Taverns
Locale
The Well Groomed Life
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Sumesh Dunstan. Elf Ropemaker ⚥
- Nicholas Wood. Human Abbot ♂
- Finley Fitzgerald. Halfling Gentleman ⚥
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Notable Groat Inn
There's a small pond full of fish in the center of this tavern.
Menu
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Nathalie Sebastian. Human Tailor ♀
- Elliot Morningstar. Elf Shepherd ♂
- Kiran Silvervalley. Elf Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
The Completing Charlatan
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Dark Rum. It can knock you off your feet.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Diego Gellar. Tiefling Boatman ♂
- Cloee Connington. Half-Orc Chiropractor ♀
- Gwen Silvervalley. Elf Priest ♀
Rumours
- is on the run from someone.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- Hungering Pit was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
The Staff And Viper
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Lilith Wilbur. Elf Scullion ♀
- Karth Mulgrew. Dwarf Sage ♂
- Shay Hillard. Half-Orc Fighter ♀
Rumours
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
Jessica Smyth's Inn
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Sumesh Massa. Gnome Bartender ⚥
- Mack Masak. Half-Orc Bodyguard ♂
- River Scott. Half-Orc Cleric ⚥
Rumours
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- The Beige Spire was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
The Bearing Stag
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Fribbington Karim. Halfling Busker ⚥
- Tom Winter. Tiefling Hired Muscle ♂
- Charlie Loch. Half-Orc Barber ⚥
Rumours
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Anvil of the Pork, you'll begin to age backward.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
The Gorbellied Illustration
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Max Goldbreeze. Elf Bloodletter ⚥
- Riley Wrynn. Gnome Jailer ⚥
- Katarina Clarke. Half-Elf Bosun ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- A giant ape is said to live near Hungering Pit.
The Palatable Dipper
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Valnis Karim. Half-Orc Acater ♀
- Lena Bladefist. Tiefling Fighter ♀
- Nikolas Kusheth. Gnome Refugee ♂
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
The Pastel Wind Tavern
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Charlie Gemleaf. Elf Almoner ⚥
- Erolith Reece. Tiefling Teacher ♀
- Violet Loch. Half-Elf Journalist ♀
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- A dragon was killed at Statue of the Knight.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Gaia's Firey Heart that control your mind.
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