Craang Trinketmake

Goblin

Master Alchemist Feat

“Practical Potions & Tonics"

14

60

"If you haven't any manners, then we haven’t

anything to discuss.”

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
Craang is 3.5 feet tall and dressed impeccably in the latest styles. His hair is waxed in place
and his perfectly trimmed facial hair is slicked down. He wears a gold monocle attached to a
gold earring and is constantly looking at a shiny gold pocket watch.

QUIRKS/FLAWS
Quirk: Craang compulsively looks at his pocket watch every 5 minutes. If unable to do so,
he becomes visibly upset.

Flaw: Craang is obsessed with propriety and manners. If a customer acts in any way he
feels to be rude or crass, he will immediately ask them to leave his store and never come
back.
BACKSTORY/QUEST
Craang was a social experiment and bet between two wealthy merchants. They disagreed on
the roles of breeding vs. instruction, to settle the argument they paid adventurers to steal a
goblin child and then raised him, giving him strict instructions on how “proper”
individuals were to act and speak. Craang, learned his lessons well (for he was harshly
punished when he made even the smallest mistake) and now, his “guardian” stands to make
a small fortune off his success if Craang maintains his social standing for one more year.
Craang knows nothing of this arrangement.
During his lessons, Craang always showed a knack for making potions and now he runs his
own shop under his "guardian's" watchful eye. He is well known in town for his incredible
skill and many rich clients come to him for cures for ailments such as hangovers, balding
and other minor problems.
Craang's whole life has been centered around manners, rules, and social obligations. He is
grateful for the life he has but he has always wondered what his clan was like. He would be
willing to pay a group of civilized adventurers to take him to his birth clan, just for a look.

Items
30 platinum, 76 gold, a gold monocle of true sight, an earring of sending, a gold
pocket watch, a small clay rattle with the name "Craang" inscribed on it (his only
item from his clan)
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
CRAANG VIAL OF VITALITY

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

This shop is so formal it is stuffy.
Everything is spotless and perfectly
placed. The furniture is made of
expensive wood and silk, but
obviously never used. A magical rug
casts "prestidigitation" when it is
stepped on.
There are a variety of customers
in this store. Several are clearly
wealthy, but many others are
middle class. The one thing they
all have in common is that they
are wearing their very best
clothes and manners.
Vial of Vitality: This blue,
shimmering potion makes an older
man feel much younger for about 1
hour. (*wink*)
Charming Potion: Essentially a
weakened "Love Potion," and the
effected party is not aware they
were charmed afterward.

POTIONS ITEMS CUSTOM ITEMS

Non-Magical Tonics: Platinum Grooming Set- Includes a
Wart Cure brush, straight-razor, hand mirror,
leather strap, tweezers, & scissors.
Anti-Aging Facial Cream
Magical Potions:
Crystal Facial Set: Tiny crystal jars
Cure Disease
containing various liquids for an
Giant Strength
anti-aging skin care routine.
Hangover Cure
Vial of Fertility Healing Crystals: Each rock has its
Plant Growth own compartment in a fancy
Birth Control wooden box and instructions for
Weight Loss how to use the crystal.

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

Craang watches your party carefully as you
browse. As his eyes take in every piece of
equipment you carry, they almost glow, as if he
wants to ask you a question but cannot seem to
work up the courage.
A homely young woman whispers her order to Craang at the counter.
You see him pass her a small, pink vial (charming potion), which she
quickly hides.
A young nobleman dressed in riding clothes comes crashing through
the door. He walks up to Craang and says, "Two facial creams for the
Mrs. and make it quick." Craang politely tells the man, "We will no
longer be carrying that product. I am sure another shop would be
happy to help you. Good day, Sir."

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 Vadoma
Devil Born

Intelligence +3
“Fey Wild Fabics & Mercantile"
12

80
"This fabric is woven from vines gathered in the Fey Wilds...
How do I get there? That’s a trade secret, my dear.”

Vadoma (Vah-doe-ma) is a colorful character, and not just because of her dark purple skin
and purple/blue hair. She sells the most durable fabrics around and she is quick to give
incredible stories about where her fabrics come from. Are they true? Well...

Quirk: Vadoma loves anything exotic and will often trade for exotic goods or trinkets.

Flaw: Vadoma is a compulsive liar. She literally cannot tell the whole truth. She made a
deal with a fey to obtain the secrets of her materials, but in return, the fey cursed her to lie.
Luckily for Vadoma, merchants always deal in partial truths!

Vadoma grew up on the city streets, begging and stealing just to survive. Her father was
killed during a bloody civil war and she and her mother fled as refugees. The city was not
kind to them and her mother died soon after arriving there. An orphaned Vodoma did what
she had to do in order to survive and she vowed to never live in poverty again.

When she could, she left the city in search of anything that could make her rich. She had
heard fairies were willing to make deals with mortals and she was willing to exchange
whatever it would take. A well placed half-truth got her the secrets to Fairy Cloth in
exchange for nothing, angering the fairies. They cursed her to always speak in such lies, but
Vodoma doesn’t seem to care.

Her deal with the Fey has made her well off, but she has another deal in the works that will
make her, and anyone who might help her, incredibly rich. Vadoma has made a deal with a
devil, if she can retrieve an item for it, then it will give her the secrets to create
indestructible items. Of course, she won’t be telling your party the whole truth... They
simply need to retrieve an old, rusty sword from an empty tomb...easy! Right?

A copy of a contract signed in blood, 153 gold, an ancient map to a Wraith King’s
Tomb, and an ever-burning candle.
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 CITY:
ATMOSPHERE
Bright cloth banners adorn the
outside of a two story building. In
the glass display window is a
midnight blue evening gown. Inside
the shop, large bolts of fabric are
attached to the wall and manikins
sport the latest styles.
CLOTHING
Non-Magical:
Formal wear
Noble attire
Magical Items:
Twilight silk
Autumn Cloak
Cloak of Shadows
Handy-Man Pants (pockets of
holding)
Lady’s Scarf (touches up your
appearance) +1 Charisma
HOOK
As you browse the shop, you hear hushed
conversation between a merchant and Vadoma.
It hints of a “special order” being late. The
merchant threatens to cancel the deal if the
“order” doesn’t come in soon..
NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
VADOMA TWILIGHT SILK
TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS
Milling around the store are Twilight Gown: the dress in the
front window is made from a
several wealthy individuals. material that swirls and
There are also a few middle class twinkles like the starry night
citizens looking longingly at ball sky.
Autumn Cloak: This
gowns. Several well known fashionable cloak appears to be
seamstresses and merchants are made of falling leaves which
trail behind the wearer and
buying bolts of expensive cloth. then disappear.
ITEMS CUSTOM ITEMS
Flail Snail Shell Cloak Pin- A unique
(and expensive) brooch used to keep
cloaks closed.
Fairy Wing Hair Pins: Impossibly
thin gold and silver wire with
Mother-of-Pearl inlay that resemble
fairy wings.
Elven Jewelry: Beautiful items of
elven design.
RANDOM EVENTS
An obviously rich, old woman comes in to order a special dress
for her upcoming ball. She takes a fancy to one of your PCs and
invites the whole group to, “liven up the stuffy affair!”
(Requires Passive Perception of 15+) You catch a glimpse of a
small purple money in the corner of the room. But when you
look again, it is gone. (This is Vadoma’s imp)
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 Tavius Mantra
Tiefling

dexterity +5
"Edge of the World Cutlery”

20

45

“A knife's value is its edge, but a man's value is in his word.

What do you rate your's at?"

Edge of the World Cutlery is a moving shop, picking up whenever a summer breeze starts moving away
from town. Upon entering whatever storefront he's set up in, the blue Tiefling, Tavius, can often be
found sharpening a blade before testing its mettle via a dartboard near the front door. The "thunk" of the
blade sinking in earns a smirk from him and puts him in a good mood for customers.

Quirk: Tavius loves blades. Small knives, big broadswords, lumber axes, medical knives,
and any other. He really likes making and sharpening them.

Flaw: Tavius only works with people who keep their word. Outfoxing him will earn his
respect, but sworn oaths are absolute, especially when it comes to his "found" items.

Tavius is a Thieves' Guild Captain and commands 200 thieves in the country. He does make
coin from his knife sales and production, but the bulk of his fortune comes from fencing
stolen goods. As a result, he has plenty of magic items to sell to adventurers, so long as they
don't ask where they came from and keep their mouths shut.
Tavius worked as a thief for many years, but he is getting older now, and it is better for him
to instruct the younger thieves and fence their goods than go out on missions himself. He
travels around with his shop, checking in on the thieves guilds he runs and giving them
lessons at night when the shop is closed. He always makes sure to stay in good standing
with the local authorities though, it is easier to do business that way.
Now, Tavius' business is in danger. An arrangement between his shop and a local lieutenant
soured and the lieutenant now barges into Tavius' shop every few hours trying to find
illegal or stolen goods. Tavius can barely do business and can't leave without his wagon
being searched at the gate. He would be willing to discount the goods considerably if a party
of adventurers would get the lieutenant removed from his post. Be it by planting evidence,
having him transferred to another town, or even stricken greviously ill, Tavius is not picky
how the job gets done, but he has plenty of ideas.

Dagger of Venom, a weighted coin that always lands on heads, +1 Studded Leather ,
Gloves of Thievery
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
TAVIUS MANTRA “FOUND” ITEMS

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

Tavius is so accustomed to moving
around, he has custom built
shelving units for his goods. This
gives the shop a professional feel,
even after he has just moved in.
This is sharply contrasted by the
knives sticking out of the wall by
the front door...
Tavius loves to market to middle
class and rich individuals. These are
his main clients during the day.
However, at night, a variety of
hooded figures can be seen going
in and out the back door using a
special code.
Tavius’ shop is designed to be
packed up and moved in an
instant. The shelves are deep and
made of polished, exotic wood
with large doors that can close to
move items with without packing
them up.

CUTLERY “FOUND” ITEMS CUSTOM ITEMS

Tavius boasts the best cutlery in These are only offered after trust
town and takes custom orders, has been earned:
with payment up front, of
course. Dagger of Venom
Platinum Dinner Set: Beautiful, Gloves of Thievery
ornate, and razor sharp. +1 Studded Armor
Throwing Knives Set: Perfectly Noblemen’s Seal
balanced set made for games, Ancient Ceremonial Dagger
not for battle. Large Diamond & Platinum Ring
Ornamental Daggers: Perfect Ring of Invisibility
for nobility.

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

Outside the shop you see a man in a cloak
peering around the corner at the shop’s door.
A few minutes after you enter, the same man
burst through door. Tavius glares at him.
As you browse, you see a child come into the shop. She hands
Tavius a teddy bear. He smiles and pats her head, and tells her
to come back later tonight to pick it up after he “fixes” him.
A rich lady comes into the shop and says to Tavius, “Your
party cutlery was a huge hit! But I am afraid I misplaced a ring
during my shopping last week. Have you seen it, by chance?”

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 Jade Shifting-Sands
Cat-folk

Investigation +7
“Black Cat Jewelry"

12
30

“Yes, cats like shiny things. I've heard the jokes before.
They aren't going to keep me from what I love though."

Jade Time of the Shifting Sands clan is a tall, lithe black cat with a wry wit and a preference for the
finer things in life. Her shop is draped in linens with cushions for furniture and finely worked wood
flooring and cabinets. Not only an expert jeweler and craftswoman, she can also spot fraudulent
diamonds in under a minute and has regularly been used to defeat fraudsters.

Quirk: Jade has an eye for detail and can pick out facets of a party's personality at a glance.
On sight, she will know character class, strength score, and if they have a lot of gold .

Flaw: Since she is so specialized, her knowledge in many areas is limited. Spells are a
wonder to her each time, since she has so little contact with them.

