Post by Katdoral on Jan 14, 2021 2:56:03 GMT -5
Population: Approximately 31000; mixed dwarf and gnome.
Level 18
Government:
Two factions struggle for control of the city, a council of elders and several powerful sorcerers.
Notable Places:
An ancient temple ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures.
The Sleeping Gypsy: An elegant dwarven tavern, built atop an outcrop of hewn and rune-carved stone.
A few NPCs:
Constie: Female Gnome Fighter, Evil. Constie has curly blonde hair and blue eyes, and a sharp nose. She wears banded mail and wields a long sword.
Runa Orkeffdotr: Female Dwarf Mercenary, Evil. Runa has blonde hair and hazel eyes, and numerous fearsome piercings. She wears scale mail and wields a spear and shield. Runa is slothful and scheming.
Roge Selle: Male Human Servant, Good. Roge has thick white hair and blue eyes, and a distinctive mark on his neck. He wears simple clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Roge is diplomatic and extravagant.
Kada: Male Dwarf Mercenary, Good. Kada has an angular face, with silver hair and light green eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a flail and shield.
Arcanist's Farthing
Notable Places:
The Pool of Radiance: A small pool of water, which glows with a flickering blue light. It is said to be haunted by a malevolent spirit, waiting for a worthy creature to possess. The local townsfolk avoid it.
The Shrine of Myr Valaar: A bronze statue of Myr Valaar, God of Healing, said to reveal visions to those who leave an offering.
A few NPCs:
Gwoinain: Female Dwarf Artist, Good. Gwoinain has matted brown hair and hazel eyes. She wears modest garments and a mink fur cape. Gwoinain seeks revenge against the sister who betrayed her.
Sanzagh: Male Dwarf Scofflaw, Neutral. Sanzagh has short silver hair and blue eyes, and a sharp nose. He wears travel-stained clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Sanzagh seeks to discover where he came from, and who his real family is.
Duri: Male Gnome Scholar, Good. Duri is short, with straight red hair and sharp blue eyes. He wears modest garments and silk gloves. Duri is searching for his lost sister.
Frinan: Female Dwarf Soldier, Evil. Frinan is common in appearance, with straight brown hair and light hazel eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a battle axe and shield. Frinan has an animal companion, a red fox named Graga.
Alin: Male Dwarf Paladin, Good. Alin is fey in appearance, with blonde hair and dark green eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a mace and shield. Alin seeks revenge against the sister who betrayed him.
Ashwood Village
Notable Places:
The Pool of Radiance: A small pool of water, which glows with a flickering blue light. It is said to be haunted by a malevolent spirit, waiting for a worthy creature to possess. The local townsfolk avoid it.
A few NPCs:
Orin: Female Dwarf Cleric, Evil. Orin is tall and willowy, with white hair and soft green eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a flail. Orin secretly serves Pheno, an ancient goddess of trickery.
Froda: Male Dwarf Soldier, Evil. Froda has brown hair and amber eyes, and a malevolent smile. He wears chain mail and wields a short sword and shield. Froda seeks to fulfill an ancient prophecy of evil.
Aliard: Male Gnome Cleric, Good. Aliard has auburn hair and gray eyes, and a flat nose. He wears plate mail and wields a club. Aliard is quick-witted and sarcastic.
Gloinain: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Gloinain is common in appearance, with straight golden hair and green eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a military pick. Gloinain speaks with a mousy voice.
Akal: Female Dwarf Peasant, Good. Akal has thick copper hair and dark green eyes, and small ears. She wears worn clothing and a white cloak. Akal is romantic and alluring.
Bridge Farthing
Notable Places:
The Earth Shrine: A wondrous statue of rough granite, said to ward the town against dragons.
Thali's Masonry: The workshop of a male dwarf stonemason named Thali, who seems to know every dungeon within twenty leagues of town.
Ljode's Masonry: The workshop of a female dwarf stonemason named Ljode, who is rumored to be quarrying stone from a cursed ruins.
A few NPCs:
Ingild Thorkidotr: Female Dwarf Illusionist, Evil. Ingild is repulsive in appearance, with uneven red hair and dark blue eyes. She wears bronze robes and wields a quarterstaff. Ingild has an arcane familiar, a tiny smoke elemental named Raga.
Anirith: Female Elf Professional, Good. Anirith is heavyset, with tangled blonde hair and hazel eyes. She wears tailored clothing and a leopard fur cape. Anirith is a skilled dancer.
Saxe: Male Dwarf Servant, Neutral. Saxe has copper hair and gray eyes. He wears simple clothing and an iron amulet. Saxe seeks only fame and glory.
Foce: Male Gnome Cleric, Good. Foce has copper hair and amber eyes, and a cropped beard. He wears banded mail and wields a mace. Foce is industrious and timid.
Brighttemple Farthing
Notable Places:
Thatelch's Armaments: A modest weaponsmith's workshop, built around a shrine of Algar, Lord of War.
Khainarv's Masonry: The workshop of a male dwarf stonemason named Khainarv, who is rumored to have arranged the murder of the previous guildmaster.
The Dwarven Mine: A group of dwarves with picks and shovels came here long ago, and began digging. It is said that on a quiet night, one can still hear them toiling far below.
A few NPCs:
Banan: Male Dwarf Illusionist, Good. Banan has a long face, with gray hair and brown eyes. He wears well-made clothing and wields a quarterstaff and dagger.
