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The Mixing Farrier

Map of The Mixing Farrier

There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.

Menu

  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.

Characters

  • Blake Rana. Gnome Biologist ⚥
  • Dmitri Korsk. Halfling Butcher ♂
  • Gannon Mournhell. Tiefling Athlete ♂

Rumours

  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.

Bashara Stonesworn's Tavern

Map of Bashara Stonesworn's Tavern

One window of this tavern is shattered.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Mutton. Meat? We think.

Characters

  • Blake Scott. Half-Elf Fisher ⚥
  • Petter Marshall. Elf Wrestler ♂
  • Kyle Gleeson. Dwarf Busker ♂

Rumours

  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.

The Surly Builder Inn

Map of The Surly Builder Inn

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.

Characters

  • Rebecca Wildfire. Tiefling Journalist ♀
  • Vuska Altharia. Half-Elf Essayist ♀
  • Mary Belet. Dwarf Warden ♀

Rumours

  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.

Bruce Pierre Dupois's Inn

Map of Bruce Pierre Dupois's Inn

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.

Characters

  • Roxy Bozier. Tiefling Barbarian ♀
  • Ellie Summer. Half-Elf Gentleman ♀
  • Parker Anwen. Gnome Necromancer ⚥

Rumours

  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
  • The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.

Alys Shortaxe's Tavern

Map of Alys Shortaxe's Tavern

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
  • Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.

Characters

  • Mary Everett. Tiefling Shaman ♀
  • Winona Greenleaf. Half-Elf Museum Curator ♀
  • Frances Hamlin. Gnome Architect ♀

Rumours

  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

The Saucy Goose Inn

Map of The Saucy Goose Inn

The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.

Menu

  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.

Characters

  • Ezekiel Dunstan. Dwarf Count ♂
  • Brogan Roderick. Half-Orc Beekeeper ♂
  • Elise Alhara. Half-Orc Warlock ♀

Rumours

  • The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
  • A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.

The Rogue And Melee

Map of The Rogue And Melee

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.

Characters

  • Abdul Breezehollow. Halfling Tattooist ♂
  • Tamara Nighy. Elf Servant ♀
  • Leif Adir. Gnome Fighter ♂

Rumours

  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.

Olivia Sebastian's Tavern

Map of Olivia Sebastian's Tavern

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.

Characters

  • Lulu Kusheth. Gnome Armorer ♀
  • Nick Oathstone. Halfling Chimney Sweeper ♂
  • Ivor Hamid. Human Ranger ♂

Rumours

  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.

The Containing Pork

Map of The Containing Pork

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.

Characters

  • Makayla Sebastian. Half-Elf Apprentice ♀
  • Killian Tinkereye. Gnome Bard ♂
  • Klaudia Shad. Human Bosun ♀

Rumours

  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.

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