Taverns
Locale
Garry Whitestorm's Taphouse
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
Characters
- Maz Rowan. Gnome Woolwinder ⚥
- Jonas Enola. Human Pastry Chef ♂
- Mila Mervor. Tiefling Florist ♀
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
The Presetting Osprey
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Shay Hickory. Gnome Smuggler ♀
- Timothy Quaresh. Human Exterminator ♂
- Sawyer Erwin. Tiefling Historian ⚥
Rumours
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
The Saddle And Boothaler
A farmhouse has been converted into a tavern and inn. There are still plenty of farm animals about.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- White Wine. A classic.
Characters
- Eden Davis. Gnome Armorer ⚥
- Geoffrey Scott. Elf General ♂
- Kharda Watson. Gnome Warden ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
The Violent Drayman
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
Characters
- Eden Moran. Gnome Gymnast ⚥
- Arthur Marshall. Elf Ringmaster ♂
- Parker Terryn. Tiefling Spy ⚥
Rumours
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Shrine of the Monk.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
Kathryn Firetail's Taphouse
There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Karth Carson. Dwarf Scop ♂
- Rey Faelyn. Human Flautist ♂
- Ego Adir. Human Librarian ♂
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- There are mushrooms which grow at The Titanium Oasis that control your mind.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
The Inventorying Bowyer
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Farquesh Bryce. Dwarf Rogue ♂
- Gert Karim. Tiefling Celebrity ♂
- Dov Brocksby. Human Clown ♂
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
Abdul Norton's Taphouse
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Torek Greene. Tiefling Mathematician ♂
- Karth Harber. Half-Orc Beggar ♂
- Vidar Abasi. Tiefling Commoner ♂
Rumours
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
The Mark And Gambit
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Elfin Wine. Pairs well with pheasant.
Characters
- Simone Wolfbrother. Half-Elf Witch ♀
- Dov Hickory. Human Astrologer ♂
- Timo Desolation. Tiefling Athlete ♀
Rumours
- A giant ape is said to live near The Ivory Tree.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
The Wayfarer And Frong
This tavern used to be the city jail.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Ahsoka Faelyn. Gnome Marshall ♀
- Natalia Deakin. Elf Pastry Chef ♀
- Liberty Mulgrew. Human Governess ♀
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- A new church is being built in town.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
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