Taverns
Locale
The Flinging Mariner
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Rowan Enola. Human Shipwright ⚥
- Avery Pierre-Dupois. Dwarf Host ⚥
- Lana Duffield. Tiefling Detective ♀
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
The Heaping Watchman
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Ember Scourge. Tiefling Crime Boss ♀
- Fribbington Windfall. Halfling Tailor ⚥
- Sawyer Dresdain. Gnome Waiter ⚥
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
The Interrupting Acolyte
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Amaya Summer. Half-Elf Servant ♀
- Marcelin Abasi. Halfling Painter ♀
- Sion James. Human Prophet ♂
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
The Juggling Stool
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
Characters
- Caitlin Timber. Gnome Bard ♀
- Pascal Wilton. Halfling Barbarian ♂
- Klaudia Schmidt. Tiefling Cleric ♀
Rumours
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- is on the run from someone.
The Vapid Anvil
There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.
Menu
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Evonne Pierce. Dwarf Road Master ♀
- Gavril Sorra. Halfling Loan Shark ♂
- Nayeli Arrias. Gnome Earl ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Horrifying Saddle Taphouse
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Jen Kelshall. Gnome Mason ♀
- Doran Wilton. Gnome Butcher ⚥
- Lawson Faelyn. Elf Goldsmith ♂
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
The Linen And Hare
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Ivor Mervor. Tiefling Cult Leader ♂
- Ewan Greentree. Elf Minister ♂
- Karen Lachlan. Tiefling Tailor ♀
Rumours
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Zesty Quack Taphouse
Half of the tavern was burned down in a recent fire.
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Helsora Harber. Tiefling Chandler ♀
- Charlie Einar. Dwarf Botanist ⚥
- Justin Carter. Tiefling Innkeeper ♂
Rumours
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
The Lame Ruby Taphouse
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Haryk Crump. Halfling Business Owner ♂
- Finley Arrias. Gnome Brasier ⚥
- Violet Hamid. Half-Elf Stonecutter ♀
Rumours
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
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