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Julie Roberts's Tavern

Map of Julie Roberts's Tavern

The tavern has a fighting pit out back.

Menu

  • Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
  • Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.

Characters

  • Blake Lucas. Human Stonecutter ⚥
  • Raven Selwyn. Elf Farmhand ♀
  • Claudia Cruise. Tiefling Smuggler ♀

Rumours

  • Last month it rained fish.
  • It's said that bodies taken to The Copper Anvil may return to life.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.

The Dank Meal Inn

Map of The Dank Meal Inn

The roof of this tavern caved in long ago. The rubble was removed, but the roof was never replaced.

Menu

  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Cole Haggard. Human Minstrel ♂
  • Nora Vonner. Elf Entertainer ♀
  • Ivor Clarke. Human Philosopher ♂

Rumours

  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.

The Studious Butcher Inn

Map of The Studious Butcher Inn

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Mashed Taters. Some down home cooking!

Characters

  • Kasim Fae. Tiefling Maid ♂
  • Liara Alma. Tiefling Rogue ♀
  • Sahin Windflight. Half-Orc Ropemaker ⚥

Rumours

  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.

The Weaver And Newt

Map of The Weaver And Newt

The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.

Menu

  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.

Characters

  • Misha Harber. Tiefling Veteran ♂
  • Akasha Barlow. Halfling Paladin ♀
  • Lois Walker. Halfling Innkeeper ♀

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.

Maddie Moontree's Inn

Map of Maddie Moontree's Inn

You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.

Menu

  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.

Characters

  • Talia Moran. Half-Orc Congresswoman ♀
  • Sam Wynne. Halfling Sailmaker ♂
  • Shangela Brocksby. Gnome Loan Shark ♀

Rumours

  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
  • Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.

Brogan Browntree's Inn

Map of Brogan Browntree's Inn

The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.

Menu

  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Olivier El-Hasan. Tiefling Banker ⚥
  • Candice Nighy. Human Witch ♀
  • Gareth Travis. Halfling Teacher ♂

Rumours

  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.

Vetack Autumn's Taphouse

Map of Vetack Autumn's Taphouse

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.

Characters

  • Brianna Roberts. Gnome Philosopher ♀
  • Laurie Dalton. Half-Orc Philosopher ♀
  • Favian Malfoy. Half-Orc Exorcist ♂

Rumours

  • Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
  • If you go to Lost Forge of Steropes, you can be healed.
  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.

The Encouraging Cantor

Map of The Encouraging Cantor

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

Menu

  • Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!

Characters

  • Mandy Travis. Dwarf Almoner ♀
  • Muriel Hogan. Elf Comedian ♀
  • Jaden Lledrod. Elf Ferryman ♂

Rumours

  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.

The Ethical Fork Tavern

Map of The Ethical Fork Tavern

The windows have iron bars over them.

Menu

  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.

Characters

  • Aubrey Harber. Halfling Mercer ♀
  • Amelia Morningstar. Elf Alchemist ♀
  • Sarab Kensley. Halfling Merchant ⚥

Rumours

  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.

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