Taverns
Locale
The Tottering Shield Tavern
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Chicken Surprise. It's fish.
- Bullywug Plate. This is bugs. Seriously. Gross.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Marion Sams. Half-Orc Armorer ♀
- Ricon Selwyn. Halfling Smuggler ♂
- Claire Ellis. Elf Vintner ♀
Rumours
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
The Bone And Dove
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Mia Poots. Halfling Seamstress ♀
- Brian Enola. Human Jeweler ♂
- Martha Balbrek. Dwarf Mercenary ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
The Spotting Water
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Kimberly Dalton. Elf Architect ♀
- Drangor Ward. Halfling Cheesemaker ♂
- Sahin Dalton. Halfling Physician ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
The Majestic Word Taphouse
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Winona Pierce. Human Grocer ♀
- Helen Hasan. Tiefling Gladiator ♀
- Alondra Duval. Tiefling Courtier ♀
Rumours
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
The Monk And Agate
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Walter Ali. Human Druid ♂
- Josua Frost. Human Banker ♂
- Galvur Everett. Tiefling Jeweler ♂
Rumours
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
The Stuffing Jeweler
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Maz Nighy. Human Refugee ⚥
- Pallav Loch. Halfling Rogue ♂
- Monica Marid. Halfling Nurse ♀
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
Gia Abasi's Tavern
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Mikael Reddy. Human Cartographer ♂
- Akasha Miller. Dwarf Cardinal ♀
- Alicia Ualas. Halfling Clockkeeper ♀
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
Shirley Shadowtail's Taphouse
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Luna Ferrier. Half-Orc Tattooist ♀
- Fribbington Weston. Halfling Erenagh ⚥
- Caroc Blueflower. Elf Wizard ♂
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Killing Sword
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Sisco Lord. Elf Painter ⚥
- Kyris Wynne. Half-Orc Mercer ♂
- Sahin Walker. Half-Orc Apprentice ⚥
Rumours
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
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