Hithline

### Notable Places:

* Ales' Anvil: The workshop of a male human blacksmith named Ales, known for his vast knowledge of dwarven runes and glyphs.

### A few NPCs:

* Brilde: Female Human Merchant, Neutral. Brilde has a narrow face, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She wears travel-stained clothing and riding boots. Brilde has a severe allergy to moulds and oozes.
* Laca: Male Human Craftsman, Evil. Laca has silver hair and narrow hazel eyes, and a long moustache. He wears sturdy clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Laca has an animal companion, a hunting dog named Tore.
* Kamal: Female Dwarf Fighter, Good. Kamal is rugged in appearance, with auburn hair and light brown eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Kamal is hunting the demon who murdered her family.
* Behrtio: Male Human Ranger, Evil. Behrtio has copper hair and narrow grey eyes, and a pattern of unusual marks on his leg. He wears studded leather and wields a battle axe and javelins. Behrtio is insensitive and inventive.
* Caine: Male Elf Assassin, Evil. Caine has thin red hair and hazel eyes, and a tangled moustache. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned short sword. Caine seeks wealth and power at any cost.
* Erehrt: Male Human Fighter, Neutral. Erehrt is fey in appearance, with matted silver hair and hazel eyes. He wears splint mail and wields a spear and shield. Erehrt is confident but slothful.

## Bright Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Wiueru: Female Human Thief, Evil. Wiueru has long black hair and hazel eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a short sword and dagger. Wiueru seems to know a secret about everyone.
* Reamwy: Male Human Guard, Neutral. Reamwy has braided red hair and large grey eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a military fork. Reamwy is known for his jeweled sword, a gift from the Lord Mayor.
* Eadburh: Female Human Thief, Neutral. Eadburh has thick auburn hair and soft green eyes, and large ears. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Eadburh is said to be the best lockpick in town.
* Cyne: Male Human Entertainer, Neutral. Cyne has messy red hair and sharp brown eyes, and a messy moustache. He wears modest garments and a mink fur cape. Cyne is known as the best actor in town.
* Elun: Female Human Guard, Neutral. Elun has thin golden hair and bright green eyes, and a magical scar on her leg. She wears leather armor and wields a glaive-guisarme. Elun was once a royal guard, but fled after learning a dark secret.
* Ellyn: Female Human Woodseller, Neutral. Ellyn has an angular face, with silver hair and narrow hazel eyes. She wears modest garments and several small tools hang from her belt. Ellyn also deals in smuggler's maps.

## Brightcrown Ward

### Notable Places:

* The Knave and Rose II: A large dwarven inn, built within a ring of ancient stone monoliths. Its name comes from being a perfect duplicate of The Knave and Rose, another inn on the other side of town, from the building itself to its decor and even patrons.
* Gifu's Carvings: The workshop of a female human woodcarver named Gifu, who is rumored to have arranged the murder of the previous guildmaster.
* The Theatre of Flames: A large timber and brick theatre, said to be built upon the ground where a sidhe noble was betrayed and murdered.

### A few NPCs:

* Hilde: Female Dwarf Priest, Neutral. Hilde has a narrow face, with tangled red hair and narrow amber eyes. She wears well-made clothing and a dragonscale cloak. Hilde seeks only fame and glory.
* Altert Wellselw: Male Human Ranger, Neutral. Altert has curly auburn hair and green eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a warhammer and javelins. Altert is easily distracted by arcana.
* Wine: Male Human Paladin, Good. Wine has white hair and hazel eyes, and a curly moustache. He wears banded mail and wields a military fork. Wine has an animal companion, a white warhorse named Argen.
* Tephye Jene: Male Human Thief, Neutral. Tephye has copper hair and sharp green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a dagger. Tephye dislikes everyone except other humans.
* Aexbald: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Aexbald has a long face, with thin copper hair and amber eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a military pick and shield. Aexbald is easily distracted by magic.
* Johny: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Johny has short black hair and soft green eyes, and a small mouth. He wears banded mail and wields a bastard sword and light crossbow. Johny has an animal companion, a ginger dog named Elyn.

## Broad Docks

### Notable Places:

* The Hooded Jester: A neglected adventurer's inn, kept by a retired wizard named Joyce.
* Maly's Carvings: A neglected woodcarver's workshop, built within a copse of oaken trees.

