Taverns
Locale
Dov Roderick's Taphouse
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Ellie Gellar. Dwarf Debt Collector ♀
- Claudia Gale. Half-Orc Poacher ♀
- Canton Nighy. Elf Event Planner ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
The Luxurious Quartermaster Taphouse
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Doran Mehmed. Half-Elf Assassin ⚥
- Gannon Huon. Half-Elf Wizard ♂
- Rylan Duskfur. Half-Orc Potter ♂
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
The Beadle And Mummer
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Orren Fitzgerald. Tiefling Duke ♂
- Eve Mur. Halfling Cabbie ♀
- Bart Elonil. Human Journalist ♂
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
The Quaint Bather
Lizards have overrun this joint.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Kerry Pierce. Half-Elf Prophet ♀
- Olivier Windrunner. Human Cleric ⚥
- Tatiana Zantus. Half-Orc Toll Keeper ♀
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
Amy Masak's Inn
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Frank Weston. Halfling Stonecutter ♂
- River Barlow. Human Bandit ⚥
- Kasandra Marshall. Half-Orc Illuminator ♀
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
Gawen Tawnyspots's Inn
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Yasmin Mulgrew. Human Princess ♀
- Olivier Ward. Half-Orc Cobbler ⚥
- Elisha Walker. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ♀
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Mangled Tutor Inn
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
Characters
- Karth Gellar. Tiefling Shaman ♂
- Zoe Travis. Gnome Sorcerer ♀
- Finley Simpson. Half-Orc Maid ⚥
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- was killed by zombies.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
The Magnificent Dipsa Inn
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Jasmine Infused Oxygen. For the true epicurean.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Sulfras Carter. Half-Elf Fighter ♂
- Amira Pierce. Elf Druid ♀
- Arabella Duval. Half-Elf Illusionist ♀
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- There seem to be more rats about.
The Announcing Stove
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Neil Ward. Halfling King ♂
- Helena Terryn. Half-Elf Ringmaster ♀
- Cole Unbroken. Half-Orc Baker ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- Three wizards live at Waterfall of the Mandrake.
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