Jade Shifting-Sands is a Savannah cat who migrated north after a severe drought
decimated her hometown. Her husband, who passed because of the drought, knew her love
of jewelry and loved to buy it for her, even if he could not afford the best. Jade would study
and rework each one into a unique masterpiece and she treasured each gift like it was his
last.
In her new home, there is a rising tide of wealth in young people and they are eager to
flaunt it. Jade found her unique styles were perfect for her middle class clients. She lets her
clients recline at tables and drink sweet, black coffee while she brings out individual pieces
of art for them to browse. At Black Cat, jewelry shopping is an custom experience!
Unfortunately, not everyone from her hometown as lucky as Jade. Some have turned to
banditry to survive. The Red Paw Band has been prolific in highway robbery and extortion in
the area. While her business has suffered, she feels no malice towards desperate people
trying to make ends meet. Quietly fearing that her brother-in-law may be involved, she's
looking for a party to confront the group and see if they could be persuaded to abandon
their ways.

Jewelers Tools, a pouch of lesser jewels, several items of gold jewelry each with the
inscription, “To my true Treasure, Your Beloved Huband.”
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
JADE SHIFTING-SANDS GEM IDENTIFICATION &
APPRAISAL

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

Rich carpets and pillows of bright
and various colors adorn the
interior. Everything has a luxurious
feel. Guest are invited to recline and
enjoy rich, black coffee while Jade
brings them items to browse.
Jade's clients are mostly the young
and newly well-off. Young couples
looking to flaunt their new wealth.
Occasionally, government officials
and auctioneers will come to seek
Jade's expert eye to spot fakes or
appraise items.
There are very few items on
display, nearly everything is kept
in the back. Jade has an eye for
people and can match people and
items perfectly. Every piece she
brings out is masterfully crafted.

GEMS ITEMS OTHER

Jade is known for buying gems, but
you had better not try to deceive
her!
Gems for Spells: If you are looking
for components, Jade will have you
covered!
Gem Dust: Used as cosmetics for
the wealthy, Jade has a variety of
gem dust to choose from.
Jade has a large collection of items,
but she makes sure no one ever
knows her entire inventory! Here
are a few options she might bring
out:
Platinum & diamond jewelry
(300 gp-1500 gp)
Mask of the Twilight Prince: a
masquerade mask set with
hundreds of tiny dark purple
and black gems. +2 Charisma.

JUICY GOSSIP RANDOM EVENTS

"Be careful of the road! It isn't safe these days
with those awful Red Paws about!"
"Say...isn't Jade related to their leader? No
wonder she always has inventory!"
The door opens and a well-dressed Gnome woman enters with
a large box in her arms. She says, "I have a few more items for
you to look over before the auction tonight, Jade! Do you have
time? Artifacts just keep pouring in from the dig sight!"
A courier comes in with a letter and hands it to Jade. She reads
it quickly, then sticks it in her pocket with a worried look.

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 Traz
Lizard-folk

Wisdom +3
”Bone-Splinter Weaponry”

15
110

“My weapons and armor are forged from living materials

and, thus, inherit their strength. "

This shop is dimly lit, in fact, you wonder if it is actually open at first. Sconces burn low on the walls,
throwing strange and grotesque shadows. The weapons hanging on the walls are similarly strange and
grotesque. In one corner, a tall Lizardfolk man carefully hangs a new creation. His eyes dart to you.
One is bright yellow, the other, a cloudy white, a long scar runs down his scaly face.

Quirk: Traz takes a long time to ponder before he speaks. This can be unsettling to some,
but Traz has lived among other races long enough to know words can have multiple
meanings here, and he doesn't want to be misunderstood.

Flaw: Traz is obsessed with finding a way to transfer life-energy into weapons and armor.

Traz grew up in a clan that worshipped Yuzan, the god of twilight. Yuzan is the one who
rules over the transition from life to death. His domain is the shadowy world of the in-
between where he escorts souls to their ultimate reward or punishment.

Traz was, eventually, cast out of his clan for his experiments, in which he attempted to trap
souls. This was considered blasphemous to the clan elders because Yuzan alone is the
master of souls and to prevent his work is to strive to be on his level.

Rejected by his people, Traz set up a shop here to continue his work and he is getting close
to a breakthrough. Already he has been able to retain some life essence from materials that
were once living, but capturing the soul itself has eluded him.

Recently, Traz has met some individuals belonging to a cult that worships a magic crystal.
They say this crystal has the ability to restore to life those who have died. Traz wants to
study the crystal to learn how it draws souls back from the realm of the dead, but they
haven’t trusted Traz enough to reveal the crystal's location. Traz would pay top dollar for
this information.

A note from a cultist, a bone whistle (summons a hell hound), 3 claws

(unidentified), and 13 gold
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
TRAZ "LIVING" WEAPONS

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

This shop is dark and unsettling to
good aligned characters. The
interior is dimly lit and crowded
with shelves filled with books, jars,
and random materials. Mannequins
hold or wear armor and weapons
created from flesh, bone and wood.
Traveling adventurers are Traz's
main customers. Often they are
ones with a flair for "unique" or
the macabre. Necromancers,
Lizard folk, and cultists are
regulars here. Everyone else
tends to avoid this shop.
Three walls are covered in with strange
items such as:
Bone charms, eyeballs in jars, shields
made of stitched flesh, and weapons
lined with teeth.
One wall is clear of inventory and a
mural of a setting sun is painted on it.
Candles light this wall with an eerie glow.

ARMOR WEAPONS CUSTOM ITEMS

Non-Magical:
Hide
Leather
Magical Items:
Snake Skin Boots: actually made
from Yuan-ti skin, these boots
give (+2) to Charisma checks.
Spider-Web Chain Mail: Light
weight martial that doesn't give
the wearer disadvantage. The web
material also gives advantage on
wisdom checks, thanks to tiny
vibrations it can sense.
Giant's Thigh- Made with the femur of a
fire giant, +2 to attack and damage when
using strength.
Bird Whip: At the end is the head of a
bird. When used, the head goes for the
eyes and attempts to blind the target
(Dex Save DC 10).
Rams Horn Crossbow: The beams of the
bow are ram's horns. Targets must roll a
strength check (DC 10) or be pushed back
10 feet. They are knocked prone on a
critical failure.

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

You enter the shop and notice two cloaked
figures whispering in a corner. They
immediately stop when you enter and leave.
They are each wearing a purple/blue crystal
around their necks.
A group of three men comes bursting in through the front
door. They have never liked Traz being in the neighborhood,
but now that people keep going missing, he has to go!
A servant comes in, looking very nervous. He politely asks
Traz for his master's custom order. Traz gives him a leather
case and warns him not to open it under any circumstances.

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 Vombud Heartfire
Dragon-Kin

Heavy Armor Master (feat)

"Dragonsfire Forge"

14
64

“I really prefer the term ‘redsmith,’ but yeah, I can smelt

you the very best armor out there, guaranteed."

Dragonsfire Forge sits on the corner of an urban block at the top of a hill and the hammering can be heard
all through the merchant's quarter. Slamming away at the steel with incredible force, Vombud's scales
sparkle and glisten in the heat of the forge. She pulls a heated iron band out of fire bare-handed and
quenches it and her palms in the same water. Steam rises over her as customers arrive.

Quirk: Vombud is a good-natured show-off. From her fire resistance to her ability as a
warrior to her craftsmanship, she's never happier than when she impresses someone.

Flaw: Vombud is competitive to a fault and has a hard time accepting failure, often blaming
everyone but herself if something goes wrong.

Vombud left her home after a falling out between herself and her family. The Dragonborn
clan she's from was deciding on the official weapon/armorsmith of the clan. This honor
was determined by a test of skill. The test was simple: the village elder was to wear the
crafted armor of each participant and the strongest archer would shoot him, holding
nothing back. Whichever armor the elder said took the hit the best, would win the contest
and much acclaim. Vombud entered the contest, certain she would win.
Everyone in the village knew she was the best armor smith and these games were just a
formality. However, when the arrow was released, everyone was shocked and horrified to
see that the breastplate Vombud produced was punctured by the arrow as if it was
untempered iron.
Vombud had slaved over that piece and knew it could have endured a Giant's beating. She
left before she could be exiled for the death of the elder and vowed to return with invincible
armor to win back her family's place in the clan. Now, she's forged unbreakable armor and
she's looking for a party to escort her home and verify the validity of the game the entire
way through. She's convinced that the cheater is still there, waiting to ruin her a second
time.

+1 Armor of Fire Resist, Dragon Scale Dagger, Arrow Catching Shield

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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
VOMBUD HEARTFIRE DRAGON SCALE ARMOR

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

This shop is lively and HOT. Most
smiths try to have a cross breeze
blowing to keep the forge from
getting too hot, but Vombud loves
the heat. People are always
coming and going, usually very
quickly.
Vombud is known for creating
incredible armor and weapons. If
you ask anyone in town where to
go, they will point you to Vombud.
Government, nobility, traveling
adventurers, they all use Vombud.
Vombud often has custom orders
come in that adventurers never
return to claim. There is a
collection of these, from palm
blades to metal staffs. Vombud is
always looking to sell these and
get them out of the shop.

ARMOR WEAPONS CUSTOM ITEMS

Armor is Vombud specialty and Vombud also creates high quality
you will find lots of pieces for sale. weapons. The following are for sale:

All basic armor +1 and +2 melee weapons

+1 and +2 armor Sturdy Short Bow
Fire handling gauntlets Tough hand crossbow
Armor of fire resist Fire powder Caltrops
Ever-warm Armor Explosive Arrows (1d4 fire
Bladed Boots damage)
Helm of Protection Dragon's Fire Lance
Heat seeking goggles

HOOK RANDOM EVENT

Looking around the shop you see many well-
crafted items. All of them with price tags
clearly displayed. Except one. This armor is
the finest you have ever seen and it has no tag
at all.
An old and gnarled adventurer is haggling with Vombud. You
hear him say, "I have a lead this time that won't fail, but I need
that Armor of Fire Resist to get it! I'll pay for it when I get back.
Please, Vombud, I won't let you down again. I swear it!"
Vombud waves a hand at him and says, "You're too old, my
friend. Leave such adventures to the young bloods!"

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 Ida Sunfellow
Bottega Arcana

Rules:

1. Be Kind
Halfling 2. Work Hard
3. Remember,
We are an
arCANa
Arcana +9
"Bottega Arcana"
Pronounced "B0e-Te-Gah"

15
55

“Magic is for everyone. All can learn, no matter how little.

I've never met a willing student I couldn't teach."

Bottega Arcana is a small, one-room schoolhouse on a hill in the country. Inside its walls are several
desks and chalkboards covered in example glyphs and runes. Ida can be found humming as she goes
over a series of papers from students or letters from parents asking her to tour the local area. "Hiya!"
she says to anyone who enters, "Welcome to the safest place to practice magic!"

Quirk: Ida, occasionally, gets stuck in her "teacher" mode. This can include talking to adults
like they are children or scolding what she sees as childish behavior.

Flaw: Ida tries to ignore people's flaws if she thinks their heart is good. She dreads
confrontation and will wait to the last minute to talk about something going wrong.