Throri: Male Dwarf Ranger, Good. Throri is short, with messy auburn hair and dark hazel eyes. He wears scale mail and wields a battle axe and heavy crossbow. Throri is quiet, and says as little as possible.
Ugmal: Female Gnome Druid, Neutral. Ugmal has auburn hair and soft amber eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a hammer and darts. Ugmal is searching for her lost sister.
Anjaud: Male Gnome Soldier, Evil. Anjaud has an angular face, with long brown hair and dark gray eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a military pick and shield. Anjaud is searching for his missing son.
Charger's Village
Notable Places:
Svari's Forge: The workshop of a male dwarf blacksmith named Svari, who has been purchasing much more raw iron than usual.
Urdur's Clocks: The workshop of a male dwarf clockmaker named Urdur, who is haunted by the memories of a past life.
A statue of quartz, placed to mark the Battle of Ukthathol.
A few NPCs:
Kali: Female Dwarf Entertainer, Evil. Kali has a round face, with brown hair and blue eyes. She wears modest garments and an amulet of luminous crystal.
Thunda: Male Dwarf Aristocrat, Evil. Thunda is haughty in bearing, with auburn hair and amber eyes. He wears fine raiment and a dragonscale cloak. Thunda is fanatical and possessive.
Khari: Male Dwarf Scofflaw, Evil. Khari is tall and stout, with copper hair and light blue eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and riding boots. Khari serves a powerful arch-fiend named Mali.
Lise: Female Gnome Scofflaw, Neutral. Lise has curly auburn hair and light hazel eyes, and a round nose. She wears modest garments and carries a long knife.
Craftsman's District
Notable Places:
Duri's Pottery: A neglected potter's workshop, built within what was once a titan's tankard.
The Broken Shield: A modest commoner's inn, known for its many secret doors and passages.
The Pavilion of Andraepis: A large stone-walled theatre, said to be built upon the ground where a sidhe noble was betrayed and murdered.
A few NPCs:
Atric: Male Gnome Alchemist, Good. Atric is short and overweight, with black hair and large gray eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a silver holy symbol. Atric is easily distracted by food and drink.
Bari: Male Gnome Assassin, Neutral. Bari is tall and heavyset, with black hair and amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned club and sling. Bari has an animal companion, a poisonous toad named Elior.
Kuli Heimdison: Male Dwarf Necromancer, Evil. Kuli is repulsive in appearance, with braided auburn hair and narrow blue eyes. He wears dark robes and wields a short sword and dagger. Kuli seeks to master the secrets of higher dimensions.
Ausols: Male Gnome Wizard, Neutral. Ausols is short and heavyset, with golden hair and bright brown eyes. He wears green robes and wields a dagger and darts. Ausols is dying and desperately seeks the secret of immortality.
Gwari: Female Dwarf Entertainer, Good. Gwari has matted brown hair and light brown eyes. She wears fine clothing and silk gloves.
Craftsman's Farthing
Notable Places:
The Guildhall: A grand building of timber and brick walls, decorated with finely carved friezes. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local merchant guilds.
The Odeum of Tiosiasyb: A grand stone-walled theatre, known for its gnome slice of life plays.
The ruins of a five-sided keep, said to be haunted by the demons summoned to destroy it.
A few NPCs:
Allbeg Orwardotr: Female Dwarf Servant, Good. Allbeg is willowy, with white hair and blue eyes. She wears well-made clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Allbeg suffers a traumatic fear of death.
Alas: Female Gnome Paladin, Good. Alas is cultured in appearance, with messy red hair and bright brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a battle axe and shield. Alas is passionate and chivalrous.
Raise: Female Gnome Mercenary, Good. Raise has a long face, with matted black hair and green eyes. She wears scale mail and wields a two-handed sword. Raise has an animal companion, a hunting dog named Bonde.
Craftsman's Village
Notable Places:
Solve's Pewter: A large pewtersmith's workshop, built within what was once the feast hall of a long-ruined castle.
A few NPCs:
Bori: Female Gnome Mercenary, Neutral. Bori is short and stout, with long silver hair and green eyes. She wears studded leather and wields a warhammer. Bori is devout and foolish.
Bifur: Male Dwarf Merchant, Good. Bifur is heavyset, with copper hair and amber eyes. He wears plain clothing and carries an elm staff. Bifur is honorable and jealous.
Ugmaz: Female Dwarf Scofflaw, Neutral. Ugmaz is fey in appearance, with golden hair and brown eyes. She wears modest garments and carries a long knife.
Thrinan: Male Dwarf Illusionist, Neutral. Thrinan has an angular face, with tangled blonde hair and bright gray eyes. He wears modest garments and wields a dagger and sling. Thrinan seeks to save his family from financial ruin.
Crown Farthing
Notable Places:
Banain's Armor and Shields: The workshop of a male dwarf armorer named Banain, who is rumored to lead a cult of chaos.
The Shrine of Elodrin: A stone niche enshrining an idol of Elodrin, Lord of the Storm, said to be sometimes visited by the god himself.
The Blue Axe: A shabby commoner's tavern, said to be a front for the Assassin's Guild.
A few NPCs:
Acon: Male Gnome Thief, Neutral. Acon has white hair and bright gray eyes, and pointed ears. He wears leather armor and wields a short sword and dagger. Acon speaks with a quiet voice.
