The Crowned Squirrel

A heroic adventurer's tavern, built within what was once a minor temple.

Location:

In a market district known for its street vendors. The street outside is filled with the scent of burning wood.

Description:

The inn is a grand building of stone walls, with carved wooden doors and vaulted ceilings. Accomodations consist of several large rooms with beds and feather mattresses.

Innkeeper:

The innkeeper is a brave male dwarf named Offell Soxison. He blames dragons for every misfortune. (Dragons have not been seen in Teonyss for two centuries, but his grandfather swore that he had been cursed by one for accidentally opening a tunnel into its hoard while mining.)

Menu:

• Braised Dragon & Poached Eggs, Glass of Rum (1 sp)
• Dried Crayfish & Spelt Bread, Tankard of Almond Milk (12 cp)
• Braised Lamb with Coriander & Bitter Cheese, Glass of Mead (4 sp)
• Braised Bear with Garlic and Barley Bread, Glass of Whisky (4 sp)
• Roasted Whitefish with Mace and Olive Pie, Glass of Mead (2 sp)

Patrons:

Geda: Male Dwarf Assassin, Evil.

Geda is short, with thin copper hair and soft grey eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword and sling. Geda has a paralyzing fear of fey creatures.

Balda: Male Human Paladin, Good.

Balda has copper hair and sharp green eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a halberd. Balda seeks to make amends for a life accidentally taken.

Bethel Eddyn: Female Human Assassin, Evil.

Bethel is pleasant in appearance, with auburn hair and dark green eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Bethel is haunted by the ghost of someone she killed.

Aetheth: Female Human Ranger, Evil.

Aetheth is slender, with brown hair and brown eyes. She wears studded leather and wields a bastard sword. Aetheth is haunted by the memories of a past life.

Gery Nordye: Male Halfling Ranger, Good.

Gery has braided brown hair and blue eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a mace and light crossbow. Gery lost his shadow to a hag.

Buacha: Female Elf Fighter, Evil.

Buacha is tall, with short black hair and narrow hazel eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a bastard sword. Buacha is searching for an ancient artifact of evil.

Isan: Female Human Paladin, Good.

Isan has a narrow face, with copper hair and grey eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a military pick and shield. Isan is talking quietly with a group of lost pilgrims.

Rumors:

1. A new vein of mithral has been discovered in the Flint Fells.
2. The Forge of the Gods lies somewhere beneath the Zanarak Mountains.
3. The true queen is held imprisoned within the Black Barrow of Maraie the Awesome.
4. The wizard Pusosandr the Erudite possesses a remarkable collection of exotic potions and elixirs.
5. The wizard Emos seeks to create a potion of immortality.
6. The bishop of the Temple of White Light is also the master of the Assassins Guild.
7. The Cohort of Jeha are held captive within the Temple of Astan the Insane, entombed at the heart of a massive crystal.