United Forlorn Field-Ranch (UFFR)

The United Forlorn Field-Ranch (commonly known as the UFFR) is farming cooperative in the Forlorn Hills founded by Tovarish, Leon, Joe, and Vlad. It is notably owned equally by all its members. It was founded in 1422 DR. 
Its primary export is livestock (cattle, sheep, and occasionally exotic beasts) though it also produces root vegetables and fungi.
== History ==
=== Founding ===
Tovarish, Leon, Joe, and Vlad met in Llorkh as miners who were displeased with the harsh environment there. The four—hwo referred to themselves as the Central Committee—established the UFFR in 1422 DR after ten years of searching. They were able to secure a plot of land on the south side of the Forlorn Hills, which is still the site of the commune today.
=== Expansion ===
As time passed, other travelers and lost souls who heard stories of this place came and joined. The promise of equity of pay, peaceful life, and dignity attracted many people to the UFFR. As more people joined it expanded to produce a wider variety of goods too: leather, medicine, even some ironworks when a dwarf barbarian named Aries joined! It’s untrue to say that the collective is entirely nonviolent - bandits in the hills, wyvern, and other evils plague the fields from time to time and members there are equipped to defend themselves when the time calls for it.
== Current Status ==
It has been 70 years since the founding of the collective, and while Tovarish is the only living member of the CC, there are now over 50 members of various races and backgrounds who are part of the UFFR. They have established trading stands in the nearby crop-mecca Goldenfields, as well as the illustrious city of Waterdeep. Members of the collective will take turns tending those stands and working on the ranch and in the fields - according to their ability.
== Notable Living Characters ==
* Leona the Third: Human Grandaughter of the Leon in the Central Committee. Mainly tends to the ranching. Is a fiery fighter like her namesake. Is particularly fond of leatherworking. She’s been part of the collective her entire life.
* Aries: Elderly dwarven barbarian who primarily runs security at the UFFR. He also enjoys playing with the sheep. He moved here 60 years ago from his dwarven clan elsewhere in the mountains.
* Plenti: Young halfling ranger who sells crops in Goldenfields mostly. She loves flowers.
* Skit: A gnome who works the textiles stands in Waterdeep. As a bard, he mostly loves playing his lute and the bustle of the city.
* Rentommen (Tom) Highpike: An adult human who loves books and has lived, worked, and studied at the collective for 6 years. Tovarish doesn’t know a ton about where he’s from yet…
* Tovarish: A firbolg who is the last surviving founding member of the community. 
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