Fundu: Male Gnome Peasant, Neutral. Fundu has thick blonde hair and narrow brown eyes. He wears simple clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Fundu has sable ferret named Girve.
Bari: Female Dwarf Merchant, Neutral. Bari has gray hair and large brown eyes. She wears modest garments and carries an elm staff. Bari is cursed with amnesia.
Throinain: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Throinain is overweight, with matted gray hair and green eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a military pick and long bow. Throinain seeks to destroy the race of trolls.
Dock Ward
Notable Places:
The ruins of Ukal Keep.
A few NPCs:
Herey: Female Human Druid, Neutral. Herey is fey in appearance, with golden hair and brown eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a hammer. Herey is extravagant and craven.
Disanz: Female Gnome Craftsman, Good. Disanz has an angular face, with auburn hair and green eyes. She wears simple clothing and a green cloak. Disanz is romantic and extravagant.
Dwari: Male Gnome Alchemist, Good. Dwari has thin auburn hair and green eyes. He wears modest garments and an amulet of luminous crystal.
Admyg: Female Dwarf Mercenary, Good. Admyg is common in appearance, with thin black hair and large blue eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a bastard sword and long bow. Admyg has an animal companion, a hunting dog named Kali.
Feycastle Village
Notable Places:
The House of Euxichtor: A two-storey theatre of timber and brick walls, which seems to be bigger on the inside than on the outside.
Mili's Carvings: The workshop of a female dwarf woodcarver named Mili, who also brews potions and elixirs.
A few NPCs:
Dana Odvardrdotr: Female Dwarf Priest, Evil. Dana is short and stout, with curly gray hair and gray eyes. She wears expensive clothing and a silver amulet.
Bali: Female Dwarf Fighter, Neutral. Bali has short golden hair and amber eyes, and numerous distinctive tattoos. She wears banded mail and wields a battle axe and long bow.
Lande: Female Gnome Peasant, Neutral. Lande is slender, with blonde hair and green eyes. She wears modest garments and a red cloak. Lande compulsively plays with a silver coin.
Lamp Farthing
Notable Places:
The Pool of Radiance: A small pool of water, which glows with a flickering blue light. It is said to be haunted by a malevolent spirit, waiting for a worthy creature to possess. The local townsfolk avoid it.
A few NPCs:
Butre: Male Dwarf Necromancer, Evil. Butre has uneven copper hair and hazel eyes. He wears dark robes and wields a long sword and darts. Butre is searching for his missing daughter.
Zaghim: Female Gnome Aristocrat, Neutral. Zaghim has gray hair and hazel eyes. She wears fine raiment and several pouches hang from her belt. Zaghim is lively and barbaric.
Linarfing: Male Elf Thief, Neutral. Linarfing has a narrow face, with gray hair and blue eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a dagger. Linarfing is wrongly sought by the Countess of Norisea for theft.
Lower Hydra's Farthing
Notable Places:
The Bloody Fang: A fanciful commoner's tavern, decorated with exotic weapons and armor.
The Stormspire: An obelisk of rough-hewn stone, engraved with columns of strange symbols. Each time the spire is struck by lightning, it vanishes for exactly nine hours. Each time it returns, some of the symbols have changed.
A few NPCs:
Eacwulf: Male Human Servant, Neutral. Eacwulf has matted gray hair and amber eyes, and an unusual scar on his leg. He wears modest garments and several small tools hang from his belt. Eacwulf is searching for his lost brother.
Riki: Male Dwarf Scholar, Evil. Riki is short, with braided red hair and bright amber eyes. He wears modest garments and numerous rings. Riki speaks with a loud voice.
Guiotzia: Male Gnome Craftsman, Neutral. Guiotzia has a square face, with uneven white hair and green eyes. He wears worn clothing and carries a birch staff. Guiotzia suffers a mild allergy to trolls.
Zaghud: Male Dwarf Alchemist, Evil. Zaghud has messy auburn hair and gray eyes. He wears tailored clothing and carries a fine stiletto. Zaghud has an animal companion, a white rabbit named Hyra.
Hori: Male Dwarf Peasant, Good. Hori is cultured in appearance, with cropped blonde hair and sharp blue eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Hori is righteous and fearless.
Market
Notable NPCs:
Innlaugg: Female Dwarf Thief, Good. Innlaugg is fey in appearance, with white hair and sharp blue eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Innlaugg was once an adventurer, but retired after her companions were lost in the Tunnels of Gothmog of Udun.
Ukhur: Male Dwarf Wineseller, Evil. Ukhur has an angular face, with gray hair and hazel eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a yellow cloak. Ukhur claims that his wines were made by the elves and laid into cellars many decades ago.
Geri: Male Dwarf Slaver, Evil. Geri is fair in appearance, with straight silver hair and gray eyes. He wears simple clothing and carries a long knife. Geri also deals in owlbears and other chimeric beasts.
Urur: Male Dwarf Peddler, Evil. Urur has long auburn hair and gray eyes. He wears sturdy clothing and a yellow cloak. Urur is known for his collection of keys.
Moor Ward
Notable Places:
Ilil's Masonry: A cluttered stonemason's workshop, built within a ring of ancient stone monoliths.
A few NPCs:
Blianne: Female Gnome Peasant, Neutral. Blianne is stout, with thin white hair and sharp blue eyes. She wears well-made clothing and riding boots.
