Taverns
Locale
The Crying Purse
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Preston Norton. Tiefling Builder ♂
- Sumesh Quaresh. Elf Quartermaster ⚥
- Phoebe Molyneaux. Halfling Elder ♀
Rumours
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- The trees here are alive.
The Ruttish Captain
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Gavril Portman. Human Poacher ♂
- Sisco Colman. Dwarf Nurse ⚥
- Jill Shad. Halfling Elder ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Handwriting Fire
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Sigrid Korsk. Human Juggler ♀
- Daphne Abbey. Elf Baker ♀
- Finley Ashfield. Tiefling Waiter ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Ruttish Magnet
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Sawyer Ali. Dwarf Taxidermist ⚥
- Fribbington Defthands. Gnome Scullion ⚥
- Dax Haggard. Tiefling Bandit ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
Abdul Bergel's Tavern
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
Characters
- Bruce El-Hasan. Half-Elf Cheesemaker ♂
- Jenny Zaki. Elf Maid ♀
- Bernie Stonesworn. Half-Orc Brasier ⚥
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
Hanks Sybil's Inn
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Ogre Eyeballs. A delicacy!
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
Characters
- Amelia Garnik. Gnome Stablehand ♀
- Mace Enola. Half-Orc Charlatan ♂
- Hawke Hamlin. Dwarf Bailiff ♀
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
The Jupon And Yale
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Nicholas Thalnir. Dwarf Poet ♂
- Dael Potter. Half-Elf Farmer ♀
- Jago Belet. Human Bard ♂
Rumours
- A giant ape is said to live near Temple of the Glass Eye.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
Garrus Alma's Taphouse
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Ceri Karim. Dwarf Waiter ♀
- Rodney Karim. Dwarf Therapist ♂
- Moe Hillard. Elf Skomorokh ♂
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
The Smoking Striker
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
Characters
- Kandon Ironhand. Dwarf Tattooist ♂
- Selene Fitzgerald. Tiefling Florist ♀
- Rodney Hamid. Gnome Lamplight ♂
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
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