Taverns
Locale
Raven Kelshall's Inn
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
Characters
- Marcel Briggs. Tiefling Ranger ♂
- Max Vonner. Human Cleaner ⚥
- Maddie Cunningham. Gnome Host ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
Emil Malfoy's Inn
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
Characters
- Falk Briggs. Tiefling Charlatan ♂
- Balian Mervor. Elf Bard ♂
- Marina Goldtree. Elf Gameskeeper ♀
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
Yasmin Horrig's Taphouse
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Teyr Proudhands. Halfling Assassin ♀
- Sulfras Weston. Halfling Beekeeper ♂
- Jonas Kensley. Human Bard ♂
Rumours
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
The Slinking Saint
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Brittany Mervor. Human Paladin ♀
- Clark Weatherby. Elf Chef ♂
- Gael Proudfoot. Halfling Jailer ♂
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
The Wrecking Tumbler
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Lena Brightstar. Halfling Nun ♀
- Ellie Moontree. Elf Herald ♀
- Riley Ravage. Tiefling Chimney Sweeper ♀
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- The bees here make the best honey.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
The Frightening Shield
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
Characters
- Ralph Hogan. Human Gentleman ♂
- Leo Scott. Half-Elf Fixer ♂
- Taylor Belet. Elf Bard ⚥
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A giant ape is said to live near Jack's Cottage.
The Sword And Steward
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Sohali Firestorm. Tiefling Bartender ♀
- Leif Michaels. Elf Debt Collector ♂
- Marion Hume. Human Goldsmith ♀
Rumours
- Drifting Lighthouse provides a steady supply of peons.
- Last month it rained fish.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Bombing Pot
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Parker Gellar. Gnome Shepherd ⚥
- Taylor Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Chaplain ⚥
- Lia Payne. Half-Elf Wrestler ♀
Rumours
- The Queen has been cursed.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
The Dissembling Bishop
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Luna Greene. Tiefling Toll Keeper ♀
- Parker Roderick. Dwarf Auctioneer ⚥
- Talwyn Roderick. Tiefling Woodcutter ♀
Rumours
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
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