Magic changed Ida's life. Year's of spinning thread with her mother trying to make ends
meet came to an abrupt halt when she picked up a spellbook, turned to the first page, and
cast Prestidigitation into a spray of stars without any formal training. She thought it was a
miracle at first, only later learning it was something she could even do at will.
However, not everyone thought her newly found powers were cause for celebration. The
Preston Institute for Arcane Arts, a prestigious Wizarding school, denied her entrance based
on her "non-existent lineage" claiming that because her family had no history of magical
abilities that she would be unable to succeed. Ida refused to believe this and went on to
become a powerful Wizard AND Sorcerer acknowledged by the highest levels of society, but
never by the Preston Institute. They opposed her school from the start, but Ida is not one to
hold a grudge. She still hopes to bridge the gap and change the way society views the poor
who possess magical abilities. Ida believes hard work should be the only determining
factor in whether or not someone will succeed.
Could your party, possibly help to bridge the gap by sponsoring one of Ida's students to get
into the Preston Institute?
Thank you letters from many past students, a "beginners" spell tomb with several
cantrips inscribed in it, spell scrolls of various levels, a gold collar necklace with
the inscription, "With our eternal gratitude, Lord & Lady Grayleaf"
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
IDA SUNFELLOW ARCANE RESEARCH

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

The Arcana is nearly always filled
with students, all busily studying
or practicing. Ida is a consistent
voice of encouragement and
correction. Her guiding presence
is felt in every inch of the small
school building.
Mostly, Ida teaches children of poor
families who begin to manifest
powers or have an interest in
arcane studies. There are some
adult students as well, mostly
farmers or artisans who want to
learn spells to help with their work.
The school is small and most of
the space is occupied with book
shelves, component storage and
desks. On Ida's desk, there are
some photographs that show her,
as a younger woman, with many
important individuals.

SPELLS FOR SALE SPELL COMPONENTS CUSTOM ITEMS

Ida offers to teach anyone one of Ida has a large collection of spell
the following spells after 2 days of components she might be willing to
study and a donation of 50 gold. sell or barter.
Produce Flame Splinters of a tree struck by
lightening
Mending
Adders Stomaches
Light
Chalk and Ink infused with gem
Prestidigitation
dust
Dancing Lights
Eyeballs
Mage Hand Giant Slug Bile
Message Moonseeds
Minor Illusion Pickled Octopus Tentacle

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

As you approach the building, you notice a young
girl drawing on the ground in chalk. She is in the
process of drawing teleportation ruins, but they
are slightly different from any you have seen
before.. (if asked about them, the girl will say, “I
want to go to the moon..”)
A teenager in the corner of the room starts to mix two
ingredients, Ida, without looking, uses Mage Hand to stop one
ingredient in mid-air.
A grizzled hunter comes in holding a squirming bag. "Got y'er
latest order here, murm. Couldn't imagine whats ya wants wit
this tho."

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 Dalaa or "Trixy"
Bird-Folk

Lucky (feat)
“Trixy’s Treasures”

16
80

“Welcome mates! It’s a fine day to do some shopping. If yer

feeling lucky, I have just the thing for ye."

Dalaa is a bird folk woman, but not like any you have ever seen. Instead of the eagle-like bird-folk
you are accustomed to, she resembles a tropical bird. Her feathers are a brilliant yellow and her
cheeks are bright red. She moves around her shop whistling happily, flittering from crate to crate,
tossing a gold coin.

Quirk: Trixy is perpetually flipping a strange gold coin. She refuses the give up the coin,
but will, reluctantly, agree to stop flipping it if asked, but soon starts again.

Flaw: Trixy sees few pursuits as worthy of praise or attention. Studying is for the dull.
Building muscles is only occasionally useful. She will openly mock all classes except for
sailors.

Trixy’s tribe of bird-folk lived secluded for generations on a tropical island, changing their
normal brown and grey colors into bright plumes. A group of pirates found the island and
killed the inhabitants, turning it into their hideout. The Captain kept Trixy, a tiny chick at
the time, as a pet. They eventually left the island because the sailors kept complaining of
strange dreams and a feeling of dread.
Trixy grew up on the seas, plundering alongside the pirates, until she learned what they did
to her people from a drunken crew member. She went back to her home island and made a
deal with the ancient being there. The being granted her extraordinary luck in the form of a
strange gold coin. In return, when her “luck runs out,” she must return and serve the being
for eternity. She used this luck to destroy the pirates who killed her tribe. All, that is, but
one.

There is one pirate who escaped Trixy’s revenge: The Captain, Lady Deathvale. Trixy has
tracked her to this area and will pay for any information about her.

A strange gold coin, 11 platinum pieces, a set of dice, dried tropical fruits, a piece of sea glass, a list
of 40 names, all of them crossed off but one
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
TRIXY OCEAN TREASURES

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

No matter where this shop is
located, it has a clearly tropical and
nautical vibe. Nets hang from the
ceiling, a tropical island mural has
been painted on one wall, and all
the items are either from the ocean
or themed to be.
The main customers for this
shop are collectors and those
looking for specific items. That
means there are only a few
people here at any time and the
shop is never packed.
On the wall behind the front
counter is a large map of the area
with various locations x-ed out,
circled or marked with a "?"
When the party walks in Trixy is
studying it carefully, thinking.

NON-MAGIC ITEMS MAGIC ITEMS CUSTOM ITEMS

Nets of various sizes Sack of Shark Teeth- A pouch made
Tridents of shark skin containing 1d10 shark
Cannon balls teeth. When thrown into salt water,
Hand cannons each tooth becomes a giant shark.
Scimitars Sea Turtle Figurine: When the
Ship in a bottle command word is uttered, this
Sea glass items figurine becomes a giant sea turtle
that obeys its master's commands.
Coral and sundries
Captains Coat: A beautiful coat that
Exotic fish
prevents the wearer from becoming
Exotic plants
wet or cold.
Sailor clothing

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

When your players walk into Trixy's
Treasures, Trixy is facing the map and they
hear her say, "Where are you? I've
searched everywhere...maybe this was
another dead end.."
As you browse the shop, you see a plant with a beautiful and
interesting flower. You get closer to look, you have to pull back
as the flower reaches out to bite you!
A young boy comes into the shop, Trixy immediately goes to
him and he shakes his head, sadly. Trixy nods, pats him on the
head, and flips him a gold coin. He leaves.

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 Indras Springwood
Wood Elf

Dexterity +5
Owner of "Springwood Fletching"
16

45

“It doesn't make much sense to me that men who have never
felled trees or harvested fields get to command those that do.

Indras Springwood is an archery teacher, magical bowstring artist, and woodworker with a cheerful
disposition and a knowing smirk. She can always be found whittling on a piece of bark, whether she is at her
lodge in the woods, where she teaches, or at Springwood Fletching, where she sells arcane arrows and custom
order bows. Her skin is the color of rich bark and her hair always seems to be gently touched by a summer
breeze.

Quirk: She assigns everyone she likes a nickname. A powerful goliath might be "Big Man," a
dexterous Halfing might be "Quick Fingers," or a talkative Wizard might be "Professor."

Flaw: She has a fierce anti-authority disposition, indirectly criticizing what she sees
unreasonable or idiotic while maintaining plausible deniability if questioned.

Indras served in an Elven war band for a few years. Originally joining as a medic, once her
superiors saw her eye for accuracy, she didn't touch a bandage for the rest of her career.
She does not talk about that time in her life, except that "it happened, nothing left to say."

The sights she witnessed (and participated in) have haunted her dreams ever since. She
believes war and the idea of violence and physical punishment solve nothing and should be
rejected. The basement of her shop has break-away floorboards that conceal a safe room
where she hides those who, in her opinion, were to be unfairly punished by the law. She
won’t allow good people to be treated as common criminals and, when they are, she breaks
them out of jail.

She is good at what she does, and the only evidence ever left behind was a few black
feathers, leading the people to refer to their champion as “The Blackbird.”

With a new judge in town set on “cleaning up the rabble,” her basement has filled up quickly.
She needs help sneaking them out of town to her lodge. Will your party help?

A small, hand whittled trinket, a wanted poster for the “Black Bird,” Phial of True
Shot, 500 gold raised to help the people
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
INDRAS SPRINGWOOD CUSTOM MAGICAL BOWS

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

The shop is open and airy,
incorporating the nature outside
with the decore within. The rich
scent of freshly cut wood hangs in
the air and a small fountain
bubbles happily in a corner. Beside
it sits the statue of Gadhelyn with
his bow.
Common hunters often come here
for good bowstrings and arrows
that fly true. Rich adventurers
come for magical bows. Politicians
come in hopes of winning over
Indras to help with their plans. Two
of these are welcome.
If a player wants to investigate the
shop, a successful check (DC 14)
reveals that the bow of the
Gadhelyn statue can be turned.
Turning the bow sideways reveals
the false floor and stairs that lead
to the safe room.

ENCHANTED BOWS ENCHANTED ARROWS CUSTOM ORDERS

Wraiths Bane: +1d4 radiant damage
to undead.
Giant Slayer: +1d6 damage to
creatures of “gargantuan” size
Bow of the Forest: grants
advantage while in wooded areas.
Dragons Fury: (requires dragon
blood, bone and scales, provided by
the client) +4 to hit and attack.
Damage is the same type as the
dragon used to make it.
Indras offers the following
enchanted arrows in quivers of 10
Rainfall: After release, these
arrows spray up to 10 gallons of
water.
Produce Flame: at maximum
velocity they burst into flame
dealing 1d4 fire damage.
Blinding: Produces a flash of
light on contact. Every creature
within 10 feet must succeed on
a DC 10 Con save or be blinded
for one round.

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

The new judge in town strides into the shop,
ignoring Indras piercing gaze. “This is a
really beautiful shop you have here,” he says,
smiling. Indras doesn’t answer.
An elderly man hobbles into the shop, tears streaming down
his face, “Rebecca!”He sobs, “they took my Rebecca on charges
of debt evasion...they mean to hang her!”
A group of young children loudly invade the shop, all of them
with bows in hand. “Can we be in the archery competition too,
Ms. Indras? Please?”

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 Elliot Dejoy
Human
History +8, Nature +8,
Arcana +8
"Forest of Pages" Bookstore

11

29

“Yes, my father was the great William Dejoy, but don’t ask
me to fight you! Unless it is a battle of wits..”

In the front room of "Forest of Pages" bookstore, the soft-spoken Elliot Dejoy sits with several books
open in front of him as he takes notes in his own journal. If anyone comments about how it looks like
work or compliments him, he rapidly warms to that person and blushes. His fingers glide about the
pages swiftly, able to find an entry on any subject at the drop of a hat.

Quirk: Elliot has a working encyclopedic knowledge on almost any subject. He's read every
book in the store and if he isn't sure about something, he knows where to start looking.

Flaw: He is easily cut off and is quick to agree with someone because he wants to be liked,
even if he knows better.

Elliot was raised by a scribe mother and a warrior father. To his father’s delight, Elliot took
after his mother showing incredible mental aptitude at a young age. However, one thing he
did inherit from his father was a thirst for greatness. Where his father wanted to create the
ultimate martial art to protect the innocent, Elliot wanted to create the ultimate library
where information about ANY subject could be found, open to the public free of charge.
(He just wants to see the world learn.)

However, Elliot has one book he will never read again. A grimoire. It appeared on his
doorstep one day and, upon opening it, an inky blackness absorbed him. He was sucked
into a mind-draining void and shown visions of the end of the world. Elliot only narrowly
avoided insanity by closing his eyes and reading his favorite book, line by line, in his mind.

Eventually, whatever dark power that held him grew tired of him and ejected him. But not
before it left a mark on his mind. Elliot has had troubling dreams recently that he thinks are
tied to the book. Will your party help him understand this arcane tome and destroy it if it
proves dangerous?

A platinum pen with the inscription: “The pen was always mightier. Love, Papa”
A disturbing dream journal, magical ink
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
ELLIOT DEJOY RESEARCH

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

Elliot has converted his ancient
family mansion into a three story,
sprawling library. It is well
maintained and perfectly
organized. Surprisingly, it doesn’t
feel overwhelming. It is
comfortable, warm and inviting.
Mostly scholars occupy the various
rooms, studying the rare
collections within. But there are the
occasional “book worms.” Poor
children who love to read and have
no money for books and whose
parents see little need of education.
One room seems strangely out of
place here. The “Weapons Hall”
houses a collection of ancient and
rare weapons, once owned by
Elliot’s father, along with a
carefully curated collection of
books on warfare.

