Taverns
Locale
The Mistress And Griffin
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Monica Loch. Half-Orc Physician ♀
- Sandra Shadowmourne. Gnome Wagoner ♀
- Cynthia Sorra. Half-Elf Cantor ♀
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- A new church is being built in town.
The Hollow Moat
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Claire Blackhammer. Dwarf Dutchess ♀
- Hart Jordan. Half-Orc Druid ♂
- Torek Mowbry. Tiefling Dancer ♂
Rumours
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
The Lively Ell Tavern
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Taylor Black. Human Wizard ⚥
- Kallum Rucker. Dwarf Soothsayer ♂
- Sawyer Rowe. Half-Elf Debt Collector ⚥
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
The Needy Ruby Inn
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- John Asis. Dwarf Steward ♂
- Katherine Selentia. Half-Orc Jester ♀
- Blake Grail. Tiefling Host ⚥
Rumours
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
The Sentimental Yak
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Brogan Ward. Half-Elf Lamplight ♂
- Hugo Adir. Half-Elf Animal Tamer ♂
- Lois Sebastian. Elf Woodcutter ♀
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
Nina Winterheart's Inn
The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Vidar Jayid. Tiefling Acolyte ♂
- Andrew Watson. Elf Scholar ♂
- Edmond Moran. Half-Orc Taxidermist ♂
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
The Vain Playwright Tavern
The tavern only has one door but it's 15 feet tall!
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Natalia Monroe. Tiefling Fighter ♀
- Claudia Carter. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ♀
- Henry Abbey. Dwarf Miller ♂
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Confessing Striker
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Cynthia Spring. Human Banker ♀
- Maz Duffield. Gnome Executioner ⚥
- Eden Dempsy. Human Con Artist ⚥
Rumours
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A large egg is near Dina's Cave.
The Gleeful Joiner Taphouse
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Elias Wrynn. Gnome Swineherd ♂
- Marlon Sorra. Elf Sergeant ♂
- Morwen Smyth. Half-Elf Bard ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
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