Unnhidg: Female Dwarf Peasant, Evil. Unnhidg has white hair and narrow green eyes. She wears well-made clothing and several small tools hang from her belt.
Glinarv: Male Dwarf Entertainer, Neutral. Glinarv is pleasant in appearance, with braided copper hair and large green eyes. He wears modest garments and a dragonscale cloak.
Gili: Male Gnome Fighter, Evil. Gili has white hair and blue eyes, and prominent ears. He wears splint mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Gili seeks to free himself from an ancient curse.
Gundve: Male Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Gundve is tall and thin, with golden hair and soft gray eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club and dagger. Gundve has golden eagle named Adrel.
Servant's Ward
Notable Places:
Kunarv's Anvil: A modest blacksmith's workshop, built atop an outcrop of volcanic rock.
The Broken Spear: A modest adventurer's inn, which serves only mead.
A few NPCs:
Diase: Female Gnome Fighter, Evil. Diase is fey in appearance, with brown hair and amber eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a bastard sword and long bow. Diase is perverted and haughty.
Bristri: Male Dwarf Ranger, Evil. Bristri has a narrow face, with cropped blonde hair and dark amber eyes. He wears scale mail and wields a battle axe. Bristri is barbaric and disloyal.
Thrinan: Female Dwarf Fighter, Good. Thrinan has long white hair and bright blue eyes, and wears glasses with steel rims. She wears splint mail and wields a long sword and shield. Thrinan speaks with a whispery voice.
Tomas Anon: Male Human Mercenary, Evil. Tomas has curly auburn hair and bright hazel eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a mace. Tomas is only friendly towards other humans.
Tower Village
Notable Places:
The Theatre of Shadows: A grand stone-walled theatre, within which time seems to pass more slowly.
A few NPCs:
Aref Etulfson: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Aref is stout, with straight black hair and green eyes. He wears splint mail and wields a ranseur. Aref has an animal companion, a gray wolf named Orgir.
Igel Bankedotr: Female Dwarf Wizard, Good. Igel has curly golden hair and dark hazel eyes. She wears modest garments and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Igel is haunted by the memories of a past life.
Stori: Male Dwarf Craftsman, Neutral. Stori is fey in appearance, with golden hair and sharp hazel eyes. He wears well-made clothing and carries an ash staff.
Alin: Male Gnome Priest, Evil. Alin has long golden hair and amber eyes. He wears modest garments and silk gloves. Alin is arrogant and craven.
Mahud: Female Dwarf Necromancer, Evil. Mahud has white hair and hazel eyes, and a malevolent smile. She wears dark robes and wields a dagger and darts. Mahud has Common Companion.
Amin: Male Gnome Paladin, Good. Amin is rugged in appearance, with braided white hair and bright brown eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a bardiche. Amin is courteous and trustworthy.
Unicorn's Borough
Notable Places:
A broken obelisk of rough-hewn stone, placed to honor a local hero named Horbja.
A few NPCs:
Gere Orgikson: Male Dwarf Assassin, Good. Gere has a narrow face, with brown hair and blue eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned short sword and darts.
Urin: Male Gnome Artist, Good. Urin has matted silver hair and sharp brown eyes. He wears tailored clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Urin has an animal companion, a hawk named Blione.
Banain: Female Dwarf Soldier, Good. Banain has thin black hair and narrow amber eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a long sword and shield. Banain has an animal companion, a sable ferret named Geiri.
Unicorn's Village
Notable Places:
The House of Voices: A large timber and brick theatre, said to be built upon the ground where a sidhe noble was betrayed and murdered.
A broken abbey ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures.
Sistredotr's Masonry: The workshop of a female dwarf stonemason named Hrunga Sistredotr, who is rumored to be quarrying stone from a cursed ruins.
A few NPCs:
Eguth: Female Human Cleric, Evil. Eguth has thin brown hair and hazel eyes, and a thin nose. She wears banded mail and wields a quarterstaff.
Duli: Male Dwarf Aristocrat, Evil. Duli has straight auburn hair and amber eyes, and a malevolent smile. He wears fine raiment and jewelry. Duli is selfish and immoral.
Ragna Ohalddotr: Female Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Ragna is fey in appearance, with black hair and large hazel eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a club. Ragna is haunted by the ghost of someone she killed.
Joda: Female Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Joda has a narrow face, with braided black hair and blue eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a short sword. Joda is a pack-rat, and carries a satchel of random junk.
Burga: Female Human Cleric, Neutral. Burga has straight silver hair and light blue eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a hammer. Burga has an animal companion, a ginger ferret named Reder.
Wood District
Notable Places:
The Crossed Spears: An elegant dwarven inn, decorated with stone gargoyles.
A few NPCs:
Dainain: Male Gnome Paladin, Good. Dainain has uneven black hair and blue eyes, and a beaked nose. He wears chain mail and wields a mace and shield. Dainain has an animal companion, a bay warhorse named Sibeth.
Bali: Female Dwarf Scofflaw, Neutral. Bali has a round face, with golden hair and hazel eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Bali is foolish and sadistic.
Urin: Male Dwarf Assassin, Evil. Urin has thin copper hair and sharp gray eyes, and a magical tattoo on his face. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned club and sling. Urin seeks wealth and power at any cost.
Addvorgg: Female Dwarf Craftsman, Evil. Addvorgg is short and stout, with silver hair and blue eyes. She wears plain clothing and a pewter amulet. Addvorgg is destructive and unfeeling.