BOOKS STATIONARY OTHER

The following books can be Elliot also carries the finest
purchased. stationary and inks a scholar could
The Secrets of Familiars: Increase a find!
familiar’s AC to 10 and it’s hit Notebooks
points when summoned to 1d6 +1. Fine Ink
Lycanthropy: Blessing or Curse?: High Quality Paper
Full dive into the various types of Blank Tomes
lycanthropy and how they can be Incense
controlled. Sealing Wax
How to Charm Friends & Control Custom Seals
People: +1 Charisma and gain the Invitations
social ability: Make Friends. Scribes Pen (magical pen that repeats
what is written once)

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

As the timid Elliot leads you through the stacks of
books, you feel the lights grow deemer. Shadows
begin to stick to him and a growing feeling of
twisted chaos tugs at the back of your mind. Then,
just as quickly as it started, it is gone.
In the Weapons Hall, a tall figure stands, admiring a great
sword. “I’m telling you, it is a shame Elliot, for your father’s
sword to be hung up like a museum piece! Why won’t you sell
it to me so it can taste blood again?”
“Not AGAIN!” Elliot sighs, “That’s the third time this week I
have found a pile of books in this corner! Who keeps doing
this?”

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 Morn
half-Orc

Dungeon Delver (Feat)

"Unexpected Expeditions
Trading C0."
15
89

“Hope for the best, expect the worst, then be happily

surprised. Believe me, it makes life easier."

With snow-white hair and frostbite blue skin, many people don't immediately assume that Morn is an Orc.
Normally found studying maps and making lists at a table in her shop, she greets every customer with a
curious eye and a playful attitude. Years of mountain climbing and dungeon diving have strengthened her
back and hands and years of hiding from monsters she couldn't beat have made her light on her feet.

Quirk: Morn is 90% more likely to buy a party member's item if the story behind it is good.
However, the more ridiculous the story, the more evidence she needs.

Flaw: Morn is prone to one-upmanship. Every achievement an adventurer brags about, she
has to retort with a greater feat of adventuring.

Morn has always been fascinated with exotic tales and exploration journals from yesteryear.
She was just a simple lumberjack in the rocky hill countryside until she was invited on an
expedition with a survivalist and his team who wanted to explore some Yuan-Ti ruins.
Much to her surprise, she survived and he did not. Taking charge, she led the team out of
the death trap-laden ruins and escaped back to civilization.

Now, she works with a university, bringing them relics found on her journeys, which they
research and replicate. The University provides the maps and texts to ancient and hidden
locations she provides the expertise to explore them.

As part of the deal, Morn is given some of the replicas, which she sells the to the highest
bidder to fund her next expedition. Currently, she's looking to assemble another team to
explore the lair of an alleged Lich. Does your party have the courage to follow her into the
unknown, risking hide and curses, for fabulous treasures and a solid gold paycheck?

A scroll of Rope Trick (2nd level spell), Slippers (Boots) of Spider Climb, Sending
Stones, and a Rope of Entanglement
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
MORN RUINS EXPLORATION

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

This feels like an old fashion,
adventurers trading post. Supplies
are simple and stocked in barrels
and crates. There is an air of fresh
beginnings here, the excitement for
adventure is palpable.
In the main area of the store, the
patrons are mostly simple
adventurers and hunters. There are
several explorers and
cartographers as well, but the
collectors only come in on auction
days. They head straight to the back
room.
The “back room” is located behind
the checkout desk. Only pre-
qualified individuals are allowed
back. This is where the auctions
happen for the replicated items.
Currently, Morn is auctioning a
Belt of Fire-Giant Strength.

BASIC GEAR ADVENTURERS GEAR OTHER

Explorers Kit (EK): backpack,
bedroll, mess kit, tinderbox, 10
torches, 10 days rations, a water
skin, 50 feet of rope
Spelunkers Kit: EK + headlamp,
flask of oil, climbers kit,
fluorescent chalk
Mountaineers Kit: EK + warm
clothes, ice axe, crampons, harness,
climbing kit
Archaeologists Kit: EK + hammer
and chisel, brush set, tracing paper
Morn also offers some useful low
level magical items:
Ring of Feather Fall: Casts the spell
Feather Fall twice daily
Never Ending Rope: This is the rope
that never ends...
Boots of Stealth: +2 stealth checks
Bag of Holding: the classic
Ring of Warming: Resistance to
cold damage
Dark Vision Glasses: For the human
in the party

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

A young woman comes bursting angrily out of
the back room. She sees your party and
quickly approaches them, “Listen, want to
make a fortune? Steal Morn’s next find and I
will pay you directly for it. Here’s my card.”
There is a loud BOOM from the back room that causes the floor
to shake. Applause erupts behind the closed door, then
individuals begin to shout bids.
The thin, young clerk behind the counter sighs as he restocks
the shelves, pausing to look out the window at the mountains,
longingly. He shakes his head and gets back to work.

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 Gidal Leonhart
Dwarf

Master Alchemist
“Elemental Alchemy Solutions”

15

54

Failure is never actually failure unless you refuse to learn

from it, grow from it and try again.”

Inside the shop you find a very short, very pale dwarf with thick goggles stiring a glass beaker. He watches it
carefully, holding it up in front of his soot smeared face. It begins to glow a faint yellow, then it quickly turns to
a bright red. “Hit the deck!” The dwarf cries, throwing the beaker into a stone bin beside him and falling flat on
the floor. The explosion shakes the shop and a pillar of smoke raises up as the dwarf stands. “Well,” he says,
“That wasn’t quite right either...but we are close!

Quirk: Gidal loves to classify items and people. Everything should fit into a nice category, in
his opinion. When he first meets anyone, he will classify them based on their class and
perceived abilities. If the characters hand him any objects, he will first classify them out
loud before continuing the conversation.

Flaw: Gidal cannot stand mages and their “high and mighty ways.” He feels, overall, that
magic is a shortcut to true understanding of how the world works. Wizards at least study,
but Sorcerers and Warlocks are just plain LAZY.

No one thought Gidal was a special or unique child, not even his parents. He was short,
even for a dwarf, and often sick. He was not strong or hearty like the rest of his people and
so, he was mostly left out. Gidal didn’t mind much, though, he perferred his books and
learning to all that digging and noise.
This parents didn’t mind his strange studies, until he started messing with Alchemist Tools
and nearly caused a tunnel collapse. After that, they sent him to a “top side” Artificer’s
Academy. Gidal took to his study’s quickly and became a top student, earning the attention
of the professors. After graduation, Professor Winterhaven set him up in his own store,
with the understanding that Gidal shares any of his discoveries with her first.
Gidal has very nearly finished his passion project, but the formula is still unstable. He needs
something to keep the mixture from separating. He has a few ideas, would your party be
willing to find and bring him the following for payment in gold and items?
(Dragon Turtle Egg, Flail Snail Shell, Manticore Blood and Unicorn Horn)

2 Alchemist Fire Vials, A very excited letter from Professor Winterhaven,

Enchanted Alchemist Tools (+2)
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
GIDAL LEONHART EXPLOSIVES

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

The shop is smoky and a bit dirty,
but very well organized.
Everything has its own labeled
area on the shelves, all in order of
category and in alphabetical order.
Which is a good thing, this doesn’t
feel like the kind of place you want
to just browse.
Gidal makes most of his money
from providing explosives to
Mining and Tree-felling
opporations. But, he has plenty of
more ordinary solutions on his
shelves, so there are a variety of
citizens in and out of the shop all
day long.
The shop is set up in categories,
large signs mark where each
begins and ends. One area is
dedicated to “Exploration Tools”
and there is a large “Sale!” sign
posted by the shelves. Right now,
adventurers can get 20% off these
items!

EXPLORATION TOOLS POTIONS OTHER ITEMS

Ever Light Lantern- A normal
lantern that can attach to a pack.
The command word lights it as with
the “light” spell. The same
command word puts it out again.
Fortified Rope- Extra strong!
Rock Solution- Can melt boulders
that are in the way. Takes 10 mins.
Misty Escape- When broken mist
spreads as per the “Fog Cloud” spell.
Sleepy Fog: Works like Fog Cloud
and Sleep spell combined.
Healing Potion
Potion of Greater Healing
Potion of Invisibility
Potion of Invigoration
Potion of Cure Disease
Custom Potions:
Stout Heart- Resistance to Fear
Wrath- Allows the “Rage” ability for
1d4 rounds
True Sight- Allows drinker to see
invisible creatures for 1d6 minutes

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

Open on the counter is a thick journal filled
with notes, glyphs, sketches, and ripped pages
from other books. The page that is open
appears to be a growth formula, but it is
incomplete.
A man in overalls covered in dirt comes in, “Here to pick up
the next order, Gil.” He says, “We hit a snag and need some of
your Rock Melt too. Some old rock with etchings on it is right
in the way. Isn’t that just our luck!”
You see a boy at the “Cures” shelf. When Gidal is distracted,
the boy grabs a Potion of Cure Disease and shoves it in his
coat.

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 Belinda “Lenny” Grace
Goliath

Strength +5, Charisma +2

"Mammoth Mug Tavern”

16

122

“Welcome to Mammoth Mug, home of the Mammoth

Mug! Think you can handle it?"

You walk through extra-large double doors to a huge, open hall. The ceiling is vaulted and nearly 30
feet tall. The bar at the far side of the room is the biggest you have ever seen. The floor begins to shake
and you see several patrons grab their cups reflexively without breaking their conversations. Bounding
between the tables is a Goliath maiden holding four enormous mugs of ale.

Quirk: Belinda is always smiling and in a good mood. She is overjoyed at the arrival of every
customer and even the gruffest seem to let their guard down with her.

Flaw: Belinda has lived among smaller folk her whole life, leading her to forget just how big
she is. She constantly stomps around the tavern making tables shake and, occasionally,
knocking them over.

Belinda was just a young child when her clan was slaughtered by a rival clan and she
wandered, by Yolanda’s grace, into a Halfling village. The Halflings fell in love with the
enormous child and raised her as a true Halfling, teaching her the art of hospitality, pie
making, and happiness. They named her, “Belinda Grace” after the grace of Yolanda that
brought her to them. But Lenny is anything but graceful.
Lenny is clumsy, tripping often and knocking over tables and chairs. She was a bit of a
terror in the Halfling village, but everyone loved her anyway. They eventually learned to
expect her clumsiness, just like her regulars do now. Belinda grew up and decided to move
to a nearby city where things were little..bigger. She built and runs a true Halfling tavern,
complete with a roaring fire, cool ale and her famous pies!
Belinda still receives letters from the Halflings and writes home each week but she is
concerned because she hasn’t gotten a letter in almost two weeks now. If your party happens
to be going that way, could they check in on the village? They are sure to receive the
Halfling’s legendary hospitality if they mention Belinda sent them!

A letter from her adopted parents dated 3 weeks ago, a family pie recipe written in
Halfling, a symbol of Yolanda, 25 gold
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
LENNY GRACE THE MAMMOTH MUG

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

This tavern is hopping! There is
music, laughter, singing,
dancing and a whole lot of food
and drink being served! The
Mammoth Mug is a local
favorite and it is bustling every
night!
People of all backgrounds and
classes frequent here, looking to
have a good time. From poor to
the rich, Lenny's tavern is a place
of joy where the norms of
society are ignored, even if just
for a night.
Every plate and cup has an
inscription written in Halfling.
It says, "Wherever you go,
whatever you do, may the luck
of the Halflings go with you."

DRINKS FOOD FOOD CONTINUED

The cellars here are filled with the
best and most interesting ales and
wines! There is also a selection of
cordials and teas.
Strawberry, Dandelion,
Blackberry & Peach Cordial:
2 cp
Wine & Ales: ranges from
2cp - 1 sp
Tea: On the house
The food here is the best in town and
you can smell it cooking all day long!
Some of the more interesting menu
items are:
Sweet Pigs: thin sliced, cured ham
wrapped around tender, sweet
cantaloupe.
Lenny's Famous Pie: Behind the bar
is a giant shelf filled with various
pies! At least, it starts that way, they
disappear fast!
Cheese Pot: A large pot of
melted cheeses for a table to
share. Comes with fresh bread
for dipping!
The Mammoth Mug Challenge
This mug holds 53 oz of ale, if
the challenger can finish it off in
one go, they drink the rest of the
night for free!

