Taverns
Locale
The Sleeping Belt
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Qualen Orsan. Tiefling Woolwinder ♂
- John Darwin. Half-Orc Innkeeper ♂
- Magda Wilton. Half-Orc Chiropractor ♀
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
The Poacher And Scrivener
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Garry Fae. Tiefling Roper ♂
- Asa Duval. Tiefling Bowyer ♂
- Marcus Alhara. Half-Orc Marshall ♂
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
Hector Zaros's Tavern
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Lysander White. Gnome Undertaker ♂
- Caitlin Pierce. Half-Orc Ranger ♀
- Sazi Shadepelt. Half-Orc Street Artist ♀
Rumours
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
Barty Miller's Inn
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Sigrid Gale. Half-Orc Fletcher ♀
- Sumesh Hawkwing. Halfling Cantor ⚥
- Henry Fae. Halfling Ranger ♂
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
The Plate And Burglar
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Olivier Mowbry. Dwarf Sailor ⚥
- Akasha Ironroot. Dwarf Knight ♀
- Max Hale. Human Undertaker ⚥
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
The Speaking Woodcutter
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Lana Joygrove. Gnome Wizard ♀
- Fiona Sweeny. Elf Brewer ♀
- Kasandra Silvervalley. Half-Elf Auctioneer ♀
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Roguish Dosser
The tavern is staffed by maniacal goblins.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Ricon Mehmed. Human Accountant ♂
- Marlon Huon. Gnome Bailiff ♂
- Ricky Barrow. Half-Elf Hired Muscle ♂
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Crafty Rapier Tavern
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Riley Hale. Human Pawn Shop Owner ⚥
- Olivier Korsk. Half-Elf Painter ⚥
- Forbes Freeman. Half-Elf Druid ♂
Rumours
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
Marcel Mulgrew's Tavern
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Maz AnaanShan. Human Servant ⚥
- Charlie Kastrix. Half-Orc Cabbie ⚥
- Jill Marshall. Half-Orc Bard ♀
Rumours
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
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