Level 18
Government:
Two factions struggle for control of the city, a council of elders and several powerful sorcerers.
Notable Places:
An ancient temple ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures.
The Sleeping Gypsy: An elegant dwarven tavern, built atop an outcrop of hewn and rune-carved stone.
A few NPCs:
Constie: Female Gnome Fighter, Evil. Constie has curly blonde hair and blue eyes, and a sharp nose. She wears banded mail and wields a long sword.
Runa Orkeffdotr: Female Dwarf Mercenary, Evil. Runa has blonde hair and hazel eyes, and numerous fearsome piercings. She wears scale mail and wields a spear and shield. Runa is slothful and scheming.
Roge Selle: Male Human Servant, Good. Roge has thick white hair and blue eyes, and a distinctive mark on his neck. He wears simple clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Roge is diplomatic and extravagant.
Kada: Male Dwarf Mercenary, Good. Kada has an angular face, with silver hair and light green eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a flail and shield.
Arcanist's Farthing
Notable Places:
The Pool of Radiance: A small pool of water, which glows with a flickering blue light. It is said to be haunted by a malevolent spirit, waiting for a worthy creature to possess. The local townsfolk avoid it.
The Shrine of Myr Valaar: A bronze statue of Myr Valaar, God of Healing, said to reveal visions to those who leave an offering.
A few NPCs:
Gwoinain: Female Dwarf Artist, Good. Gwoinain has matted brown hair and hazel eyes. She wears modest garments and a mink fur cape. Gwoinain seeks revenge against the sister who betrayed her.
Sanzagh: Male Dwarf Scofflaw, Neutral. Sanzagh has short silver hair and blue eyes, and a sharp nose. He wears travel-stained clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Sanzagh seeks to discover where he came from, and who his real family is.
Duri: Male Gnome Scholar, Good. Duri is short, with straight red hair and sharp blue eyes. He wears modest garments and silk gloves. Duri is searching for his lost sister.
Frinan: Female Dwarf Soldier, Evil. Frinan is common in appearance, with straight brown hair and light hazel eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a battle axe and shield. Frinan has an animal companion, a red fox named Graga.
Alin: Male Dwarf Paladin, Good. Alin is fey in appearance, with blonde hair and dark green eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a mace and shield. Alin seeks revenge against the sister who betrayed him.
Ashwood Village
Notable Places:
The Pool of Radiance: A small pool of water, which glows with a flickering blue light. It is said to be haunted by a malevolent spirit, waiting for a worthy creature to possess. The local townsfolk avoid it.
A few NPCs:
Orin: Female Dwarf Cleric, Evil. Orin is tall and willowy, with white hair and soft green eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a flail. Orin secretly serves Pheno, an ancient goddess of trickery.
Froda: Male Dwarf Soldier, Evil. Froda has brown hair and amber eyes, and a malevolent smile. He wears chain mail and wields a short sword and shield. Froda seeks to fulfill an ancient prophecy of evil.
Aliard: Male Gnome Cleric, Good. Aliard has auburn hair and gray eyes, and a flat nose. He wears plate mail and wields a club. Aliard is quick-witted and sarcastic.
Gloinain: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Gloinain is common in appearance, with straight golden hair and green eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a military pick. Gloinain speaks with a mousy voice.
Akal: Female Dwarf Peasant, Good. Akal has thick copper hair and dark green eyes, and small ears. She wears worn clothing and a white cloak. Akal is romantic and alluring.
Bridge Farthing
Notable Places:
The Earth Shrine: A wondrous statue of rough granite, said to ward the town against dragons.
Thali's Masonry: The workshop of a male dwarf stonemason named Thali, who seems to know every dungeon within twenty leagues of town.
Ljode's Masonry: The workshop of a female dwarf stonemason named Ljode, who is rumored to be quarrying stone from a cursed ruins.
A few NPCs:
Ingild Thorkidotr: Female Dwarf Illusionist, Evil. Ingild is repulsive in appearance, with uneven red hair and dark blue eyes. She wears bronze robes and wields a quarterstaff. Ingild has an arcane familiar, a tiny smoke elemental named Raga.
Anirith: Female Elf Professional, Good. Anirith is heavyset, with tangled blonde hair and hazel eyes. She wears tailored clothing and a leopard fur cape. Anirith is a skilled dancer.
Saxe: Male Dwarf Servant, Neutral. Saxe has copper hair and gray eyes. He wears simple clothing and an iron amulet. Saxe seeks only fame and glory.
Foce: Male Gnome Cleric, Good. Foce has copper hair and amber eyes, and a cropped beard. He wears banded mail and wields a mace. Foce is industrious and timid.
Brighttemple Farthing
Notable Places:
Thatelch's Armaments: A modest weaponsmith's workshop, built around a shrine of Algar, Lord of War.
Khainarv's Masonry: The workshop of a male dwarf stonemason named Khainarv, who is rumored to have arranged the murder of the previous guildmaster.
The Dwarven Mine: A group of dwarves with picks and shovels came here long ago, and began digging. It is said that on a quiet night, one can still hear them toiling far below.
A few NPCs:
Banan: Male Dwarf Illusionist, Good. Banan has a long face, with gray hair and brown eyes. He wears well-made clothing and wields a quarterstaff and dagger.
