Taverns
Locale
The Flippant Stringer Taphouse
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
Characters
- Riley Mudclaw. Half-Orc Deserter ⚥
- Jakob Mervor. Tiefling Banker ♂
- Marion Terryn. Tiefling Grocer ♀
Rumours
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Surly Boothman
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
Characters
- Enzo Freeman. Half-Orc Potter ♂
- Lillian Scott. Dwarf Surgeon ♀
- Summer Jordan. Human Dean ♀
Rumours
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
The Captain And Bushell
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Delia Brightstar. Elf Man At Arms ♀
- Gael Deakin. Half-Orc Woolwinder ♂
- Raed Moran. Half-Orc Rogue ♂
Rumours
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
The Noisy Tapet Taphouse
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Dark Rum. It can knock you off your feet.
Characters
- Athol Roderick. Half-Orc Soothsayer ♀
- Neil Pegg. Dwarf Poacher ♂
- Fribbington Brown. Tiefling Monk ⚥
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- Elias's Tent is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
Mugheer Flintfang's Inn
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Pan Fried Trout. Crispy!
Characters
- Eden Deadeye. Gnome Mage ♀
- Torek Mournhell. Halfling Scout ♂
- Aubrey Ragvald. Dwarf Exorcist ♀
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Infectious Fire
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Rowan Boone. Halfling Paladin ⚥
- Laura Sten. Dwarf Clockkeeper ♀
- Eden Hamid. Halfling Entertainer ⚥
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
The Squeaky Maid
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Eldar Pierce. Tiefling Rogue ♂
- Balur Bowes. Elf Madame ♂
- Jacques Rana. Tiefling Painter ♂
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- Village of the Bow was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
The Spear And Lion
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Jaden Walker. Tiefling Diplomat ♂
- Olivia Oak. Half-Orc Veteran ♀
- Ellie Marshall. Gnome Thatcher ♀
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
The Shrimper And Son
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Alys Ashbringer. Elf Athlete ♀
- Ismael Pierce. Elf Almoner ♂
- Mica Korsk. Halfling Druid ♀
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
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