JUICY GOSSIP RANDOM EVENTS

"Does Lenny look...sad to you? I’ve never seen
her look so gloomy!”
“See that girl over there? I heard the guards
are looking for her!”
A beautiful young woman in peasant clothes is talk of the
tavern! No one knows who she is. (She is the Mayor's daughter
in disguise. She snuck out to have a good time!)
As the band is warming up to play, the lead singer/lute player
becomes violently ill and has to leave. Another member of the
group shouts, "Anyone here know how to play??"

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 Qiven Dorris
Cow-folk

Healer (Feat)
"The Common Rue"

16
90

"The best things in life are, most often, so common

they are constantly overlooked."

Qiven is tall and dressed in common work clothes. A cloud of smoke follows him where ever he goes
from his constantly burning pipe. However, the smell is not of harsh tobacco, but the sweet aroma of
mixed herbs. He slowly looks up from the book of poetry he is reading and gives you a welcoming
smile.

Quirk: Qiven is a master gardener and puts an extraordinary amount of work into his herb
garden. He is known for miles around for his rare and interesting plants.

Flaw: Qiven sees few things as worth getting in a hurry about. If you ask him for anything,
he will get it for you...but it might take longer than you would like.

Qiven has always been a free spirit. When the rest of his tribe told him to stay put and be
happy where he was, he couldn't help but wander. He left home and discovered a love for
new plants, especially herbs. Everywhere he went, he gathered new herb seeds. When he
finally decided to "put down roots," he started his incredible garden.

Qiven’s adventurers have taken him to many different regions (and even different planes!)
and he has collected herbs from each of them. In order to make sure each plant has what it
needs to thrive, Qiven keeps enchanted greenhouses, each with a different climate. One, in
particular, is home to a carnivorous plant from the 9 Hells that only likes him. He warns
visitors that it’s, “Best not to go poking around.” If visitors are interested in his gardens, he
is happy to give them a slow and thorough tour.

Occasionally, adventurers will bring him new herbs from far away lands that he can add to
his garden. But one still elludes him. The Frost Flower of the frozen North. Any adventurer that
could bring him that would earn free lodging for life!

A package of "smoking herbs," a handmade pipe, a book of rare herbs, a package of

herb seeds, and 15 copper
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
QIVEN DORRIS HEALING HERBS

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

This inn is quiet and peaceful.
The garden outside seems to
extend indoors. Bunches of
herbs are hanging from every
available door frame and fresh
flowers adorn every surface.
You see several proper couples
of various ages enjoying tea, as
well as some groups of ladies.
Now and then cooks will come in
to order bundles of fresh or dried
herbs and spices.
On the walls are portraits of far
away places and groups of
adventurers. In each picture is
one common element, a tall,
thin, cow-folk gentleman
carrying a large satchel.

DRINKS FOOD HERBS/SPICES

The Common Rue is known as the
best place for tea in town. Qiven
makes his own tea blends from his
legendary gardens! Today's Specials
are:
The Common Rue House Blend: A
mix of common wildflowers
blooming at the time.
Winter Berry: Cool and refreshing
*All tea is served with finger sandwiches & a
slice of cake*
Dinner is only served to those
staying at the Inn that night or to
those who have made a reservation.
Dinner at The Rue is a treat! It is an
incredible 5-course meal your party
will never forget!
Soup: Butternut & Acorn Soup
Salad: Fresh-picked garden salad
Main Course: Herb-crusted Pheasant
Tea: Digestive tea & lemon thyme
biscuits
Dessert: Red wine poached pears &
fresh chilled cream.
Qiven is known far and wide for
his gardens which contain
plants from around the world.
Players can buy the following
from him:
Pouch of smoking herbs
Cook's Kit: a wooden boxed
filled with the essential
dried herbs & spices for
cooking
Herbalist Kit
First Aid Box

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

When the party checks in, Qiven is always
curious about where they have traveled. He is
especially interested if they have traveled
from/through the mountains in the North.
A middle-aged dwarf is talking to Qiven, he says, "But I am
sure this time! Just one more adventure, for old-times sake?"
Qiven shakes his head. He is retired, and that is that.
At a table for two near the window, you see a young lady
waiting. As time passes, she grows sadder and sadder until she
can hardly hold back tears. (If the party does nothing, Qiven
goes and has tea with her.)

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 Barrett Anders
Werebear Human
Strength +3
“The Silvered Moon”

18

130
"Best stay the night in-doors, traveler. A full moon
does strange things to people...”

Barrett is a large, burly, and HAIRY individual. His arms, chest, face, and head are covered
in thick, light brown hair. Though he doesn’t talk much, Barrett gives off an air of gentle
kindness. He is quick to serve and seems to genuinely care about his patrons.

Quirk: Barrett rarely raises his voice, but when he does, it booms so loudly it makes the bar
floor shake.

Flaw: Barrett is hopelessly in love with Luna Whistledown, a local merchant, but refuses to
pursue her for fear of spreading his curse.

Barrett is a Werebear, a fact few people know. A hag cursed him with lycanthropy as a child
after his father made a deal with her, then refused to uphold his end of the bargain. Barret
spent all of his childhood and early adult life learning to control his curse. Even though he
has mostly mastered his beast form, he still lives in fear that he might one day hurt
someone he loves. So he keeps most people at arm's length.

Though the curse changed Barrett’s physical appearance, it had no effect on his heart.
Barrett remained a soft-hearted and kind person. For a while, Barrett tried to live the life of
a reclusive hunter, in order to avoid people, but he was drawn to the village time and time
again. He built his tavern there and is fiercely protective of his people. Many of the poor and
destitute depend on Barrett’s generosity.

All Barrett wants is to be free from his curse and marry the woman he loves, but in order to
do that, he must deal with the Hag that cursed him. Your party seems like they know how to
handle themselves in a fight, would they help him put his past to rest?

A love letter to Luna he never gave her, 52 gold, a battered pocket watch from his
father, a book about mystical beasts (the page about Hags is dog eared)
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ATMOSPHERE
The interior of the tavern is
bright and warm. The table and
furniture are all made of thick,
heavy wood. The walls have
been decorated with cream
colored wallpaper.
DRINKS
Barrett serves strong drinks.
The kind working folk like.
Whiskey, ale, and honey mead.
Nothing fancy here.
Ale 1 copper
Whiskey 2 copper
Mead 3 copper
JUICY GOSSIP
"Have you heard about Barrett and Luna?
Rumor is they are sweet on each other! I
wonder why they haven't gotten together..."
NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
BARRETT ANDERS HONEY TREATS
TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS
Mostly tough, weathered Pastoral portraits of woodlands
huntsmen frequent this bar. You are placed oddly on the walls.
look around and see heavy, all- Closer inspection reveals they
weather capes, leather packs are covering heavy claw marks
and travel gear. in the wood paneling under the
wall-paper.
FOOD GEAR/GOODS
The food is hearty and really quite
Barrett sells the following:
good. Soft, fresh bread, herb infused
cheeses, dried fruit and venison Basic hunting gear (arrows,
stew are the staples. But the real traps, bait, rope, etc.)
star is Barrett's Honey Treats!
Jars of wild honey
Honey Treats- A soft, sweet bread Dried berries and meat
filled with chopped nuts and honey. Hard tack and travel rations
Bandages
Venison Stew: very hardy deer stew
with wild deer and root vegetables.
RANDOM EVENTS
A hunter comes in with a bearskin and meat to sell.
One of the patrons gets a little too drunk and starts talking
about a "damn strange bear" he sees on occasion.
An old man with a limp comes in and sits at a corner table.
Barrett brings him a bowl of soup and bread. You notice he
doesn't pay.
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 Osrin Gladheart
Half-elf

Actor (Feat)
“Corellon's Temple of Libations"
14

50
"Good day, all! All's well in the Temple of Corellon
today. Let us rejoice in his gifts!"

In a human-dominated city built on elven ruins, there is one building that has been lovingly restored to
its original elven beauty "Corellon's Temple of Libations." The owner, Osrin, can be found serving
drinks and joking with his staff. A blonde-haired bartender with a pinch of theatre in everything he
does, Osrin has a smile full of mirth and a curiously raised eyebrow as new customers approach.

Quirk: Osrin is passionate about stage craft, seeing it as the highest form of art. He's
willing to give drinks away to those willing to bring him the latest scripts from large cities.

Flaw: He has no patience for those disrespectful of his ways. He takes his ancestor's
heritage very seriously, and will return their mocking with his own until they leave.

Osrin was raised by his grandfather after a unfortunate theatre accident claimed both of his
parents lives. The elderly elf passed at nearly a thousand years old, just five years ago. In the
last of their time together, Osrin became fascinated with his grandfather's old ways and
promised he would carry on the traditions. But, however enthusiastic Osrin was to learn,
his Grandfather’s instructions were anything but clear.
Osrin asked his Grandfather many questions, but the answers were always vague and
stated like a puzzle. Ancient elves have a secret way about them and often begin to blur
reality with dreams. But Osrin, knowing nothing else, he took his every word as complete
truth. This has lead to some...interesting additions to his tavern.
Given he is a half-elf, full elves have a tendency to treat him like a child who is wearing his
father's boots. They don’t hate him, but they certainly don’t respect him. Even Osrin is not
certain he's doing his ancestor's legacy justice. He is always looking for adventurers to take
him to an enchanted forest to hunt for more elven ruins that might provide clearer
information.

Cloak of Elven Kind, Luck Stone, Holy Symbol of Corellon, historical elven
documents that (DC 15 History) are ancient gossip magazines
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
OSRIN GLADHEART CORELLON’S COURT

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

With stained glass windows, pews
set out for live performances and
off rooms for dining and drinking,
this tavern would seem a
contradiction to most, but not to
Osrin Gladheart. According to
him, this is how ancient elves
lived and how it should be.
You will find few elves in this
tavern. Most elves will find it
tacky and trashy, but humans
LOVE it. They find it exotic and
love to discuss "ancient Elven
traditions" and eat "Authentic
Elven fare."
Osrin forces his staff to put on
the performance, "Corellon's
Court" each night. A tasteless
piece where one waitress has to
put on a Spider costume and be
kicked from the stage. It ends
with music and drinks for all.

DRINKS FOOD OTHER

"Authentic" Elven drinks: "Authentic" Elven cuisine:

The Sun Elf: A bright golden drink
that swirls with glitter and tastes of
spring flowers.
The Dark Elf: A dark purple drink
filled with strong herbal notes.
The Forgotten Flower: A speciality
taught to Osrin by his Grandfather. It
is clear as spring water, but tastes
like honey and will rejuvenate even
the most exhausted adventurer.
Honeyed Nuts & Seeds: clusters for
nuts and seeds bake in a honey glaze.
Far Traveler's Bread: A savory bread
that is a full meal. Filled with herbs,
cheese and thin sliced meats.
Fruit & Cheese Board: A collection of
seasonal fruits, berries, fine cheeses,
toasted bread slices with jam and
cured meats served with fine wine.

JUICY GOSSIP RANDOM EVENTS

“I heard that Osrin isn't even half-elven!
Those ears are totally fake. I mean, what
half-elf that you have seen can grow a
beard??”
A common human man, covered in dust, comes in and yells for
Osrin. He claims to have found some Elven ruins while digging
a basement that he could use help translating.
The waitress who is suppose to play Lolth just quit! (Osrin can't
imagine why) He is looking for a volunteer from the audience
for tonight's performance in exchange for free drinks!

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 Honey Sweet-Tongue
Cat-kin

Everybody’s Friend Feat

“Sweet Creek Meadery "

12
40

"Looking good, adventurer! I don’t suppose you brought

something from your journeys for little-ole me, did you?"

