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The Dingy Potboy

Map of The Dingy Potboy

This new tavern is built atop the old, which was destroyed by an avalanche.

Menu

  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.

Characters

  • Blake Jones. Tiefling Scout ⚥
  • Hiaenna Ward. Half-Orc Messenger ♀
  • Sulfras Winter. Gnome Teacher ♂

Rumours

  • If you go to Lia's Cave, you can be healed.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.
  • A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.

Dinan Mehmed's Taphouse

Map of Dinan Mehmed's Taphouse

The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.

Menu

  • Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
  • Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!

Characters

  • Homer Duffield. Dwarf Minstrel ♂
  • Cordelia Simpson. Dwarf Magician ♀
  • Elliot Hickory. Dwarf Entertainer ♂

Rumours

  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.

The Mindless Acolyte Taphouse

Map of The Mindless Acolyte Taphouse

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.
  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!

Characters

  • Lincoln Hickory. Human Noble ♂
  • Kasim Amal. Gnome Villein ♂
  • Yasmin Roderick. Half-Elf Bard ♀

Rumours

  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
  • There have been human sacrifices at Raed's Tree.
  • has wings that they keep hidden.

Tanis Ward's Inn

Map of Tanis Ward's Inn

Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.

Menu

  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Chicken Surprise. It's fish.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Parker Turner. Human Gameskeeper ⚥
  • Luna Bryce. Dwarf Hofmeister ♀
  • Mila James. Half-Elf Armorer ♀

Rumours

  • A new church is being built in town.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Derrick's Zeppelin may return to life.
  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.

The Quaint Fowler

Map of The Quaint Fowler

The door seems to open from the bottom up.

Menu

  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.

Characters

  • Gowen James. Elf Chef ♂
  • Ven Laroque. Elf Athlete ♂
  • Heidi Davis. Tiefling Teacher ♀

Rumours

  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
  • Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.

The Droning Stringer Tavern

Map of The Droning Stringer Tavern

The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.

Menu

  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Trixie Scott. Gnome Fixer ♀
  • Nick Portman. Human Minstrel ♂
  • Sawyer Diamondtree. Elf Singer ⚥

Rumours

  • A yeti has been seen nearby.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • was killed by zombies.

Brom Schmidt's Tavern

Map of Brom Schmidt's Tavern

The entrance to this tavern is hidden behind a boulder partway through a cavern tunnel.

Menu

  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.

Characters

  • Dolan Spall. Elf Thief ♂
  • Ria Erwin. Half-Orc Diviner ♀
  • Raven Crewe. Human Stonecutter ♀

Rumours

  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.

The Loathsome Wayfarer Tavern

Map of The Loathsome Wayfarer Tavern

The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.

Menu

  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Milk. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Peter Scourge. Tiefling Botanist ♂
  • Roxy Selwyn. Gnome Madame ♀
  • Sisco Quinn. Elf Undertaker ⚥

Rumours

  • Adventurers have gone missing at The Oakenspire Platforms.
  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.

The Unsung Beadle Tavern

Map of The Unsung Beadle Tavern

Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.

Menu

  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.

Characters

  • Meara Greene. Human Druid ♂
  • Alexis Rowe. Human Cleric ♀
  • Kathryn Pegg. Elf Gladiator ♀

Rumours

  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.
  • That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.

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