Taverns
Locale
The Blowing Locksmith
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Richard Watson. Half-Elf Poacher ♂
- Lena Thorn. Halfling Minstrel ♀
- Luna Shad. Tiefling Burglar ♀
Rumours
- The local constable is a vampire.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
The Mad Sheperd Taphouse
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Sophie Boone. Elf Constable ♀
- Bundringo Kaye. Human Executioner ⚥
- Sylvie Terryn. Halfling Queen ♀
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
The Word And Laundress
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
Characters
- Oliver Shad. Gnome Chaplain ♂
- Helen Roderick. Half-Orc Senator ♀
- Rodney Faelyn. Tiefling Outlander ♂
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
The Minter And Tome
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
Characters
- Taylor Windflight. Half-Orc Merchant ⚥
- Gar Terryn. Halfling Swineherd ♂
- Lariat Roderick. Human Servant ♂
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- The Queen has been cursed.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Promoting Saddler
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Parsons Hemlock. Half-Elf Craftsperson ♂
- Sumesh Meadowbrook. Halfling Doctor ⚥
- Kashida Knight. Human Monk ♀
Rumours
- Someone summoned a demon.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- You may summon any elemental at Oasis of the Diver.
The Lighthearted Pantler Tavern
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
Characters
- Christopher Autumn. Half-Orc Barbarian ♂
- Zie Faelyn. Dwarf Ranger ♀
- Eden James. Elf Essayist ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Pilgrim And Freehold
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Edmond Ironhelm. Dwarf Gymnast ♂
- Sadie Mervor. Half-Orc Barber ♀
- Nigel Jones. Half-Elf Butler ♂
Rumours
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
Mace Ferncloud's Tavern
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Charlie Winterheart. Human Minister ⚥
- Joseph Scott. Elf Priest ♂
- Brittany Summer. Gnome Assassin ♀
Rumours
- Last month it rained fish.
- A circus is coming to town.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Anika's Spire.
The Pastel Poacher Inn
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
Characters
- Mushin Ghani. Tiefling Wheelwright ♂
- Maz Marshall. Human Fortune Teller ⚥
- Tamara Lord. Human Tattooist ♀
Rumours
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
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