### A few NPCs:

* Hearda: Male Human Mercenary, Evil. Hearda has silver hair and light hazel eyes, and a matted moustache. He wears chain mail and wields a bastard sword and shield. Hearda seeks revenge against the sister who betrayed him.
* Solve: Female Dwarf Mercenary, Good. Solve has grey hair and light grey eyes, and pointed ears. She wears chain mail and wields a battle axe and shield. Solve has an animal companion, a hawk named Gena.
* Touillde: Female Human Fighter, Evil. Touillde is wretched in appearance, with tangled golden hair and narrow hazel eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a mace and heavy crossbow. Touillde is insane and soft-hearted.
* Gerey Pethey: Male Human Druid, Neutral. Gerey has uneven red hair and green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a quarterstaff. Gerey is zealous and truthful.
* Aerelm: Male Human Fighter, Neutral. Aerelm has short blonde hair and green eyes, and a beaked nose. He wears splint mail and wields a halberd. Aerelm is a terrible liar.

## Canal Village

### Notable Places:

* A menhir of hewn stone, which glows with magical light upon the night of the full moon.

### A few NPCs:

* Joane: Female Human Paladin, Good. Joane is thin, with white hair and narrow blue eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a warhammer and shield. Joane is complacent and humble.
* Linge: Male Human Thief, Good. Linge is short, with brown hair and amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword. Linge has a sable ferret named Beorhtio.
* Ahmulf: Male Human Paladin, Good. Ahmulf has short blonde hair and narrow blue eyes. He wears splint mail and wields a military fork. Ahmulf has an animal companion, a white warhorse named Helmaer.
* Anthol: Male Human Soldier, Evil. Anthol has a long face, with messy brown hair and brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a spear and shield. Anthol is gentle and studious.

## Drakespool Ward

### Notable Places:

* The Brass Cup: A fanciful adventurer's tavern, which serves magical potions in addition to beers and ales.
* The ruins of Waltom Keep.
* Hell's Close : A narrow alley which ends at the broken ruins of a warlock's tower. Anyone walking towards the ruins becomes enveloped by phantasmal flames.

### A few NPCs:

* Willas: Male Human Alchemist, Good. Willas has a round face, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. He wears fine clothing and a feathered hat. Willas is fascinated by art and architecture.
* Geoffry: Male Human Fighter, Neutral. Geoffry is fair in appearance, with matted auburn hair and amber eyes. He wears splint mail and wields a warhammer and heavy crossbow. Geoffry is reflective and intuitive.
* Adher: Male Human Fighter, Neutral. Adher is rugged in appearance, with golden hair and sharp green eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a halberd. Adher is faithful and foolish.
* Abet: Female Human Necromancer, Evil. Abet is short and overweight, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She wears dark robes and wields a short sword and dagger. Abet is pessimistic and flirtatious.
* Thallkadl: Female Dwarf Assassin, Good. Thallkadl has curly copper hair and light amber eyes, and a pattern of distinctive marks on her arm. She wears leather armor and wields a poisoned dagger and darts. Thallkadl seeks to continue the noble legacy of her father.
* Hone Villey: Female Human Illusionist, Evil. Hone is tall, with straight copper hair and green eyes. She wears well-made clothing and wields a dagger. Hone has an arcane familiar, a silver weasel named Behrtio.

## Lower Archtome Borough

### Notable Places:

* The Cracked Tankard: An elegant adventurer's tavern, said to be a front for the Thieves' Guild.

### A few NPCs:

* Edhenen: Female Elf Entertainer, Evil. Edhenen has blonde hair and bright grey eyes. She wears fine clothing and a gold amulet. Edhenen has an animal companion, a grey rabbit named Maeglinael.
* Ewyth: Female Human Merchant, Evil. Ewyth is fey in appearance, with long black hair and sharp grey eyes. She wears simple clothing and several small tools hang from her belt. Ewyth is abrasive and cowardly.
* Mara: Female Human Thief, Evil. Mara has a round face, with black hair and soft brown eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a dagger and sling. Mara is insane and ambitious.
* Thari: Male Dwarf Wizard, Good. Thari is fey in appearance, with white hair and bright blue eyes. He wears well-made clothing and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Thari lost his shadow to a nymph.
* Amed: Male Human Scholar, Neutral. Amed has brown hair and brown eyes, and numerous distinctive scars. He wears expensive clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Amed is impartial and serious.

