Taverns
Locale
The Spleeny Keeper
Gilded eavestroughs make this tavern stand out in the crowded street.
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
Characters
- Malik Fitzgerald. Halfling Attendant ♂
- Winona Summer. Human Mason ♀
- Ego Frost. Tiefling Paladin ♂
Rumours
- Last month it rained fish.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
The Faxing Drover
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Kalak Broadbent. Halfling Butcher ♂
- Charlie Briggs. Dwarf Scholar ⚥
- Aviad Huon. Gnome Roper ♂
Rumours
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Oily Shield
A field of corn grows right next to this tavern.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Athol Selentia. Human Pawn Shop Owner ♀
- Edgar Smyth. Half-Orc Apothecary ♂
- Sisco Scott. Halfling Clerk ⚥
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Honored Charlatan Tavern
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Mushin Weston. Dwarf Maid ♂
- Josua Birchfall. Gnome Anthropologist ♂
- Paul Deakin. Elf Essayist ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Forgotten Hamlet.
The Spoon And Drover
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Frank Greennose. Halfling Goldsmith ♂
- Jared Scourge. Tiefling Cantor ♂
- Vitriak Truthseeker. Gnome Gameskeeper ♂
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Jamming Kettle
You have to know the password to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Helena Grail. Elf Gymnast ♀
- Larson Weston. Half-Elf Stonecutter ♂
- Sahin Molyneaux. Dwarf Undertaker ⚥
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
The Lighting Guild
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Sandra Roberts. Halfling Busker ♀
- Sahin Joybrook. Gnome Hired Muscle ⚥
- Bundringo Roderick. Half-Elf Woodcutter ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- There have been human sacrifices at River of the Sheperd.
Kylie Marshall's Tavern
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Cassie Sebastian. Half-Elf Judge ♀
- Dina Marshall. Human Ferryman ♀
- Ricky Gale. Human Scout ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
The Lizard And Mariner
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Fletcher The Fierce. Half-Orc Event Planner ♂
- Metjen Hynes. Gnome Physician ♂
- Erolith Terryn. Gnome Animal Tamer ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
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