Taverns
Locale
The Vulture And Spoon
The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Zie Wrynn. Half-Elf Undertaker ♀
- Sarab Lesley. Human Barbarian ⚥
- Rashur Freeman. Gnome Grocer ♂
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
The Vice And Gun
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Laban Moonstone. Elf Houndmaster ♂
- Ewan Fordragon. Dwarf Bard ♂
- Isabella Clarke. Halfling Cultist ♀
Rumours
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
Derrick Moran's Taphouse
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
Characters
- Riley Whisperwind. Half-Orc Urchin ⚥
- Dawn Payne. Half-Elf Crofter ♀
- Jacek Gleeson. Human Page ♂
Rumours
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Engineering Fief
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Poisoned Apple. It's not real poison! Meade injected into an apple.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Charlie Gellar. Dwarf Woolwinder ⚥
- Luna Payne. Gnome Wizard ♀
- Celina Sams. Human Boatman ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
The Wrestling Nobleman
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
Characters
- Cordelia Elonil. Human Artisan ♀
- Petter Pierce. Human Fisher ♂
- Elise Vinder. Halfling Acolyte ♀
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
The Scheduling Cooper
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Enzo Amal. Half-Orc Chemist ♂
- Aptal Kastrix. Elf Waiter ♂
- Illian Nighy. Half-Elf Bargeman ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
The Jarring Viper Inn
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Samir Spall. Human Rogue ♂
- Bundringo Moran. Elf Bandit ⚥
- Natar Walker. Half-Orc Woodcutter ♂
Rumours
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
The Buoyant Queen
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
Characters
- Bruce Moran. Elf Sommelier ♂
- Ben Faelyn. Half-Elf Bailiff ♂
- Reeve Enola. Half-Orc Craftsperson ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
The Logging Lust
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Henry Cinders. Tiefling Woolwinder ♂
- Jade Crewe. Gnome Marshall ♀
- Sohali Carson. Halfling Boatman ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A new church is being built in town.
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