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The Water And Binder

Map of The Water And Binder

The sign shows a man in full knight armor.

Menu

  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!

Characters

  • Fletcher Mulgrew. Halfling Auctioneer ♂
  • Hamad Spring. Gnome Spy ♂
  • Delia Laroque. Tiefling Bridle Maker ♀

Rumours

  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.

The Scholarly Sparrow

Map of The Scholarly Sparrow

It's uncomfortably warm inside.

Menu

  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Akasha Zantus. Elf Rogue ♀
  • Jaden Carson. Human Carpenter ♂
  • Morwen Thom. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ♀

Rumours

  • Last week it rained frogs.
  • was killed by zombies.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.

The Spleeny Lizard Inn

Map of The Spleeny Lizard Inn

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.

Characters

  • Sadie Hadwell. Dwarf Silversmith ♀
  • Liam Brocksby. Human Ropemaker ♂
  • Kallum Marshall. Half-Orc Anthropologist ♂

Rumours

  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.

The Footpad And Yak

Map of The Footpad And Yak

There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.

Menu

  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.

Characters

  • Fletch Reece. Half-Elf Armorer ♂
  • Arabella Grail. Half-Elf Poacher ♀
  • Natalie AnaanShan. Tiefling Naperer ♀

Rumours

  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • The bees here make the best honey.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.

The Virtuous Captain Inn

Map of The Virtuous Captain Inn

The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.

Menu

  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
  • Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.

Characters

  • Virginia Nighy. Half-Orc Crofter ♀
  • Sisco Alhara. Half-Orc Biologist ⚥
  • Eliot Mazdan. Dwarf Alcoholic ♂

Rumours

  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
  • The town council answers to an evil god.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.

The Cockered Mason Taphouse

Map of The Cockered Mason Taphouse

The walls of this tavern are rounded.

Menu

  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.

Characters

  • Gar Hemlock. Halfling Cobbler ♂
  • Sawyer Ferrier. Gnome Architect ⚥
  • Hart Briggs. Human Sailor ♂

Rumours

  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.

The Palatable Jupon

Map of The Palatable Jupon

This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.

Menu

  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.

Characters

  • Ezekiel Roderick. Dwarf Monk ♂
  • Rowan Defthands. Gnome Bishop ⚥
  • Landon Rook. Human Bard ♂

Rumours

  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
  • Three wizards live at Ceri's Roots.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.

The Delectable Friend

Map of The Delectable Friend

No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.

Menu

  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Baked Shrimp Toast. It's toast, with shrimp on it, and then it's baked. Try to keep up.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.

Characters

  • Corinna Beech. Half-Elf Wine Maker ♀
  • Daniel Dresdain. Gnome Nurse ♂
  • Liberty Erwin. Elf Carpenter ♀

Rumours

  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
  • The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.

The Haunting Jupon Inn

Map of The Haunting Jupon Inn

This tavern has massive spider-like legs, and is constantly moving.

Menu

  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.

Characters

  • Lucia Annveg. Dwarf Silversmith ♀
  • Taylor Broadbent. Gnome Con Artist ⚥
  • Fribbington Karim. Half-Elf Fisher ⚥

Rumours

  • Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.

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