You walk into the crowded meadery and see many well-dressed individuals sipping wine from crystal
glasses. Making her way between tables is a white-coated, Cat-Kin woman. Everywhere she goes she
brings smiles to faces and laughter floats up around her. She sees your party and gives you a wink,
nodding toward an open table.

Quirk: Honey loves to flirt. With everyone. It is harmless and good natured but many a
heart has been broken by her smile.

Flaw: Honey is accustomed to being adored and showered with affection. She can smooth
over nearly any situation; however, if she is spurned or ignored, she will retaliate with her
many connections.

Honey comes from the “Sweet-Tongue” tribe. Tribe members have made names for
themselves as diplomats, interpreters and merchants, honing their persuasive abilities
(and connections) for generations. Honey uses her particular talent to sell her Sweet
Creek Mead to inns and taverns all over the nation. But it isn’t all talk, her mead is the
finest around!
If you want to be introduced to someone important, if you want to know the latest gossip, or
if you want an invitation to an event, you had best get in good with Honey. But, beware! Get
on her bad side and it is sure to mean social disaster!
Honey’s mead is so good because of the particular breed of bees she keeps at a secret
location. They were a gift to her family from an old Druid, she said they where Fey Wild
bees. For generations they have thrived on an estate near the Fey Woods, but now, there is
something wrong. Honey is worried, she has experienced heavy losses recently and her bee
numbers are in steep decline. She thinks something is tainting the wilderness and killing
her bees. Can your party save her bees and, potentially, her business?

Several love letters with no signature, an invitation to the Royal Masquerade Ball,
an unsigned contract, 14 gold
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HONEY SWEET-TONGUE SWEET CREEK VINTAGE

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

Sweet Creek is the most stylish
place in town! The lights are always
low, jazz music is playing, and
anyone who is anyone is here.
Someone out of the loop might
think it is gaudy, but they would be
wrong!
The who's who of the city are
here. Business meetings, social
gatherings, Sweet Creek is the
place for it all! The more fashion-
forward woman of the city are
here often.
There is a small stage at the
front of the long room lit by
"dancing lights." This is where
the band plays. Near this stage
are a few empty tables with
"Reserved" signs on them.

DRINKS FOOD MEADERY

Sweet Creek is known for its Mead,
and that is all they serve. The main
lobby is called the "Tasting Room"
where customers can sample and
order bottles of Mead:
Blackberry Mead: 5sp/glass (25sp)
Sweet Creek Champaign: 1gp (5gp)
Sweet Creek Vintage: 2gp (10gp)
Mead: 2sp (1gp)
Spiced Mead: 2 sp (1gp)
Elderberry Mead: 3sp (15sp)
The food here is just as "stylish" as
the decor, which mostly means small
portions and high prices..
Prawn Cocktails 1 sp
Bacon Wrapped Dates 1 sp
Black Caviar with Brie 1gp
Dracodile Deviled Eggs 5 gp
Caramelized Onion & Pear Tarts
3 sp
Seared Scallops with Honey
Dijon Sauce 1 gp
Besides the tasting room, Sweet
Creek sells barrels of mead to
merchants, taverns, and Inns
across the realm. You can find
Sweek Creek Mead in nearly
every tavern in this town and
you can buy bottles or barrels of
mead here. (See drinks for bottle
prices.)

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

As Honey is speaking with a table, you see a
tall half-orc in a suit pull her aside. He
whispers something in her ear and Honey's
eyes narrow and her tail flicks, angerly.
A young man at an adjacent table stands up and says loudly, "Honey!
Please sing for us? We came here just for your lovely voice!" Honey
acts reluctant, but quickly makes her way to the stage.
A messenger in Royal livery comes in. He goes directly to Honey and
hands her a letter marked with the Royal seal. "For your eyes only, my
Lady. The Prince insisted."

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 Ethel Kelbith
Dragon-Kin

Wisdom +3
“The Dragon's Hoard"

14

70

“You know, a cold drink and a special crystal massage

would do wonders for you! You'll feel newly hatched!"

The Dragon's Hoard Tavern is built inside a crystal cave. A small building sits outside the cave entrance
and the sign shows a White Dragon guarding kegs of ale. Inside the tavern, dancing lights illuminate
the crystals, throwing rainbows of color around the cozy setting. A female, White-Dragon Kin serves
sparkling and bubbling drinks to tables of waiting customers.

Quirk: Ethel is convinced that everything tastes better with a little magic "flair" added. She
will chill drinks with her dragon's breath and cast prestidigitation to make them shimmer.

Flaw: Ethel says the crystals in her cavern have healing powers, even though she knows they
do not. She sells them to ailing customers and when they don't work, she sells them more.

Ethel was the daughter of a infamous charlatan couple. As a child, Ethel grew up watching
them run from town to town, always trying to find new victims and avoid the law. She
wanted a different life for herself. One in which she could settle down, own her own place,
and make a dignified living.
She found a town she could make her way in and searched for work, but, as they say, old
habits die hard... Employers didn’t like her “embellishments.” After discovering a small
crystal cave, Ethel decided to lean into her talent for flair to enhance food and drinks, and
the Dragon’s Hoard Tavern was born!
Recently, Ethel has started selling crystals found in the Dragon's Hoard as "healing crystals."
Normally, the ailments are minor and a speedy recovery is attributed to the crystals; but,
recently, Ethel sold a crystal to a nobleman's wife, who is now refusing to be treated by
doctors, trusting entirely in the healing power of the crystal to save her. The woman is
getting worse and now the nobleman is threatening to close her bar. Ethel believes that
further into the cave, there are real healing crystals, she just can't get to them. Could your
party help clear the way for her?

"Healing" crystals of different colors, an angry letter from a nobleman threatening

to shut down her tavern, 5 gold
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 CITY:
ATMOSPHERE
The setting, the lights and even the
drinks give this tavern a magical
atmosphere. Everything glitters
and even the most common items
seem, somehow, more special while
here in this tavern.
DRINKS
This tavern specializes in mixed
drinks with unique ingredients,
served with flair!
Dragon's Gold: a sparkling yellow
drink made with fresh lemon and wild
thyme.
Wild Rose: A pink drink of bubbly
mead and wild rose water, served
with sugared rose petals
Dragon's Breath: A white drink chilled
at the table by Ethel's breath weapon
and sure to make you see your own
breath!
JUICY GOSSIP
"I heard that Ethel's crystals are just a bunch
of junky rocks! Rumor is that a nobleman's
wife bought one and is sicker than she was
before!"
NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
ETHEL KELBITH DRAGON'S GOLD COCKTAIL
TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS
Most of the people here are young The tavern is made of natural cave
and "cool." "Regulars" wear glasses walls and crystals of various
made of dark purple crystal to colors jut out of the walls at all
avoid getting a headache from the angles. You notice a long brick
crystals. New-comers are wall in the back of the cave. There
recognised immediately, but not is a single, solid wooden door on
disliked. the wall.
FOOD HEALING CRYSTALS
Food is not the main attraction Ethel sells crystals from her
here. But there are some dishes caves as "healing" crystals. The
available. following are currently available:
Amethyst: Opening of the
Chilled Seafood Ceviche "third eye"
Chilled Cucumber Soup Rose Quartz: Healing of
Wild Greens Salad diseases caused by evil
Peach and Honey Ice cream beings
Sugared Fruits Smoky Quartz: Good luck
Prawn Cocktails
RANDOM EVENTS
A few young people with purple sunglasses are talking in
hushed voices. One says, "It's just about ready, but I don't
know how the three of us will harvest it all!"
Deep from below the earth, a long, rumbling growl is heard. It
shakes the tables and the regulars laugh, "Billy sure is in a
mood tonight, huh, Ethel?"
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 Yoswin Fizzleriver
Gnome

Grappler (Feat)
“Gear Shift Bar and Brawl"

12

90

“Dost ye speak to me? Traveler, this hand is good for more

than mixing drinks. It'll mix your face if ye aren’t careful!”

Yoswin is an auburn-haired, quick-tongued, spry creature only ever giving half his attention to
whatever is in front of him. Yoswin runs three separate businesses: a tavern, a fighting ring in the
basement, and limb "enhancement" shop. From his perch at the bar, he watches it all, even the basement
through the glass floor, he shifts between twisting rivets on his hand to mixing drinks.

Quirk: Every few hours, Yoswin dissembles his hand and reassembles it as he tries to
improve the design. It squeaks and he's sure a gear hasn't been greased somehow.

Flaw: Yoswin's full attention is a rare commodity. He shifts between conversations

abruptly, occasionally only with himself, as his mind moves to a new subject.

Yoswin is not the scrappy, junkyard dog he appears. He is the heir of a wealthy merchant
family with ties to the powerful Clockwork Guild. He watched his family put veterans and
children into lifelong debt for life-changing replacement limbs. He built the limbs, he knew
how much they cost, and he was disgusted by how much his family would squeeze out of
desperate people for something that required so little effort on his part.
The final straw was when Yoswin witnesses his father “repossess” a replacement limb
from a child. The family couldn’t pay the ridiculous loan and his father said it was time
Yoswin learned the ins and outs of the family business.
Yoswin used the majority of his savings to pay off the family’s debt so the child could keep
the artificial leg and then he left to make his own way in the world. It has not always been
kind to him and he has had several failed business ventures. Now, he's on the verge of a
stable arrangement between his three operations, but there's been a break-in at his
workshop. Someone stole all of his templates, molds and finished limbs. He now needs a
team of detectives to investigate the theft and bring him those responsible.

Enchanted Tinker's Tools (Provides Advantage), a Clockwork Amulet, two pens

that write in Illusory Script per the spell
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
YOSWIN FIZZLERIVER ENHANCED LIMBS

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

There is a lot going on in the Bar &
Brawl. The constant noise and
flow of people going to different
areas is loud and chaotic. The glass
floor adds to the feeling of vertigo
and new comers might find it
unsettling.
The bar and fight pit are mostly
visited by adventurers, seasoned
and green, to try and make some
quick coin and a name for
themselves. The limb enhancement
is a mix between adventurers
looking for an edge and desperate
people looking for a miracle.
The walls of the tavern are
decorated with enlarged and
detailed blueprints of Yoswin's
past designs. Some of which
feature experimental technology
which might be of interest to any
scholar in the party.

THE BAR THE BRAWL ENHANCEMENT

The Bar proudly serves the
following specials along with
regular wine, beer and liquor:
Clockwork Flight: Served on a round
tray with clockwork gear that turns
slowly are 12 different shots placed
on the tray where the numbers on a
clock would be.
Cog Grog: The classic fruity beer
with a twist, it is mixed with a dark,
fizzing soda to make it look oily.
The Rules: No magic or magical
weapons. Nothing destructive or
deadly. Put on a good show!
The Events: Open Pit: Last fighter
standing gets the pot. Entry fee is 10
gold. The Gauntlet: A test of skill in a
mechanical obstacle course relying
on dexterity or athleticism.
Get Out Alive: A test of wits, survive
the trials and get out of the pit alive!
If you have had a mishap and are
needing a new limb, or if you are a
serious adventurer looking for an
edge, Yoswin can help!
Basic Limb Replacement: 100 gp
Magical Limbs: 500-3,000 gp
Tune Ups or Repair: 50 gp

JUICY GOSIP RANDOM EVENTS

"I heard Yoswin's shop was burgled last
night! Took every limb and scrap he had in
there!"
"It's all the same to me, as long as they didn't
take the ale! HA!"
There is a skinny, tough-looking boy at the bar that everyone
seems to avoid. Apparently, he has won the "Open Pit" event
every night this week!
You over-hear a woman crying as she speaks to Yoswin. She
says "If we don't have a replacement leg this week, the
foreman will fire him! We will be out on the streets! Please,
can't you help us?"

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 Azad the Brewer
Hobgoblin

Linguist (Feat)
“Anchors Away Dive"

12
100

"Grog is good, always. Brotherhood, even better."

