Taverns
Locale
The Spleeny Daughter Tavern
Icicles large enough to kill a man hang from the eavestroughs.
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Ruth Clarke. Tiefling Bosun ♀
- Arabella Summer. Dwarf Wrestler ♀
- Erolith Clarke. Human Notary ♀
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
Sylvia Mournhell's Tavern
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Walter Destrier. Gnome Marshall ♂
- Avery Silvergem. Elf Fence ♀
- Mervyn Timber. Halfling Prophet ♂
Rumours
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
Duck Thom's Tavern
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Hawke Orsan. Elf Museum Curator ♀
- Kiernan Maelor. Halfling Essayist ♂
- Ewan Rucker. Half-Elf Judge ♂
Rumours
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- It's going to snow.
The Butcher And Mason
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Nina Thom. Half-Elf Charioteer ♀
- Sapphire Massa. Elf Stablehand ♀
- Luna Bozier. Dwarf Ranger ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
The Servicing Playwright
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Isis Zantus. Human Carpenter ♀
- Riley Beech. Half-Elf Jeweler ⚥
- Malik Marshall. Gnome Paladin ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
The Feisty Maker
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Olivier Hickory. Half-Orc Woolwinder ⚥
- Sapphire Rowe. Gnome Tattooist ♀
- Mervyn Quaresh. Tiefling Fire Eater ♂
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
The Handsome Player
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Bart Mattell. Half-Orc Gunsmith ♂
- Lawson Enola. Elf Monk ♂
- Hailee Deverin. Elf Archaeologist ♀
Rumours
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Circle of the Farrier.
The Wide Eyed Peacock
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Natar Ali. Half-Orc Barbarian ♂
- Liam Everett. Half-Orc Abbot ♂
- Olivier Jayid. Halfling Physician ⚥
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- If you touch a glowing rock at River of the Dancer, you'll begin to age backward.
The Water And Mason
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Elise AnaanShan. Human Student ♀
- George Ellis. Elf Furniture Maker ♂
- Jelen Marshall. Half-Orc Acater ♂
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Gork's Mining Town.
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