Taverns
Locale
The Returning Cat
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Candice Cunningham. Human Erenagh ♀
- Jax Breezehollow. Halfling Apprentice ♂
- Natalia Grief. Tiefling Merchant ♀
Rumours
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
The Potable Wharf Taphouse
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Max Miller. Half-Orc Doctor ⚥
- Elise Boone. Dwarf Paladin ♀
- Arish Sebastian. Half-Orc Runaway ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
Roan Schmidt's Inn
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Fried Catfish. Caught right over there, fried right here!
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Charlie Deverin. Elf Gravedigger ⚥
- Marilyn Stonesworn. Human Wheelwright ♀
- Eden Briggs. Elf Illusionist ⚥
Rumours
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- The local inn is going out of business.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
The Armorer And Tumbler
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Delia Marshall. Half-Orc Crofter ♀
- Chandra Banes. Halfling Castellan ♀
- Taylor Morningstar. Half-Elf Gardener ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at The Lemon Harbour.
- A giant ape is said to live near The Peach Anvil.
The Lion And Beadle
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Kimberly Pierce. Tiefling Rogue ♀
- Femlin Arrias. Halfling Almoner ♂
- Cloee Gellar. Elf Town Crier ♀
Rumours
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
The Ironclad Cricket
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Haryk Pierre-Dupois. Dwarf Bodyguard ♂
- Riley Daeren. Gnome Barbarian ⚥
- Brom Amal. Gnome Wheelwright ♂
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
The Spleeny Jeweler Tavern
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Jax Carter. Dwarf Host ♂
- Alexis Todd. Elf Athlete ♀
- Zoe Beech. Half-Elf Shipwright ♀
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- If you go to Cottage of the Mummer, you can be healed.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Hydrus And Crossbow
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Finley Simpson. Human Artisan ⚥
- Linda Enola. Gnome Gunsmith ♀
- Avery Roderick. Elf Gravedigger ⚥
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Grave Garden.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Pit of the Chain.
The Distributing King
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Simmered Sun Fruit. The fruit is sweet and spicy.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Max Hickory. Half-Orc Commissar ⚥
- Ewan James. Human Refugee ♂
- Alendra El-Hasan. Elf Toll Keeper ♀
Rumours
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
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