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The Crofter And Coiner

Map of The Crofter And Coiner

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...

Characters

  • Karen Rucker. Half-Orc Hermit ♀
  • Torek Anwen. Half-Elf Druid ♂
  • Lucia Alhara. Tiefling Gameskeeper ♀

Rumours

  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.

The Measly Carter

Map of The Measly Carter

There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.

Menu

  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!

Characters

  • Arnold Ashbringer. Human Shipwright ♂
  • Favian Dresdain. Dwarf Shepherd ♂
  • Brenda Cruise. Human Bloodletter ♀

Rumours

  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.

The Insidious Yak Tavern

Map of The Insidious Yak Tavern

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.

Characters

  • Roger Marshall. Gnome Fisher ♂
  • Sahin Cruise. Gnome Crime Boss ⚥
  • Lulu Quaresh. Half-Elf Hersir ♀

Rumours

  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.

Doran Urean's Taphouse

Map of Doran Urean's Taphouse

A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.

Menu

  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.

Characters

  • Ruth Jayid. Gnome Roper ♀
  • Skylar Karim. Dwarf Magician ♀
  • Pete Jayid. Human Sculptor ♂

Rumours

  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
  • Adventurers have gone missing at Town of the Sparrow.

The Feeding Poulter

Map of The Feeding Poulter

Each table has a small cooking station set in the center so guests may cook food they bring.

Menu

  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.

Characters

  • Sisco Pierce. Dwarf Courtier ⚥
  • Stella Firebrand. Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
  • Ahsoka Breezehollow. Gnome Monk ♀

Rumours

  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
  • was killed by an evil wizard.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.

The Mating Stove

Map of The Mating Stove

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
  • Red Wine. Regional specialty.

Characters

  • Badaar Bryce. Half-Orc Makeup Artist ♂
  • Monica Marshall. Human Missionary ♀
  • Owen Schmidt. Dwarf Potter ♂

Rumours

  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.

Lia Proudfoot's Taphouse

Map of Lia Proudfoot's Taphouse

There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.

Menu

  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.

Characters

  • Rowan Fitzgerald. Dwarf Road Master ⚥
  • Marlon Turner. Half-Orc Engineer ♂
  • Faed Ironbrow. Dwarf Bridle Maker ♂

Rumours

  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
  • A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
  • The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.

The Idiotic Asp

Map of The Idiotic Asp

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?

Characters

  • Tami Hasan. Halfling Ranger ♀
  • Tamara Chainbreaker. Dwarf Gardener ♀
  • Rey Kensley. Half-Orc Loan Shark ♂

Rumours

  • A dragon was killed at The Maroon Spire.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.

The Cook And Fork

Map of The Cook And Fork

This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.

Menu

  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.

Characters

  • Elana Mulgrew. Half-Elf Ringmaster ♀
  • Sawyer Carson. Halfling Deserter ⚥
  • Marge Selwyn. Gnome Man At Arms ♀

Rumours

  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
  • It's almost time to pay taxes.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.

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