Taverns
Locale
The Spotting Bodger
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- White Wine. A classic.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Cathleen Everett. Human Con Artist ♀
- Luna Huon. Gnome Armorer ♀
- Kasim Broadbent. Tiefling Bosun ♂
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- A circus is coming to town.
The Lovable Sister Tavern
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Laurel Connington. Elf Magician ♀
- John Colman. Human Captain ♂
- Clio Potter. Elf Barber ♀
Rumours
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
The Borrowing Cuckoo
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Rowan Enola. Human Monk ⚥
- Larson Bozier. Gnome Warlock ♂
- Gannon Bloodhoof. Dwarf Assassin ♂
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- Adventurers have gone missing at The Brass Shipwreck.
The Palatable Butler
There is a large field for a popular sport played with a stick and ball behind this tavern.
Menu
- Roasted Tomatoes. Can be served on the side with any meal.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Weyland Quaresh. Half-Elf Lecturer ♂
- Karen Vinder. Human Loan Shark ♀
- Bebe Vinder. Human Nursemaid ♀
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at Circle of the Trap.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
The Sarcastic Servant
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Max Wolfbrother. Human Sergeant ⚥
- Emil Rana. Dwarf Wagoner ♂
- Nigel Wood. Human Street Performer ♂
Rumours
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
The Linen And Steward
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Rolf James. Gnome Tailor ♂
- Lariat Oaktree. Elf Healer ♂
- Sapphire Boone. Tiefling Cleric ♀
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- It's going to snow.
The Witty Ladle Inn
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Clark Kaye. Gnome Mortician ♂
- Arnold Laroque. Halfling Architect ♂
- Shangela Bozier. Elf Diplomat ♀
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Love And Pardon
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Characters
- Selene Jordan. Half-Elf Pupil ♀
- Storm Stormrage. Halfling Charioteer ♀
- Phoebe Cragfur. Half-Orc Event Planner ♀
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Pricking Innkeeper
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Jasmine Infused Oxygen. For the true epicurean.
Characters
- Emil Bladefist. Half-Elf Chancellor ♂
- Nev Michaels. Dwarf Wizard ♂
- Lawson Loch. Human Archivist ♂
Rumours
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
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