Taverns
Locale
The Blacksmith And Monastery
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Lilith Roberts. Half-Elf Shipwright ♀
- Christopher Masak. Elf Chef ♂
- Calla Kaye. Tiefling Hatter ♀
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- A dragon was killed at Drifting Lighthouse.
Kiran Monroe's Tavern
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Rose Rucker. Elf Outlander ♀
- Christopher Asis. Dwarf Scop ♂
- Kallum Ward. Human Bargeman ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
The Frozen Quail Tavern
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- 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
- Nalgar Sybil. Dwarf Brasier ♂
- Munir Woodfur. Half-Orc Page ♂
- Morwen Ferrier. Dwarf Commissar ♀
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
The Sour Hare Inn
There is a bust of a man named Lord Grandborne next to the door.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Melissa Norman. Half-Orc Historian ♀
- Dan Hogan. Dwarf Farrier ♂
- Michelle Spall. Half-Elf Soothsayer ♀
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Bodyguard And Melee
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Quentin Joybrook. Gnome Paladin ♂
- Mercy Masak. Human Lady In Waiting ♀
- Ewan Korsk. Gnome Prostitute ♂
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
The Sexy Tutor Taphouse
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Favian Kensley. Tiefling Gravedigger ♂
- Shay Hickory. Elf Leatherworker ♀
- John Urean. Gnome Medic ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Leading Bodger
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Jasmine Infused Oxygen. For the true epicurean.
Characters
- Dov Abasi. Dwarf Farmhand ♂
- Sion Pierce. Human Pupil ♂
- Aura Karim. Elf Lead Servant ♀
Rumours
- There have been human sacrifices at Cordelia's Monastery.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
The Shivering Penny
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- Gawen Orsan. Half-Elf Storyteller ♂
- Christopher Ferrier. Elf Street Artist ♂
- Sisco Massa. Half-Orc Entertainer ⚥
Rumours
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
Danforth Smyth's Inn
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Sigrid Grief. Tiefling Medic ♀
- Sumesh Ward. Tiefling Servant ⚥
- Nora Clarke. Elf Erenagh ♀
Rumours
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
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