Azad the Brewer is a retired sailor making no apologies for his appearance or language. What Azad
lacks in social skills, he makes up for in talent. Azad can mix a drink! Frequents in his dive can find him
using his "three bottle turn" where he balances three bottles in his hand, mixes them, then sets them
down in one crisp, unbroken motion. "What want?" is his most gracious greeting to new comers.

Quirk: Azad understands all languages, but finds them all difficult to speak. Any language
he speaks is broken, as he struggles to complete sentences and leaves words out he thinks
are unnecessary. If you speak Goblin, however, he breaks into a wide grin.

Flaw: The only customers Azad smiles at are Elves. Hobgoblins notoriously hate elves. Azad
does not and hopes to make up for his brothers’ hatred, however, his attempts to
overcorrect can appear threatening and not good natured as he intends.

Azad has aged well but has endured a hard life. He fought in the Hobgoblin military, as all
Goblinoids are expected to do, but was captured by human slavers and was sent a letter of
dishonorable discharge for his failure.

Azad was sold into the service of pirates. He quickly became a favorite of the crew and
captain, being the only slave that could mix a drink. He enjoyed his time as a “sailor” but
wanted to live as a free man again. When he requested his freedom after years of loyal
service, the Pirate Captain promised it, if he could defeat him in a drinking contest. Azad
did so easily and the Captain was so impressed, he also threw in the deed to a bar in a port
city he had won years earlier in a game of poker.

That same Captain remained a friend and patron for many years. He recently died and left
Azad an old “treasure” map. The “X” is on an unexplored island close by. Azad is looking
for a group of adventurers to accompany him on his last “treasure hunt.”

A tattered and worn “treasure“ map, a portrait of a female elf, a beautiful “mermaid
tear” (aquamarine) engagement ring
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
AZAD THE BREWER 3 WINDS COCKTAIL

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

Loud and rowdy! Here their are
bar fights, tests of strength,
betting and shouting. However,
there is an overall feeling of
good will. It is a jolly tavern,
even if it is rough around the
edges!
Rough and rowdy sailors and
adventurers are the main
Patrons here. Retired sailors and
adventurers especially love to
come here and swap stories with
the youngsters.
Azad collects ship figureheads.
Hung around the tavern walls
are various figureheads. The
most interesting of which is an
elaborately carved Elf maidan
holding a golden lanter.

DRINKS FOOD CUSTOM ITEMS

Anchors Away serves strong drinks
and sailors specialties!
Cheap Whisky: 1cp
Grog (beer mixed fermented fruit
juice): 1cp
Pirate Punch (rum mixed with
pineapple juice and cherry syrup):
2cp
3 Winds: Made with three liquors
that do not mix, they swirl around in
the glass like a hurricane.
This tavern focuses on easy to eat
food and snacks, such as:
Roasted Turkey Leg: 1cp
Honey Roasted Peanuts: free
Hard boiled & pickled eggs: 1cp
Whole roasted fish: 1cp
Biscuits: free with food or 4 for 1cp
Pork Hand Pies: 1cp
Salt Water Taffy: 1 bag for 1cp
Squid on a Stick: 1cp

JUICY GOSSIP RANDOM EVENTS

“Did you hear about Elsa and Azad? Rumor is
that they are in love! But there’s no way her
father would ever except him. Such a shame..”
A poker game at one of the tables has an open seat. Buy in is 10 gold.
A captain and his crew come bursting through the doors. They have
had fair weather and made a good profit! Drinks all around!
A crazy old-timer is looking for new ears to listen to his story about
the maidens of Ravens Cove. All the regulars laugh at him, but he
insists his tale is true. What he would give to die there...

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 Name: Fara Fogfall (Granny)
Race: Cow-Folk
Skill: Intelligence +4
Tavern: "Old World Brew”
AC: 12
HP: 82
“Had a bad day, traveler? Here,now, have some food and
dance your troubles away! It will all be alright, dear.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
Deep in the twisting, crumbling architecture of town is a pristine, ageless building where Fara Fogfall
opened the Old World Brew tavern. Working-class folk arrive at night and have a merry time singing
and dancing in fey tradition. Fara keeps things lively by commanding her Invisible Servants and half-
elves to wait on customers like family and occasionally joining in the dancing herself.

QUIRKS/FLAWS
Quirk: Fara loves listening to adventurers tell their stories and poke fun if they seem TOO
grandiose. She has lived long enough to know when men are embellishing.

Flaw: She detests new things. Without the endorsement of one of her regulars, she's
skeptical of any new technology or magic that she hasn't seen before.

BACKSTORY/QUEST
Fara comes from a faraway land, which she is noticeably hesitant to name. She was a
refugee some decades ago and built a name for herself by using magic to perform all
household duties for a wealthy family. When they had children, she also became their
governess, she raised them and loved them like her own, to this day, they call her Granny.
As they grew up and moved on, Fara knew she couldn't simply retire. She felt she had more
to offer her community and she also felt a deep longing for home. With her savings, she
bought a run down bar and put her magic to work once more. She decorated it in the style of
her beloved “old country” and made a place where everyone felt like they were home.
Now she faces another problem. A land Baron named Evan Lox has come knocking
wanting to buy the Old Word Brew, but Fara refuses to sell. They've started sending gangs
over to cause trouble and intimidate her into leaving. She's holding out but is getting
increasingly nervous as the tactics get more and more aggressive. She needs someone to
help her resolve the issues between her and the Baron before he gets impatient and tries to
destroy the Old World Brew Tavern.
Items
Questionable bills from businesses no one has ever heard of, a Ring of Telekinesis,
a few letters from her home country, and a smattering of grain and barley
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ATMOSPHERE
A candle-lit building and a band
playing upbeat folk music entreat
new comers to the vivacious
celebration of life at the end of a
hard day. Mugs of ale float around
as Invisible Servants tend to each
guests’ need.
DRINKS
Here, adventurers will find old
recipes, aged wines and cheeses.
Everything has the slight dust of
time on it, but it only serves to
make it that much better.
Old World Brew: Made in old
fashioned way. No fancy machines
or magic. Just good, honest wooden
barrels and time.
Holiday Eggnog: Spiced, chilled,
thick and nostalgic.
HOOK
In the midst of the singing and dancing,
two hooligans tip over the whiskey shelf
and light a table on fire before trying to
escape through the back. If caught, they
reveal Lox sent them.
NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
FARA FOGFALL OLD WORLD BREW
TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS
Working folk like cobblers, brick Several pastoral paintings can be
layers, butchers, farmers, and even found on the walls of her tavern,
well behaved mercenaries all fill one of her and an unnamed man,
the place to the brim with one of a woman waving to a man
merriment and know all the band's as she sails away on a boat, and
songs. Each standing to dance to one of a new family laughing
their favorite. together with the woman.
FOOD ITEMS
The menu is a bit thin with the local Fara carries a modest stock of
food shortage, but each confection
dependable items. Such as:
is made with love.
Hand woven hemp rope
Knitted scarves and hats
Mead Marinated Apples
Coarse Pan Bread Hand drawn maps of the area
Soft Pretzels Hand made beaded necklaces
Turtle Soup Painting supplies
Mintnut Cheese
RANDOM EVENTS
A fellow Cow-Folk Traveler arrives and immediately begins
conversing with Fara about old times in the rare language of
Sylvan. Players fluent can listen in and learn of her troubles.
A lean, gaunt man creeps around the shadows of the tavern
with a butterfly net. Every now and then he peers through a
hollowed stone. Fara notices him and scolds him, “I told you,
there are NO fairies here! Now enjoy yourself or LEAVE.”
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 Bartholomew “Bart” Ironsights
Half-Dwarf

Perception +7
"Salt of the Earth"
(also known as “Salty’s”)
16

65

“You need quote? How about 'don't be salty' or 'wonder is

the salt of the earth' or 'don't salt the wound' or —"

Standing behind a large salt slab bar is a tall dwarf, or perhaps a short human. He has a thick head of brown
hair and a bushy mustache. He wears common cloths and wipes a mug methodically. Over his eyes are a pair
of mechanical glasses, the lenses extend and shrink to give him a better view of what he is doing. He looks up
at you and the glasses retract. The ends of his bushy mustache turns up as he welcomes you.

Quirk: Bart is superstitious and believes that salt can cure almost anything. He throws it
over his shoulder to bring good luck, makes a circle of it to ward off evil spirits, and licks a
salt crystal every day to keep away illness.

Flaw: Years of dealing with salt has made Bart a little flavor blind. He tends to over-salt
everything.

While the common misconception is that Dwarves mine only for gold and gemstones, there
are a variety of fine dwarvish miners. Bart’s family specialized in Salt Mines. High quality
salt can be worth its weight in gold and they made their fortune selling gourmet salts to
restaurants and merchants. Before Bart was even old enough to hold a pick, he would bring
homemade drinks and snacks to the miners with his mother. He found his passion early in
life and even when he was old enough to mine, he preferred making and devilering food.
While making delivery in the mines, Bart got too close to an explosion which permanently
damaged his vision and hearing. Bart’s mother, a human inventor, created special glasses
and hearing aids to restore his damaged senses. Instead of hindering him, they actually
helped Bart make his drinks and dishes more elaborate and more delicious!
Now, his customers are craving some variety. A man of foresight, Bart is now considering
partnering with a local orchard to bring in new options, but something doesn't feel right
about them so he's looking for a party of private investigators to look into them before he
signs a deal.

Items
Vision restoring googles, a pouch of fine, high quality salt, an unsigned contract
(contains magic writing)
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BARTHOLOMEW THE PARTY PAN
IRONSIGHTS

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

This tavern is a combination of old
world charm and futuristic
inventions. The fusion gives guest
the feeling of being removed from
time. Overall, the atmosphere is
relaxed and causal.
There are a wide variety of patrons
at this tavern. Some are miners,
others inventors and many
common working folk. This tavern
is well known for its quirky style,
so you can bet there will be plenty
of tourists as well!
Bart loves to collect strange
inventions, regardless of whether
or not they work. Around the
tavern are a variety, some
working, some simply on display.
The regulars love baiting new
comers into trying them out!

DRINKS FOOD INVENTIONS

Bart is a surprisingly good cook
and can mix a satisfying drink!
Dark Spiced Ale: Served at cellar
temperature and mixed with exotic
spices.
Tipsy Kobold: Green, Blue or Red
drinks with lots of strong whiskey
and fresh fruit juices and a salt rim.
Miner's Tea: Strong black tea
mixed with sweeten lemon liquor
and served over ice.
Bart has a discerning eye for quality
even with the most simple of
dishes.
Party Pan: A giant cast iron pan
filled with sausages, vegetables and
gravy, meant to be shared.
Bacon Wrapped Bits: Meats and
vegetables all wrapped in salted
bacon, skewered and roasted over
coals
Biscuits & Bacon Gravy: Fluffy
biscuits. Salty gravy. Perfection.
Bart sells a local aspiring
inventor's creations from time to
time. No refunds. And don't
blame him if they don't work!
Mechanical Familiars: Options
include a mouse, bunny, owl and
squirrel. They come with a key
for winding and follow simple
commands; however, they have
been known to, occasionally,
over-heat and explode...

JUICY GOSSIP RANDOM EVENTS

“It’s true! Susie’ s sister’s husband said
bodies are going missing left and right from
the catacombs! It’s not like they just got up
and walked away! .... Right?”
A young woman comes in, hair singed and face smudged with
soot. She excitedly shows Bart a new Mechanical Familiar
model and says, "I think I worked out some of the bugs of the
first model! This one is way more life-like! See?"
A man runs into the bar, eyes wide in terror. He says he has
seen something unnatural at that new orchard on the edge of
town!

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 Gnash Renaz
Orc

Tavern Brawler (Feat)

"Vicious Kitchen and Tavern"

13

57

“Gary, get focused! Joe, those pans better be spotless!

Sarah...oh, finally, no customers! Great work everyone!"

