Taverns
Locale
The Beadle And Charlatan
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Nina Roderick. Half-Elf Accountant ♀
- Manuel Brocksby. Halfling Furniture Maker ♂
- Riley Weston. Halfling Magician ♀
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Jacques's Chains.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Topaz And Daughter
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Shay Walker. Elf Gardener ♀
- Ruby Rook. Dwarf Constable ♀
- Fribbington Huon. Elf Rat Catcher ⚥
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
Omar Enola's Taphouse
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Cyntia Beech. Tiefling Magician ♀
- Phoebe Wazels. Dwarf Builder ♀
- Selena Reddy. Human Gambler ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
The Mewling Duck
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Llewelyn Crewe. Human Farmhand ♂
- Doran Loch. Elf Wagoner ⚥
- Katarina Ellis. Elf Fortune Teller ♀
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
Laurie Ironfist's Tavern
The air inside is humid.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Karth Kaye. Dwarf Barbarian ♂
- Enzo Goldpetal. Half-Elf Crime Boss ♂
- Ember Clarke. Dwarf Boatman ♀
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
Angar Carter's Inn
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Lariat Goldbreeze. Elf Mathematician ♂
- Dolan Roundtree. Tiefling Shepherd ♂
- Kathryn Abasi. Dwarf Rogue ♀
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at Cave of the Princess, you'll begin to age backward.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Madoc's Mine.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
The Including Cannon
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Nikolas Shad. Halfling Student ♂
- Libby Selentia. Half-Orc Wizard's Apprentice ♀
- Jordan Echols. Elf Cleric ♂
Rumours
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
The Marvelous Sardonyx
There is a large field for a popular sport played with a stick and ball behind this tavern.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Carly Anwen. Gnome Jeweler ♀
- Jonas Payne. Half-Orc Ranger ♂
- Marina Weatherby. Gnome Hersir ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
The Puny Cocket Tavern
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Katya Pierce. Elf Bargeman ♀
- Christopher Korsk. Half-Elf Rogue ♂
- Amy Alma. Elf Countess ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
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