Taverns
Locale
The Hasty Currier Tavern
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Bernie Michaels. Half-Elf Sheriff ⚥
- Raven Michaels. Elf Paladin ♀
- Emily Briggs. Half-Elf Biologist ♀
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
The Strange Pardoner Inn
Offers a little adventurers meal for kids, which comes with a small wooden sword.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Metjen Michaels. Halfling Crime Boss ♂
- Cordelia Abbey. Human Captain Of The Guard ♀
- Peter Shadepelt. Half-Orc Bowyer ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
The Jamming Chapman
There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
Characters
- Olivier Rook. Elf Museum Curator ⚥
- Stewert Wilton. Halfling Scullion ♂
- Hamad Vonner. Half-Elf Deserter ♂
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- It's said that bodies taken to The Floating Isles may return to life.
The Pastel Buckler Taphouse
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Sisco Brocksby. Half-Elf Monk ⚥
- Cassius Potter. Tiefling Commoner ♂
- Sawyer Quinn. Half-Orc Taxidermist ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
The Knacker And Spy
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Helena Gellar. Human Missionary ♀
- Larson Amal. Elf Cantor ♂
- Dax Quaresh. Human Senator ♂
Rumours
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Fragrant Pipe
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Hart Weston. Half-Elf Urchin ♂
- Felicity Hawkwing. Tiefling Comedian ♀
- Sarab Ferrier. Halfling Sorcerer ⚥
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
The Eldritch Pleasure
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
Characters
- Max Balbrek. Dwarf Busker ⚥
- Maz Truthseeker. Gnome Watchmaker ⚥
- Alex Monroe. Dwarf Charlatan ♂
Rumours
- A circus is coming to town.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
The Fighting Herce
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Candice Abasi. Half-Elf Cartographer ♀
- Taylor Hickory. Human Missionary ⚥
- Liberty Zaki. Halfling Wagoner ♀
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
The Quixotic Ward
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Sion Vinder. Tiefling Host ♂
- Taylor Firestorm. Tiefling Blacksmith ⚥
- Myron Moran. Tiefling Bouncer ♂
Rumours
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
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