Throri: Male Dwarf Ranger, Good. Throri is short, with messy auburn hair and dark hazel eyes. He wears scale mail and wields a battle axe and heavy crossbow. Throri is quiet, and says as little as possible.
Ugmal: Female Gnome Druid, Neutral. Ugmal has auburn hair and soft amber eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a hammer and darts. Ugmal is searching for her lost sister.
Anjaud: Male Gnome Soldier, Evil. Anjaud has an angular face, with long brown hair and dark gray eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a military pick and shield. Anjaud is searching for his missing son.
Charger's Village
Notable Places:
Svari's Forge: The workshop of a male dwarf blacksmith named Svari, who has been purchasing much more raw iron than usual.
Urdur's Clocks: The workshop of a male dwarf clockmaker named Urdur, who is haunted by the memories of a past life.
A statue of quartz, placed to mark the Battle of Ukthathol.
A few NPCs:
Kali: Female Dwarf Entertainer, Evil. Kali has a round face, with brown hair and blue eyes. She wears modest garments and an amulet of luminous crystal.
Thunda: Male Dwarf Aristocrat, Evil. Thunda is haughty in bearing, with auburn hair and amber eyes. He wears fine raiment and a dragonscale cloak. Thunda is fanatical and possessive.
Khari: Male Dwarf Scofflaw, Evil. Khari is tall and stout, with copper hair and light blue eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and riding boots. Khari serves a powerful arch-fiend named Mali.
Lise: Female Gnome Scofflaw, Neutral. Lise has curly auburn hair and light hazel eyes, and a round nose. She wears modest garments and carries a long knife.
Craftsman's District
Notable Places:
Duri's Pottery: A neglected potter's workshop, built within what was once a titan's tankard.
The Broken Shield: A modest commoner's inn, known for its many secret doors and passages.
The Pavilion of Andraepis: A large stone-walled theatre, said to be built upon the ground where a sidhe noble was betrayed and murdered.
A few NPCs:
Atric: Male Gnome Alchemist, Good. Atric is short and overweight, with black hair and large gray eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a silver holy symbol. Atric is easily distracted by food and drink.
Bari: Male Gnome Assassin, Neutral. Bari is tall and heavyset, with black hair and amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned club and sling. Bari has an animal companion, a poisonous toad named Elior.
Kuli Heimdison: Male Dwarf Necromancer, Evil. Kuli is repulsive in appearance, with braided auburn hair and narrow blue eyes. He wears dark robes and wields a short sword and dagger. Kuli seeks to master the secrets of higher dimensions.
Ausols: Male Gnome Wizard, Neutral. Ausols is short and heavyset, with golden hair and bright brown eyes. He wears green robes and wields a dagger and darts. Ausols is dying and desperately seeks the secret of immortality.
Gwari: Female Dwarf Entertainer, Good. Gwari has matted brown hair and light brown eyes. She wears fine clothing and silk gloves.
Craftsman's Farthing
Notable Places:
The Guildhall: A grand building of timber and brick walls, decorated with finely carved friezes. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local merchant guilds.
The Odeum of Tiosiasyb: A grand stone-walled theatre, known for its gnome slice of life plays.
The ruins of a five-sided keep, said to be haunted by the demons summoned to destroy it.
A few NPCs:
Allbeg Orwardotr: Female Dwarf Servant, Good. Allbeg is willowy, with white hair and blue eyes. She wears well-made clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Allbeg suffers a traumatic fear of death.
Alas: Female Gnome Paladin, Good. Alas is cultured in appearance, with messy red hair and bright brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a battle axe and shield. Alas is passionate and chivalrous.
Raise: Female Gnome Mercenary, Good. Raise has a long face, with matted black hair and green eyes. She wears scale mail and wields a two-handed sword. Raise has an animal companion, a hunting dog named Bonde.
Craftsman's Village
Notable Places:
Solve's Pewter: A large pewtersmith's workshop, built within what was once the feast hall of a long-ruined castle.
A few NPCs:
Bori: Female Gnome Mercenary, Neutral. Bori is short and stout, with long silver hair and green eyes. She wears studded leather and wields a warhammer. Bori is devout and foolish.
Bifur: Male Dwarf Merchant, Good. Bifur is heavyset, with copper hair and amber eyes. He wears plain clothing and carries an elm staff. Bifur is honorable and jealous.
Ugmaz: Female Dwarf Scofflaw, Neutral. Ugmaz is fey in appearance, with golden hair and brown eyes. She wears modest garments and carries a long knife.
Thrinan: Male Dwarf Illusionist, Neutral. Thrinan has an angular face, with tangled blonde hair and bright gray eyes. He wears modest garments and wields a dagger and sling. Thrinan seeks to save his family from financial ruin.
Crown Farthing
Notable Places:
Banain's Armor and Shields: The workshop of a male dwarf armorer named Banain, who is rumored to lead a cult of chaos.
The Shrine of Elodrin: A stone niche enshrining an idol of Elodrin, Lord of the Storm, said to be sometimes visited by the god himself.
The Blue Axe: A shabby commoner's tavern, said to be a front for the Assassin's Guild.
A few NPCs:
Acon: Male Gnome Thief, Neutral. Acon has white hair and bright gray eyes, and pointed ears. He wears leather armor and wields a short sword and dagger. Acon speaks with a quiet voice.