## Maiden's Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Burga: Female Human Guard, Neutral. Burga is heavyset, with messy silver hair and grey eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a halberd. Burga was once a royal guard, but fled after learning a dark secret.
* Wine: Male Human Butcher, Evil. Wine has tangled golden hair and blue eyes. He wears modest garments and a bronze amulet. Wine claims that his meats are free of lycanthropy, unlike those of some other butchers.
* Alard: Male Human Guard, Evil. Alard has a long face, with tangled brown hair and grey eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a battle axe and shield. Alard is known for his jeweled sword, a gift from the Lord Mayor.
* Algmulf: Male Human Entertainer, Evil. Algmulf has messy black hair and grey eyes. He wears expensive clothing and a copper amulet. Algmulf is also known as the best knife-thrower in town.

## Roseorb Ward

### Notable Places:

* The Adventurers Guild Hall: An impressive timber and brick building, decorated with exotic weapons and armor.

### A few NPCs:

* Aeron: Female Human Priest, Neutral. Aeron has uneven grey hair and large brown eyes, and an arcane tattoo on her arm. She wears tailored clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Aeron is impatient, and actually might not understand how time works.
* Odert: Male Human Paladin, Good. Odert is youthful in appearance, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a warhammer and shield. Odert is dying and desperately seeks the secret of immortality.

## Saint's Wharf

### Notable Places:

* The Broken Hammer: A shabby adventurer's inn, built within the walls of an ancient iron keep.
* The Guildhall: An impressive timber and brick building, once a minor temple. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.

### A few NPCs:

* James Tery: Male Human Cleric, Neutral. James has brown hair and sharp green eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a quarterstaff. James has an animal companion, a copper firedrake named Gauwill.
* Joane: Female Human Merchant, Neutral. Joane has messy grey hair and large amber eyes. She wears modest garments and a wooden holy symbol. Joane seeks to save her family from financial ruin.
* Wena: Female Human Illusionist, Evil. Wena is rough in appearance, with white hair and soft brown eyes. She wears worn clothing and wields a dagger. Wena has an arcane familiar, an invisible cat named Ethes.
* Eadith: Female Human Paladin, Good. Eadith has messy golden hair and brown eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a mace and shield. Eadith dislikes everyone except other humans.

## Stave Piers

### Notable Places:

* Wealda's Smithy: The workshop of a male human blacksmith named Wealda, known for his collection of magical hammers.

### A few NPCs:

* Ether Cardye: Male Human Merchant, Good. Ether is short, with uneven auburn hair and green eyes. He wears plain clothing and carries a long knife. Ether secretly serves Xapha, an ancient god of trickery.
* Sige: Male Human Illusionist, Neutral. Sige has an angular face, with golden hair and grey eyes. He wears modest garments and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Sige is bold and lustful.
* Sane: Female Human Scholar, Neutral. Sane is common in appearance, with messy brown hair and narrow green eyes. She wears fine clothing and a feathered hat. Sane is competitive and adaptable.

## Steel Docks

### Notable Places:

* The Guildhall: An impressive half-timbered building, decorated with brightly dyed pennons. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.

### A few NPCs:

* Gefroua: Female Human Scholar, Good. Gefroua has messy silver hair and grey eyes. She wears expensive clothing and a dragonscale cloak. Gefroua seeks to atone for past sins.
* Wicher: Male Human Merchant, Neutral. Wicher is short, with thin white hair and large brown eyes. He wears sturdy clothing and riding boots. Wicher seeks to free himself from an ancient curse.

## Throne Village

### Notable Places:

* The Guildhall: A grand timber and brick building, decorated with stained glass windows. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.

### A few NPCs:

* Githiue: Female Human Merchant, Evil. Githiue has a narrow face, with tangled grey hair and large hazel eyes. She wears modest garments and several pouches hang from her belt. Githiue secretly serves Chasa, an ancient goddess of destruction.
* Snaefra: Female Dwarf Fighter, Neutral. Snaefra has a square face, with braided red hair and sharp green eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a flail. Snaefra is hunting the giant who slew her mentor.
* Geleue: Female Human Assassin, Evil. Geleue is willowy, with long white hair and large blue eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and darts. Geleue seeks wealth and power at any cost.
* Alim: Female Dwarf Entertainer, Good. Alim has an angular face, with braided silver hair and bright grey eyes. She wears well-made clothing and a copper amulet. Alim is chivalrous but capricious.