Gnash is a well known staple of town and he is hard to miss. Standing 7 feet tall and speaking in a low,
booming voice, Gnash is the King of his kitchen. Be it a monster, adventurer, or a pickpocket working
over a customer, Gnash fears nothing. He's come out swinging to defend his tavern before, earning a
nasty scar across his face, and he will not hesitate to do it again.

Quirk: He can guess the ingredients of any dish he's tasted. Some have called his gift
supernatural, but he claims nothing but skill.

Flaw: His loud disposition has a tendency to scare people, which can lead to some awkward
backpedaling as he tries to assure them he's not yelling, just...speaking loudly.

While Gnash has always loved the hospitality business, it has not always loved him. The first
few years were rough, with few customers and many bad reviews. He was meek and
accepting of any criticism no matter how bad or unhelpful. However, when he beat back a
rogue Cockatrice with just a frying pan, word got around that he was a hot blooded tavern
keep who could “kill and cook anything!” Gnash decided to lean into this gimmick and even
renamed his tavern, “The Vicious Kitchen,” specializing in “monster” cuisine. His place
became a tourist attraction with people coming for miles to hear his booming voice and
taste exotic dishes.

Now, Gnash faces a new headache as a rival restaurant, “Adventure Awaits” has sprung up
across the street from him. They even have a mechanical manticore! Gnash needs something
special to win some customers back, and fast!

He wonders if a Cockatrice could be cooked and served...He knows how crazy it sounds,
but he needs a group to hunt a Cockatrice (or two) to test his theory. Is your group up for it?

A knife set from Edge of the World Cutlery, a"100 Ways to Serve Fowl" book,
and a potion that cures petrification
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GNASH RENAZ “MONSTER” DISHES

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

The rumbling voice of Gnash can
be heard rolling like thunder
through the tavern. The staff are
quick to serve and very kind.
There is a sense of wonder and
anticipation for each dish, which is
served with flair.
While there is a collection of
regulars, most of Gnash’s
customers are tourist lured in by
the “monster hunt” gimmick. If you
are from out of town, the locals will
always direct you to go here.
On the walls around the tavern
are stuffed “monsters.” Some are
real, many are strange
amalgamations of other creatures.
Each has a plaque under it listing
its name and date killed.

MONSTER DISHES THEMED DRINKS MONSTER HUNT

Wolf Bites: Wolf meat kabobs
seasoned with a fiery spice blend.
“Careful! They bite!”
Black Bear Stew: Hearty mountain
stew served with “bear claw” bread.
Giant Crab Legs: Serves a table. Large
and cut in half, served with butter.
Gelatinous Jelly: Sweet jello dessert
formed in the shape of a cube.
Black Ooze Pudding: Dark chocolate
pudding and fresh whipped cream.
Green Hag: A bright green drink that
bubbles and mists.
Hell Hound: A strong drink served on
fire.
Purple Worm: Dark purple drink
served with a pickled worm in the
bottom.
The Vampire Slayer: A tomato based
cocktail served with olives on a
“stake” and lots of garlic.
The Smoke Monster: a smoked
cocktail served under a glass bell.
This is a special event that happens
once a week. Adventurers, both real
and “would-be,” gather in front of
the Vicious Kitchen to hear Gnash
announce the open of “The Monster
Hunt.”
The goal is to hunt the largest boar.
The party (or individual) that brings
back the prize boar gets to sit at the
“King’s Table” and eat for free that
night.

JUICY GOSIP RANDOM EVENTS

“I heard that the owner of Adventure Awaits
built across from The Vicious Kitchen on
purpose! There were lots of places available,
but that’s the one he wanted...I wonder why?”
The in center of the room, high in the rafters, an Owlbear
perches. It jumps down to the tables below causing a tremor.
The regulars roll their eyes. Patrons scream and Gnash rushes
out with a roar, holding a frying pan. The Owlbear runs out the
door and Gnash burnishes the frying pan with a smile.
At one of the tables, a young boy picks at his food. “Can’t we
go to Adventure Awaits tomorrow? I heard they have a
manticore you can ride!”

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 Thak
Bugbear

Keen Mind (Feat)

"Grog Barrel“

16

37

“Your name, face, and favorite drink. I never forget em'.

Anything else is an open question."

Thak stands behind the bar of the Grog Barrel Tavern, grim-faced with an underbite, as he takes stock of
everyone in the room. Dressed in his traditional family garb, he stands out even among Bugbears
traders who usually try harder to blend in. Standing a head higher than even the tallest Orc with a long
stride and longer arms, nobody's drink stays empty for long.

Quirk: Thak is a surprisingly good debater, able to recall up the exact details of an argument
a person makes with him, carefully detailing its effects on reality.

Flaw: Thak can be a bit careless. While his mind turning over a new argument or pondering
a tough question, his powerful hands might crush a glass or knock over a priceless artifact.

Thak didn't set out to become a barkeep. It was one of those things he fell into after losing
multiple jobs and struggling to keep food on the table. He has been an undertaker, a debt
collector, a living training dummy for the guards, and a janitor at the local arcane
university. He liked the last one, until he accidentally broke the Divining Professor’s
custom crystal ball..
Thankfully, he made friends with one of the professors who bought the failing bar and asked
Thak to run it for him. So, Thak finally settled as a barkeep where his size is a boon and he
gets to match wits with the would-be philosophers from the university just down the road
who have a few too many drinks in their systems.
Finally, Thak and his family are happy and he is making a decent living. For the first time,
he’s even been able to save some money to buy his little girl a birthday present. All she
wants is to see a real fairy. Thak is looking to pay some trusty adventurers to catch a fairy for
his daughter. He promises to let it go right away. Could your party make a little girl’s
birthday wish come true?

A 'to-do" list featuring his rent date (the 15th) and daughter's birthday (in 2 weeks),
soap made of animal fat, and a +1 Greatclub
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
THAK CHEAP FOOD & DRINKS

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

This is the definition of a dive
college bar. It is dirty, rowdy and
filled with drunken singing. It is
one of those places the students
will always remember fondly, but
new comers might raise an
eyebrow at.
The “Ole Grog Barrel,” as they call
it, is favorite hang out of the
students of the Field & Fell Arcane
Academy. Some Professors also
visit the Barrel, including the
owner, Professor Blinkman. All of
them love “Good Ol’ Thak.”
On the bar is a perfectly polished
trophy. The plaque on it reads,
“Wizards Battle of Wits Grand
Champion” If asked about it, Thak
will say it was giving to him by a
former student of the school who
says he won the touramnet using
Thak’s arguments.

FOOD DRINKS CUSTOM ITEMS

Thak’s wife, Luca, does the cooking.
The students call her Mamma Luca.
Fruit Muffins
Triple Chocolate Cookies
Poor Mans Soup, served in a bread
cup
Carrot Spice Cake
Rum Raisan Cake
Homemade Sausages
Hand Pies: kidney & onion, steak
& ale, and chicken& herbs
These drinks are made for poor
college students:
Eldrich Blast: A pint of dark ale and a
shot of whiskey
Fireball: Whiskey with cinnamon
candies in it
Morning Exams: Orange juice and
clear moonshine
Arcane Focus: Green tea, lemon
liquor and herbal syrup.

HOOK RANDOM EVENTS

The door opens and a female Bugbear caring a
basket in one arm and a young girl in the other
walks in. The whole bar turns and happily cries,
“Mamma Luca!” The girl jumps out of her
mother’s arms and runs toward Thak. You notice
she is wearing fairy wings and holding a wand.
A young college student finishes his 5th Eldrich Blast and
burps. You hear him mumble, “How could I be so careless? I’ll
never find another test subject in time...I’m going to fail..”
Another student at the bar seems lost in thought. “Thak,” he
says, “what is your philosophy on the use of cadavers for
experimental magic?”

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 Crix Zaca
Salamanderfolk

Perception +8
“The Lush Lagoon”

13

40
“It looks like you have had a rough day! No need to tell me, I
can see it on your face. Soak your tired feet and let me get you
a drink.

Crix is colorful, even by Salamanderfolk standards. Her skin is pink, her frills are magenta and her eyes are a
glowing yellow. Crix doesn’t blink, from time to time her long tongue will dart out quickly to wet her bright
eyes. She sees everything, people say, and it seems to be true. She also takes her time looking over new
customers, being sure to mark each line of their faces and the character revealed there.

Quirk: Crix believes that the face is the window to the soul. She will often take a long time to
contemplate a new face before choosing to trust them or not, often with no other proof.

Flaw: Crix is not a conversationalist. She is open and honest and says what needs to be said,
but little else. Some might find her “boring” or “dull.”

Salamanderfolk are not exactly common here, but Crix gets along with most people just
fine. She was raised by an elderly human couple who had no children of their own. One
day, while washing clothes at the river, the woman saw large yellow eyes staring at her from
the reeds near the bank. She investigated and found a small child, sitting quietly in the
water.
She tried to find the child’s family, but even after searching up and down the river for
hours, she could find no other Salamanderfolk at all. She took the child home and raised
her as their own, rejoicing and saying the River had provided them a daughter.

Crix still loves the river and was even able to put a real waterfall and lagoon in her tavern!
Customers can bath their tired feet in the cool waters while they drink, or just sit by the
water and relax. Crix wants to add waterlilies to her lagoon. She heard a story from a
traveler that the most beautiful lilies in the world grow in the secluded lake in the
mountains above the village, which is also the source of the river. She is looking for a party
willing to climb the mountains and bring back 10 lilies.

A crude, hand-drawn map of the mountains, 20 gold, a set of dice, a gold locket with
a portrait of her adopted mother and father inside it
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 CITY: NPC NAME: SPECIALTY:
CRIX ZACA THE BLUE LAGOON

ATMOSPHERE TYPE OF PATRONS INTERESTING ITEMS

This tavern is quiet and peaceful.
The crash of water from the large
waterfall feature and lagoon in the
middle of the tavern drown out
many of the conversations around
the room, creating a private feel
for each table.
Weary adventurers and middle-
upper class locals are the main
patrons here. There are few rowdy
patrons and absolutely no fighting.
This is a place of peace and
relaxation, anyone disrupting that
will be quickly removed.
The main feature of this tavern is
the large waterfall that falls into a
lagoon in the middle of the open
tavern. It starts nearly 20 feet
above and the lagoon is 8 feet
deep at the base of the falls,
gradually getting more shallow
until it laps gently at a well kept,
sandy beach.

FOOD DRINKS SPA TREATMENTS

The Lush Tavern serves the
following light and refreshing
foods:
River Shrimp Cocktail
Soft-Shell Turtle Soup
Grilled Salmon Steaks
Watercress Salad
Fresh Lemon Trout
Personal Grill: a small charcoal
grill and a tray of fresh fish,
vegetables, and soft, flat bread
What is a spa day without some
fancy drinks?
The Blue Lagoon: this is the
tavern special! An extra large,
blue drink that is both refreshing
and strong!
Refreshing Water: Clear, cold
water filled with cucumbers and
fruit.
Sparkling Cider: Pale ale filled
with bubbles.
Champaign: Light and Bubbly
served with raspberries
For adventurers looking to treat
themselves, the following spa
treatments are available:
Muscle Blaster: Perfect for
adventurers. Loosens the
muscles after a long trip. Add +2
to strength checks for 24 hours.
Lagoon Relaxation: The perfect
cure for exhaustion. (Removes up
to 2 levels of exhaustion)
River Mud Mask: For flawless
skin! +2 to Charisma for 24 hours.

JUICY GOSSIP RANDOM EVENTS

Did you hear that old adventurer who came
through the other day? He said there is a
magical lake in the mountains! I wonder
what that would be like..
A very large man, who has clearly drank too much, wades into
the lagoon. He slips and hits his head on a rock and sinks
beneath the water. (If the players do nothing, Crix will rescue
him)
A child sneaks away from his mother, who is enjoying a mud
facial, and climbs to the top of the waterfall!

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