Taverns
Locale
The Gnarly Love Taphouse
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Cole Masak. Gnome Blacksmith ♂
- Daphne Stonesworn. Half-Elf Furniture Maker ♀
- Julie Jayid. Gnome Thief ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Knocking Burglar
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Fried Beaver Tail. You're curious, aren't you?
Characters
- Roan Goldtree. Elf Cabbie ♂
- Tanis Freeman. Gnome Builder ♂
- Vuska Sams. Half-Elf Innkeeper ♀
Rumours
- Last week it rained frogs.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Goatish Daughter Inn
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Paddy Altharia. Elf Bosun ♂
- Sohali Wynne. Half-Elf Undertaker ♀
- Rose Smyth. Tiefling Business Owner ♀
Rumours
- If you go to Pool of the Mason, you can be healed.
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
The Stool And Clark
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Teresa Carter. Dwarf Botanist ♀
- Cordelia Lord. Dwarf Archaeologist ♀
- Farquesh Clarke. Human Farrier ♂
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
Brogan Ironstone's Taphouse
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Clio Pegg. Human Sage ♀
- Canton Alard. Elf Marshall ♂
- Natalia Bradley. Half-Elf Rogue ♀
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
Roman Shadowstripe's Taphouse
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- George Northrend. Tiefling Woolwinder ♂
- Cynthia Poots. Elf Captain ♀
- Nadeera Hale. Human Wheelwright ♀
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- The trees here are alive.
- There are mushrooms which grow at The Spring Circle that control your mind.
The Offending Gardener
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Finley Clarke. Dwarf Naperer ⚥
- Emil Huon. Gnome Butcher ♂
- Hailee Ellis. Halfling Poet ♀
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
Kasandra Smyth's Inn
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Maz Greenleaf. Elf Fighter ⚥
- Rowan Erwin. Half-Orc Sorcerer ⚥
- Sarab Dresdain. Tiefling Troubadour ⚥
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at Forge of the Duck.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Copper Cave.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
The Cruel Fence
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Eden Frogsong. Halfling Potter ⚥
- Marina Ironhelm. Dwarf Crime Boss ♀
- Ivor Bradley. Elf Fence ♂
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
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