Taverns
The Spotting Lutenist
This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Alia Mattell. Half-Elf Armorer ♀
- Alyx Loch. Half-Orc Ranger ♀
- Ben Dunstan. Human Guard ♂
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
The Wide Eyed Innkeeper
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Blake Alard. Dwarf Castellan ⚥
- Adrian Roberts. Dwarf Pauper ♂
- Killian Darwin. Half-Elf Acolyte ♂
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Forgotten Tomb of Ashkan.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
Daisy Sams's Taphouse
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Cassius Karim. Human Cleric ♂
- Zaeim Pierre-Dupois. Halfling Minstrel ♂
- Dax Weatherby. Half-Elf Hofmeister ♂
Rumours
- You may summon any elemental at Island of the Kingfisher.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
The Utilizing Maid
A shady looking guy in the corner will sell you discount potions.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Richard Rana. Tiefling Erenagh ♂
- Nadeera Potter. Human Farmer ♀
- Leif Ashfield. Tiefling Translator ♂
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Chalcedony And Pick
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Owen Cruise. Elf Crofter ♂
- Ewan James. Human Outlander ♂
- Ruth Hawkwing. Half-Elf Pupil ♀
Rumours
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Lumpy Diver Tavern
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Theodora Joygrove. Halfling Event Planner ♀
- Marina Masak. Half-Elf Beggar ♀
- Julia Ashbringer. Half-Orc Smuggler ♀
Rumours
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
The Tabulating Diamond
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Max Weston. Human Writer ⚥
- Chloe Belet. Gnome Architect ♀
- Laikyn Abasi. Gnome Paladin ♂
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
Duck Ali's Taphouse
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Ale Cheese Soup. Cheese and Ale together? IN A SOUP!?
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
Characters
- Anika Goldpetal. Elf Baker ♀
- Reuben Korsk. Tiefling Sculptor ♂
- Marcelin Ashfield. Half-Orc Noble ♀
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
The Training Quarrel
Icicles hang from under the bar.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Llewelyn Payne. Half-Orc Gentleman ♂
- Linda Bladefist. Half-Elf Bard ♀
- Danforth Potter. Elf Philosopher ♂
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
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