Taverns
Locale
The Meek Demesne
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Dora Roundtree. Elf Chief ♀
- Emily Mervor. Half-Orc Scullion ♀
- Katya Winterheart. Halfling Druid ♀
Rumours
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Island of the Trap.
Fiona Cinders's Taphouse
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Etienne Scott. Tiefling Sculptor ♂
- Jimbo Windrunner. Halfling Street Performer ♂
- Lucia Weston. Elf Glassblower ♀
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- The trees here are alive.
The Prestigious Quack Inn
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Owen Mervor. Gnome Erenagh ♂
- Jen Inferno. Tiefling Bartender ♀
- Yazid Grail. Gnome Anthropologist ♀
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- was killed by zombies.
The Measly Greave
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Brian Mudclaw. Half-Orc Bard ♂
- Doran Joygrove. Halfling Scribe ⚥
- Monica Smyth. Human Toll Keeper ♀
Rumours
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
The Bailey And Viper
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Sahin Watson. Half-Elf Painter ⚥
- Guthrum Pierre-Dupois. Half-Elf Bard ♂
- Olivier Bladefist. Dwarf Barbarian ⚥
Rumours
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
The Charming Drayman
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Pallav Faelyn. Elf Gambler ♂
- Dieter Whisperwind. Gnome Bloodletter ♂
- Parsons Gale. Tiefling Fighter ♂
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
Reuben Fordragon's Tavern
A cat sleeps on the bar.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Trout Sandwich. Fried trout on a roll.
Characters
- Akasha Anwen. Human Soldier ♀
- Lance Nozzlenuck. Dwarf Pupil ♂
- Ven Deadeye. Half-Orc Farmer ♂
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
Yoko Hellscream's Taphouse
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Otto Hale. Elf Soldier ♂
- Kasim Faelyn. Tiefling Anthropologist ♂
- Maz Fitzgerald. Gnome Ferryman ⚥
Rumours
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
Hendricks Massa's Tavern
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Blake Stormrage. Halfling Doctor ⚥
- Daniel Deverin. Gnome Toll Keeper ♂
- Christopher Ironlatch. Dwarf Acrobat ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
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