Fundu: Male Gnome Peasant, Neutral. Fundu has thick blonde hair and narrow brown eyes. He wears simple clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Fundu has sable ferret named Girve.
Bari: Female Dwarf Merchant, Neutral. Bari has gray hair and large brown eyes. She wears modest garments and carries an elm staff. Bari is cursed with amnesia.
Throinain: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Throinain is overweight, with matted gray hair and green eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a military pick and long bow. Throinain seeks to destroy the race of trolls.
Dock Ward
Notable Places:
The ruins of Ukal Keep.
A few NPCs:
Herey: Female Human Druid, Neutral. Herey is fey in appearance, with golden hair and brown eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a hammer. Herey is extravagant and craven.
Disanz: Female Gnome Craftsman, Good. Disanz has an angular face, with auburn hair and green eyes. She wears simple clothing and a green cloak. Disanz is romantic and extravagant.
Dwari: Male Gnome Alchemist, Good. Dwari has thin auburn hair and green eyes. He wears modest garments and an amulet of luminous crystal.
Admyg: Female Dwarf Mercenary, Good. Admyg is common in appearance, with thin black hair and large blue eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a bastard sword and long bow. Admyg has an animal companion, a hunting dog named Kali.
Feycastle Village
Notable Places:
The House of Euxichtor: A two-storey theatre of timber and brick walls, which seems to be bigger on the inside than on the outside.
Mili's Carvings: The workshop of a female dwarf woodcarver named Mili, who also brews potions and elixirs.
A few NPCs:
Dana Odvardrdotr: Female Dwarf Priest, Evil. Dana is short and stout, with curly gray hair and gray eyes. She wears expensive clothing and a silver amulet.
Bali: Female Dwarf Fighter, Neutral. Bali has short golden hair and amber eyes, and numerous distinctive tattoos. She wears banded mail and wields a battle axe and long bow.
Lande: Female Gnome Peasant, Neutral. Lande is slender, with blonde hair and green eyes. She wears modest garments and a red cloak. Lande compulsively plays with a silver coin.
Lamp Farthing
Notable Places:
The Pool of Radiance: A small pool of water, which glows with a flickering blue light. It is said to be haunted by a malevolent spirit, waiting for a worthy creature to possess. The local townsfolk avoid it.
A few NPCs:
Butre: Male Dwarf Necromancer, Evil. Butre has uneven copper hair and hazel eyes. He wears dark robes and wields a long sword and darts. Butre is searching for his missing daughter.
Zaghim: Female Gnome Aristocrat, Neutral. Zaghim has gray hair and hazel eyes. She wears fine raiment and several pouches hang from her belt. Zaghim is lively and barbaric.
Linarfing: Male Elf Thief, Neutral. Linarfing has a narrow face, with gray hair and blue eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a dagger. Linarfing is wrongly sought by the Countess of Norisea for theft.
Lower Hydra's Farthing
Notable Places:
The Bloody Fang: A fanciful commoner's tavern, decorated with exotic weapons and armor.
The Stormspire: An obelisk of rough-hewn stone, engraved with columns of strange symbols. Each time the spire is struck by lightning, it vanishes for exactly nine hours. Each time it returns, some of the symbols have changed.
A few NPCs:
Eacwulf: Male Human Servant, Neutral. Eacwulf has matted gray hair and amber eyes, and an unusual scar on his leg. He wears modest garments and several small tools hang from his belt. Eacwulf is searching for his lost brother.
Riki: Male Dwarf Scholar, Evil. Riki is short, with braided red hair and bright amber eyes. He wears modest garments and numerous rings. Riki speaks with a loud voice.
Guiotzia: Male Gnome Craftsman, Neutral. Guiotzia has a square face, with uneven white hair and green eyes. He wears worn clothing and carries a birch staff. Guiotzia suffers a mild allergy to trolls.
Zaghud: Male Dwarf Alchemist, Evil. Zaghud has messy auburn hair and gray eyes. He wears tailored clothing and carries a fine stiletto. Zaghud has an animal companion, a white rabbit named Hyra.
Hori: Male Dwarf Peasant, Good. Hori is cultured in appearance, with cropped blonde hair and sharp blue eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Hori is righteous and fearless.
Market
Notable NPCs:
Innlaugg: Female Dwarf Thief, Good. Innlaugg is fey in appearance, with white hair and sharp blue eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Innlaugg was once an adventurer, but retired after her companions were lost in the Tunnels of Gothmog of Udun.
Ukhur: Male Dwarf Wineseller, Evil. Ukhur has an angular face, with gray hair and hazel eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a yellow cloak. Ukhur claims that his wines were made by the elves and laid into cellars many decades ago.
Geri: Male Dwarf Slaver, Evil. Geri is fair in appearance, with straight silver hair and gray eyes. He wears simple clothing and carries a long knife. Geri also deals in owlbears and other chimeric beasts.
Urur: Male Dwarf Peddler, Evil. Urur has long auburn hair and gray eyes. He wears sturdy clothing and a yellow cloak. Urur is known for his collection of keys.
Moor Ward
Notable Places:
Ilil's Masonry: A cluttered stonemason's workshop, built within a ring of ancient stone monoliths.
A few NPCs:
Blianne: Female Gnome Peasant, Neutral. Blianne is stout, with thin white hair and sharp blue eyes. She wears well-made clothing and riding boots.
Unnhidg: Female Dwarf Peasant, Evil. Unnhidg has white hair and narrow green eyes. She wears well-made clothing and several small tools hang from her belt.
