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The Indelible Costermonger

Map of The Indelible Costermonger

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.

Characters

  • Neil Mattell. Elf Ropemaker ♂
  • Kylie AnaanShan. Elf Furniture Maker ♀
  • Robert Karim. Half-Orc Storyteller ♂

Rumours

  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.

The Mead And Cloth

Map of The Mead And Cloth

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

Menu

  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.

Characters

  • Ben Dresdain. Human Bard ♂
  • Dustin Scott. Tiefling Barbarian ♂
  • Ewan Shadowmourne. Human Florist ♂

Rumours

  • Circle of the Mountain is a great place to find a wife or husband.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.

River Thom's Inn

Map of River Thom's Inn

The text on the sign is written backward.

Menu

  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Doran Erwin. Human Cleaner ⚥
  • Riley Jordan. Halfling Cook ⚥
  • Natalie Crewe. Half-Orc Nun ♀

Rumours

  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.

The Tired Haberdasher

Map of The Tired Haberdasher

One window of this tavern is shattered.

Menu

  • Giant Skewers. The skewers aren't big, giants just like to eat these. Made with goat meat.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.

Characters

  • Gert Norman. Human Houndmaster ♂
  • Roxy Ellis. Human Diplomat ♀
  • Calla Briggs. Human Mage ♀

Rumours

  • It's going to snow.
  • There is a bush which moves around near The Chained Spire.
  • Three people have gone missing from town.

The Errant Goblet Taphouse

Map of The Errant Goblet Taphouse

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

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.

Characters

  • Max Ghani. Elf Auditor ⚥
  • Sylvie Blight. Tiefling Warlock ♀
  • Avery Shad. Elf Burglar ⚥

Rumours

  • The town council answers to an evil god.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.
  • Someone summoned a demon.

Leo Cragfur's Inn

Map of Leo Cragfur's Inn

Meals here are served on cheap flatware.

Menu

  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Euphy Zaros. Half-Orc Cantor ♀
  • Safia Kastrix. Dwarf Wine Maker ♀
  • Laurel Korsk. Tiefling Scientist ♀

Rumours

  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Jack's Cottage.
  • A circus is coming to town.
  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.

The Needy Palmer Inn

Map of The Needy Palmer Inn

The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.

Menu

  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.

Characters

  • Maz Hale. Half-Elf Artist ⚥
  • Kharda Molyneaux. Tiefling Crime Boss ♀
  • Maverick Larchwood. Halfling Cobbler ♂

Rumours

  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.

The Professing Daughter

Map of The Professing Daughter

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.

Characters

  • Lucia Davis. Elf Tanner ♀
  • Salvatore James. Dwarf Cobbler ♂
  • Eden Barrow. Half-Elf Missionary ⚥

Rumours

  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.

The Zesty Dosser

Map of The Zesty Dosser

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.

Characters

  • Riley Shadowcloak. Gnome Builder ⚥
  • Faed Weston. Half-Elf Witch ♂
  • Cassius Barlow. Human Gardener ♂

Rumours

  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.

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