Taverns
Locale
The Prince And Cupboard
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Sarab Pierce. Elf Gameskeeper ⚥
- Matteus Turner. Tiefling Crofter ♂
- Neil Duffield. Elf Exorcist ♂
Rumours
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Spiting Hunter
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Edgar Gale. Dwarf Poultry Keeper ♂
- Kasper Hynes. Tiefling Farmhand ♂
- Roman Connington. Halfling Congressman ♂
Rumours
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
The Entering Cat
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Frozen Cream. A sweet treat for after meals.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Meara Weston. Half-Elf Student ♂
- Riley Abbey. Gnome Athlete ⚥
- Tanar Scott. Gnome Abbot ♂
Rumours
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
The Portly Hope
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Fribbington Lord. Tiefling Student ⚥
- Yazid Barrow. Elf Shepherd ♀
- Mandy Todd. Elf Cabbie ♀
Rumours
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
The Captain And Cantor
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Quentin Daeren. Gnome Madame ♂
- Lee Sebastian. Dwarf Auditor ♂
- Brian Carson. Gnome Oracle ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
The Sour Mummer
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.
Characters
- Malak Deadeye. Half-Elf Therapist ♀
- Talia Roderick. Dwarf Botanist ♀
- Rory Shortaxe. Dwarf Sailmaker ♂
Rumours
- The bees here make the best honey.
- Last week it rained frogs.
- If you go to Crater of the Dress, you can be healed.
The Releasing Asp
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Baked Shrimp Toast. It's toast, with shrimp on it, and then it's baked. Try to keep up.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Riley Roderick. Elf Brasier ⚥
- Heidi Deverin. Halfling Detective ♀
- Elisha Hardaxe. Half-Orc Bloodletter ♀
Rumours
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
The Rusty Potboy Taphouse
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Gowen Northrend. Tiefling Biologist ♂
- William Duval. Half-Elf Fighter ♂
- Dinan Rana. Half-Orc Lamplight ♂
Rumours
- A circus is coming to town.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Quaint Fief Inn
A family of kobolds run this tavern.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Heidi Spring. Elf Acater ♀
- Kalth Knight. Human Jester ♂
- Sawyer Wynne. Tiefling Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
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