Taverns
Locale
The Doubting Flume
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Peter Norton. Elf Journalist ♂
- Christopher Shad. Half-Orc Runaway ♂
- Alexandra Hemlock. Human Gambler ♀
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Surgeon's Table of the Water.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
The Virtuous Son
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Avery Lachlan. Halfling Sage ⚥
- Dana Alma. Gnome Cooper ♀
- Maggie Karim. Half-Elf Cooper ♀
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
Aria Harad's Tavern
This small tavern is on wheels and can be pulled by six horses.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Alondra Zaros. Gnome Earl ♀
- Jonas Quinn. Gnome Inquisitor ♂
- Rolf Dawnpelt. Half-Orc Gymnast ♂
Rumours
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- A circus is coming to town.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
The Urban Draper
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Mugheer Wrynn. Halfling Physicist ♂
- Stewert Winterheart. Half-Elf Chaplain ♂
- Bob Broadbent. Half-Elf Monk ♂
Rumours
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
The Puncturing Locksmith
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- George Abasi. Human Builder ♂
- Valeria Stonestorm. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
- Weston Quaresh. Tiefling Refugee ♂
Rumours
- was killed by zombies.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- A new church is being built in town.
The Haunting Hide Inn
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Mia Kastrix. Human Mathematician ♀
- Cole Dalton. Tiefling Mercenary ♂
- Yoko Korsk. Human Cobbler ♀
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
Petter Laroque's Taphouse
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Laurie Ashfield. Human Poacher ♀
- Malak Quietfoot. Gnome Magician ♀
- Weyland Bryce. Gnome Lamplight ♂
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Kettle And Mariner
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Zayne Potter. Gnome Rogue ♂
- Joanna Malfoy. Half-Elf Bard ♀
- Jon Weston. Elf Tanner ♂
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Timeless Menhir.
The Sour Pantry Taphouse
The air inside is humid.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
Characters
- Kirsten Korsk. Elf Farmer ♀
- Sarab Sorra. Human Naperer ⚥
- Valnis Miller. Human Scholar ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
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