Taverns
The Black Saddler Taphouse
This tavern used to be the city jail.
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
Characters
- Bashara Browntree. Gnome Flautist ♀
- Theodora Ghani. Dwarf Blacksmith ♀
- Maz Wazels. Half-Orc Ringmaster ⚥
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Meek Cantor Inn
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Tanis Mur. Halfling Poet ♂
- Bernie Cunningham. Gnome Illusionist ⚥
- Elana Pegg. Human Madame ♀
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
Nadeera Bluepetal's Taphouse
You have to know the password to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Badaar Gellar. Halfling Paladin ♂
- Mace Deadeye. Half-Elf Executioner ♂
- Mercy Portman. Human Woolwinder ♀
Rumours
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- is on the run from someone.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
The Unmuzzled Gold
This new tavern is built atop the old, which was destroyed by an avalanche.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Ivan Gleeson. Dwarf Spy ♂
- Femlin Belet. Half-Orc Abbot ♂
- River Haggard. Half-Orc Wizard's Apprentice ⚥
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- It's said that bodies taken to Island of the Poacher may return to life.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
The Bowing Stag
This tavern is built high up in the trees, with a rope ladder leading up to the front door.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Maria Pierre-Dupois. Elf Sailor ♀
- Nev Ruin. Tiefling Hersir ♂
- Edmond Kastrix. Half-Elf Cobbler ♂
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
Sylvie Adir's Tavern
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Maddie Ferrier. Half-Elf Artist ♀
- Bernie Beech. Halfling Doctor ⚥
- Rowan Deakin. Half-Elf Pirate ⚥
Rumours
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
The Appalling Ward Inn
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
Characters
- Seymor Jayid. Dwarf Dealer ♂
- Roman Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Senator ♂
- Rowan Zantus. Tiefling Boatman ⚥
Rumours
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
The Cockered Bodkin Tavern
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Mandy Destrier. Halfling First Mate ♀
- Sumesh Alard. Gnome Nanny ⚥
- Myron Vinder. Elf Nanny ♂
Rumours
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- Last week it rained frogs.
The Orange Prince
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Miles Clarke. Elf Barbarian ♂
- Dorian Filaen. Halfling Former Adventurer ♂
- Percival Erwin. Gnome Poacher ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- Pit of the Potboy is a great place to find a wife or husband.
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