## Throne Ward

### Notable Places:

* Ratcley's Masonry: A neglected stonemason's workshop, said to be guarded by living gargoyles.

### A few NPCs:

* Malia Wellsav: Female Human Merchant, Neutral. Malia is exceptionally beautiful, with long copper hair and hazel eyes. She wears simple clothing and riding boots. Malia is cautious and impatient.
* Ennan: Female Elf Fighter, Good. Ennan has matted white hair and hazel eyes, and a magical scar on her leg. She wears splint mail and wields a short sword and light crossbow. Ennan is violent but generous.
* Gimli: Male Dwarf Fighter, Good. Gimli has brown hair and narrow grey eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a flail and long bow. Gimli has an animal companion, a black bear named Annag.
* Hreda: Male Human Professional, Neutral. Hreda has grey hair and soft hazel eyes. He wears modest garments and a dragonscale cloak. Hreda seeks to free himself from an ancient curse.
* Gifu: Female Human Fighter, Evil. Gifu has thick silver hair and hazel eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Gifu seeks to free herself from an ancient curse.

## Tome Ward

### Notable Places:

* The Moon Gate: A large hemisphere of pearlescent white stone. The stone sometimes becomes ghostly and translucent under the light of a full moon, and a person can walk through it. If you know the right words, it is said that you will be transported to the dusk city of the wererats.
* The Shrine of Seriel: A stone niche enshrining the holy symbol of Seriel, Lady of the Earth, said to be sometimes visited by the goddess herself.
* Aegen's Forge: The workshop of a female human blacksmith named Aegen, who was once the best weaponsmith in the kingdom.

### A few NPCs:

* Eryn: Female Human Merchant, Good. Eryn is slender, with braided brown hair and dark hazel eyes. She wears modest garments and carries a long knife. Eryn is fearless and pious.
* Gery Pycey: Male Human Professional, Evil. Gery has straight blonde hair and sharp brown eyes, and a cropped moustache. He wears well-made clothing and a lynx fur cape. Gery seeks to atone for past sins.
* Leane Hylley: Female Human Cleric, Good. Leane has grey hair and dark brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a mace. Leane is haunted by the memories of a past life.
* Herey Holte: Female Human Merchant, Evil. Herey has copper hair and brown eyes, and a round nose. She wears simple clothing and a pewter amulet. Herey is impossibly lucky.
* Jamas Eycon: Male Human Craftsman, Evil. Jamas has an angular face, with silver hair and grey eyes. He wears well-made clothing and riding boots. Jamas compulsively whispers nonsense.
* Stomath: Male Human Fighter, Neutral. Stomath is short and willowy, with braided brown hair and grey eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Stomath is colorblind.

## Walled Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Ealked: Female Human Guard, Neutral. Ealked is pleasant in appearance, with short brown hair and bright amber eyes. She wears studded leather and wields a battle axe and shield. Its hard to picture Ealked as an adventurer, but she's rumored to have befriended a dragon.
* Abel Holte: Female Human Wineseller, Evil. Abel has silver hair and amber eyes, and pointed ears. She wears modest garments and several small tools hang from her belt. Abel claims that her wines were made by the elves and laid into cellars many decades ago.
* Eram: Male Human Alchemist, Neutral. Eram has blonde hair and light brown eyes. He wears modest garments and a mink fur cape. Its hard to picture Eram as an adventurer, but he's rumored to know more than a few spells.
* Jane: Female Human Jeweler, Neutral. Jane has messy brown hair and bright green eyes. She wears modest garments and several pouches hang from her belt. Its hard to picture Jane as an adventurer, but every time she leaves town, she returns with a coffer of coins.
* Ealhherth: Male Human Entertainer, Neutral. Ealhherth is short, with red hair and hazel eyes. He wears expensive clothing and a sling of vials and potions. Ealhherth was once the royal wizard, but the king's stinking son fired him.