Glinarv: Male Dwarf Entertainer, Neutral. Glinarv is pleasant in appearance, with braided copper hair and large green eyes. He wears modest garments and a dragonscale cloak.
Gili: Male Gnome Fighter, Evil. Gili has white hair and blue eyes, and prominent ears. He wears splint mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Gili seeks to free himself from an ancient curse.
Gundve: Male Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Gundve is tall and thin, with golden hair and soft gray eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club and dagger. Gundve has golden eagle named Adrel.
Servant's Ward
Notable Places:
Kunarv's Anvil: A modest blacksmith's workshop, built atop an outcrop of volcanic rock.
The Broken Spear: A modest adventurer's inn, which serves only mead.
A few NPCs:
Diase: Female Gnome Fighter, Evil. Diase is fey in appearance, with brown hair and amber eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a bastard sword and long bow. Diase is perverted and haughty.
Bristri: Male Dwarf Ranger, Evil. Bristri has a narrow face, with cropped blonde hair and dark amber eyes. He wears scale mail and wields a battle axe. Bristri is barbaric and disloyal.
Thrinan: Female Dwarf Fighter, Good. Thrinan has long white hair and bright blue eyes, and wears glasses with steel rims. She wears splint mail and wields a long sword and shield. Thrinan speaks with a whispery voice.
Tomas Anon: Male Human Mercenary, Evil. Tomas has curly auburn hair and bright hazel eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a mace. Tomas is only friendly towards other humans.
Tower Village
Notable Places:
The Theatre of Shadows: A grand stone-walled theatre, within which time seems to pass more slowly.
A few NPCs:
Aref Etulfson: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Aref is stout, with straight black hair and green eyes. He wears splint mail and wields a ranseur. Aref has an animal companion, a gray wolf named Orgir.
Igel Bankedotr: Female Dwarf Wizard, Good. Igel has curly golden hair and dark hazel eyes. She wears modest garments and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Igel is haunted by the memories of a past life.
Stori: Male Dwarf Craftsman, Neutral. Stori is fey in appearance, with golden hair and sharp hazel eyes. He wears well-made clothing and carries an ash staff.
Alin: Male Gnome Priest, Evil. Alin has long golden hair and amber eyes. He wears modest garments and silk gloves. Alin is arrogant and craven.
Mahud: Female Dwarf Necromancer, Evil. Mahud has white hair and hazel eyes, and a malevolent smile. She wears dark robes and wields a dagger and darts. Mahud has Common Companion.
Amin: Male Gnome Paladin, Good. Amin is rugged in appearance, with braided white hair and bright brown eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a bardiche. Amin is courteous and trustworthy.
Unicorn's Borough
Notable Places:
A broken obelisk of rough-hewn stone, placed to honor a local hero named Horbja.
A few NPCs:
Gere Orgikson: Male Dwarf Assassin, Good. Gere has a narrow face, with brown hair and blue eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned short sword and darts.
Urin: Male Gnome Artist, Good. Urin has matted silver hair and sharp brown eyes. He wears tailored clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Urin has an animal companion, a hawk named Blione.
Banain: Female Dwarf Soldier, Good. Banain has thin black hair and narrow amber eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a long sword and shield. Banain has an animal companion, a sable ferret named Geiri.
Unicorn's Village
Notable Places:
The House of Voices: A large timber and brick theatre, said to be built upon the ground where a sidhe noble was betrayed and murdered.
A broken abbey ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures.
Sistredotr's Masonry: The workshop of a female dwarf stonemason named Hrunga Sistredotr, who is rumored to be quarrying stone from a cursed ruins.
A few NPCs:
Eguth: Female Human Cleric, Evil. Eguth has thin brown hair and hazel eyes, and a thin nose. She wears banded mail and wields a quarterstaff.
Duli: Male Dwarf Aristocrat, Evil. Duli has straight auburn hair and amber eyes, and a malevolent smile. He wears fine raiment and jewelry. Duli is selfish and immoral.
Ragna Ohalddotr: Female Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Ragna is fey in appearance, with black hair and large hazel eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a club. Ragna is haunted by the ghost of someone she killed.
Joda: Female Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Joda has a narrow face, with braided black hair and blue eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a short sword. Joda is a pack-rat, and carries a satchel of random junk.
Burga: Female Human Cleric, Neutral. Burga has straight silver hair and light blue eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a hammer. Burga has an animal companion, a ginger ferret named Reder.
Wood District
Notable Places:
The Crossed Spears: An elegant dwarven inn, decorated with stone gargoyles.
A few NPCs:
Dainain: Male Gnome Paladin, Good. Dainain has uneven black hair and blue eyes, and a beaked nose. He wears chain mail and wields a mace and shield. Dainain has an animal companion, a bay warhorse named Sibeth.
Bali: Female Dwarf Scofflaw, Neutral. Bali has a round face, with golden hair and hazel eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Bali is foolish and sadistic.
Urin: Male Dwarf Assassin, Evil. Urin has thin copper hair and sharp gray eyes, and a magical tattoo on his face. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned club and sling. Urin seeks wealth and power at any cost.
Addvorgg: Female Dwarf Craftsman, Evil. Addvorgg is short and stout, with silver hair and blue eyes. She wears plain clothing and a pewter amulet. Addvorgg is destructive and unfeeling.
