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Simon Karim. Elf Fletcher ♂
- Marge Boone. Elf Acrobat ♀
- Simon Everett. Gnome Charioteer ♂
Rumours
- Adventurers have gone missing at Town of the Pleasure.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
Gavin Stoutheart's Tavern
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Characters
- Mercy Weston. Dwarf Historian ♀
- Kallum Simpson. Halfling Stablehand ♂
- Sahin Simpson. Gnome Skomorokh ⚥
Rumours
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- If you touch a glowing rock at The Brown Forge, you'll begin to age backward.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
Kharda Anaanshan's Taphouse
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Asa Belet. Elf Charioteer ♂
- Mary Kastrix. Dwarf Hersir ♀
- Gregory Thom. Gnome Watchman ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
The Scratching Mead
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Sarab Aquilegia. Halfling Pastry Chef ⚥
- Reiko Hemlock. Human Bloodletter ♀
- Max Pegg. Gnome Bailiff ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- A circus is coming to town.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
The Cockered Cobbler Inn
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Ruth Crump. Tiefling Dutchess ♀
- Riley Ashfield. Dwarf Man At Arms ⚥
- Fribbington Quinn. Elf Sheriff ⚥
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
Daniel Browntree's Tavern
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Frozen Cream. A sweet treat for after meals.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
Characters
- Charlotte Todd. Dwarf Beggar ♀
- Jedrek Mur. Halfling Madman ♂
- Selena Duval. Tiefling Ranger ♀
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Obeying Quack
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Myron Quicktongue. Gnome Rogue ♂
- Maria Hume. Elf Stonecutter ♀
- Andrew Daeren. Gnome Priest ♂
Rumours
- There have been human sacrifices at Cave of the Chalice.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
The Peaceful Wizard Tavern
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Sasha Spring. Halfling Watchman ♀
- Caroc Poots. Halfling Street Performer ♂
- Jonas Mervor. Gnome Oracle ♂
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
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