Taverns
Locale
The Vague Mime Tavern
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Ashley Cruise. Halfling Taxidermist ♀
- Phoebe Mulgrew. Halfling Glassblower ♀
- Alia Fitzgerald. Dwarf Mason ♀
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
The Squealing Llama
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Liberty Gellar. Dwarf Urchin ♀
- Lacey Bladefist. Half-Orc Carpenter ♀
- Sisco Wright. Half-Elf Witchdoctor ⚥
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
The Extroverted Donjon Inn
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Conn Winterheart. Human Undertaker ♂
- Magda Carter. Tiefling Healer ♀
- Orren Huon. Elf Diviner ♂
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Noble And Knacker
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Goat Stew. Hearty stew with stringy goat meat.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Bundringo Roundtree. Gnome Watchman ⚥
- Olivier White. Tiefling Scholar ⚥
- Jayson Bluepetal. Half-Elf Assassin ♂
Rumours
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
The Dove And Woolcomber
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Garrus Simpson. Half-Elf Ranger ♂
- Liam Sybil. Elf Servant ♂
- Marcellus Jayid. Half-Elf Squire ♂
Rumours
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
The Sneaking Princess
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
Characters
- Jill Roundtree. Elf Spy ♀
- Felicity Bladefist. Tiefling Madame ♀
- Max Barlow. Half-Elf Tutor ⚥
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
Ria Wilton's Inn
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Jonas Marid. Human Thatcher ♂
- Riley Enola. Tiefling Cartographer ⚥
- Brittany Duval. Half-Orc Exterminator ♀
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
The Diamond And Collier
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
Characters
- Tom Enola. Half-Orc Paladin ♂
- Mona Molyneaux. Tiefling Cleaner ♀
- Sisco Harber. Half-Orc Boatman ⚥
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Hanop And Fabric
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Rolf Diamondtree. Elf Waiter ♂
- Jonas Urean. Halfling Beggar ♂
- Devlan Bluepetal. Half-Elf Runaway ♂
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
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