Taverns
Locale
The Ell And Man
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Bundringo Gale. Human Servant ⚥
- Gareth Kastrix. Dwarf Swineherd ♂
- Monica Hadwell. Half-Orc Ranger ♀
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
The Parking Life
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Rowan Larchwood. Halfling Bard ⚥
- Hardwin Hadwell. Tiefling Ranger ♂
- Kylie Monroe. Elf Tailor ♀
Rumours
- was killed by zombies.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
The Spongy Master
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Tenjon Duval. Human Deserter ♂
- Sumesh Broadbent. Elf Journalist ⚥
- Lawson Loch. Half-Orc Armorer ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Hasty Hammer
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Hart Reddy. Gnome Makeup Artist ♂
- Vivian Marid. Halfling Bishop ♀
- Olivia Carter. Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
The Perfect Cuirass Inn
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Tanis Freeman. Halfling Botanist ♂
- Morwen Underhill. Halfling Farrier ♀
- Eden Jones. Elf Cleric ⚥
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Temple of the Plate.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Gavin's Pool.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
Jared Destrier's Tavern
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
Characters
- Brianna Silvervalley. Half-Elf Squire ♀
- Sulfras Shad. Gnome Tutor ♂
- Hanks AnaanShan. Gnome Physician ♂
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
Ned Darkstripe's Inn
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Sulfras Black. Dwarf Historian ♂
- Ego Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Wizard ♂
- Hiram Quaresh. Dwarf Surgeon ♂
Rumours
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
The Well Groomed Burglar
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Avery Frida. Dwarf Translator ⚥
- Nev Bradley. Halfling Bard ♂
- Dolan Beech. Dwarf Goldsmith ♂
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
The Normalizing Mercenary
A sign behind the bar reads NO MAGIC in large block letters.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Jordan Ghani. Half-Orc Marshall ♂
- Akasha Silverleaf. Elf Houndmaster ♀
- Alicia Mervor. Tiefling Shaman ♀
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
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