Ellondel

### Government:

* Governance of the city is shared by an order of sorcerers and arcanists and a court of aristocrats.

### Notable Places:

* An obelisk of polished stone, said to be the key to a planar gate.

### A few NPCs:

* Lafu: Female Human Alchemist, Good. Lafu has grey hair and soft hazel eyes, and a magical scar on her neck. She wears fine clothing and a silver holy symbol. Lafu is confident and gentle.
* Delu: Female Human Mercenary, Evil. Delu is haughty in bearing, with messy auburn hair and blue eyes. She wears studded leather and wields a spear and shield. Delu has an animal companion, a black rat named Alfald.
* Eridris: Female Elf Peasant, Neutral. Eridris has copper hair and amber eyes, and large ears. She wears modest garments and riding boots. Eridris is hunting the sorceress who stole her husband.
* Orin: Male Dwarf Mercenary, Evil. Orin has a long face, with auburn hair and narrow blue eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a military pick and shield. Orin is practical and inquisitive.
* Enryn Rowe: Male Human Craftsman, Evil. Enryn has a narrow face, with red hair and blue eyes. He wears well-made clothing and carries an elm staff. Enryn is callous but perceptive.

## Archring Borough

### Notable Places:

* Greenhome: A two-storey half-timbered building which has been completely overgrown by flowering vines scale-like leaves thorny vines writhing vines. It is the home of Ninla, a young green dragon and priest.

### A few NPCs:

* Elel: Female Human Aristocrat, Evil. Elel is beastly in appearance, with thick blonde hair and large green eyes. She wears fine raiment and a sling of vials and potions. Elel is savage and complacent.
* Mothire: Male Elf Fighter, Good. Mothire has copper hair and grey eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a mace and shield. Mothire is valiant and polite.

## Court District

### Notable Places:

* The Asylum: A single storey timber and brick building, filled with the madmen and lunatics of the town.
* A tall column of dark stone, placed to honor Lady Dilda.

### A few NPCs:

* Imal: Female Elf Scofflaw, Neutral. Imal has brown hair and light hazel eyes, and a sharp nose. She wears modest garments and a white cloak. Imal speaks with a mousy voice.
* Fingelmir: Male Elf Illusionist, Evil. Fingelmir is rugged in appearance, with grey hair and brown eyes. He wears white robes and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Fingelmir serves an ancient dragon named Biliitu.
* Burgiua: Female Human Peasant, Good. Burgiua has red hair and light hazel eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and an iron amulet. Burgiua compulsively whispers nonsense.

## Crow's Wharf

### Notable Places:

* The Shrine of Aqiel: A stone statue of Aqiel, Goddess of Strength, said to be sometimes visited by the goddess herself.

### A few NPCs:

* Philes Rysell: Male Human Fighter, Good. Philes has silver hair and blue eyes, and a small mouth. He wears splint mail and wields a two-handed sword. Philes seeks to help the poor and unfortunate.
* Ingor: Male Elf Druid, Neutral. Ingor is pleasant in appearance, with copper hair and brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club. Ingor has a green snake named Cora.
* Elin: Male Elf Alchemist, Good. Elin has a square face, with tangled auburn hair and grey eyes. He wears modest garments and silk gloves. Elin is analytical and suspicious.

## Dragon's Borough

### Notable Places:

* Borne's Anvil: A large blacksmith's workshop, built within the walls of an old iron tower.
* The Stout Pirate: An elegant dwarven tavern, kept by a retired adventurer named Stomas Horne.

### A few NPCs:

* Frarder Erneyn: Male Human Scofflaw, Evil. Frarder has cropped auburn hair and amber eyes, and numerous necromantic tattoos. He wears simple clothing and carries a long knife. Frarder is easily distracted by arcana.
* Steini: Male Dwarf Scofflaw, Evil. Steini has long black hair and light blue eyes, and a cropped moustache. He wears travel-stained clothing and several small tools hang from his belt. Steini has an animal companion, a red fox named Ukas.
* Suse: Female Human Ranger, Neutral. Suse has a square face, with grey hair and sharp brown eyes. She wears studded leather and wields a long sword. Suse has a hawk named Earurh.
* Tane: Male Human Mercenary, Neutral. Tane has thick black hair and green eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a warhammer and dagger. Tane seeks to atone for past sins.
* Wulfa: Male Human Druid, Neutral. Wulfa is heavyset, with red hair and dark brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club and darts. Wulfa has a deadly allergy to shellfish.

## Dukesfane District

### Notable Places:

* The Sawmill: A derelict building of brick and slate, filled with complex dwarven machines. It is apparent that the building is a sawmill, but no-one has been able to work out how to operate it in many generations.
* The Triumphant Cat: A modest commoner's tavern, built within what was once a minor temple. Anyone who enters the inn is met by a cat companion, who serves and entertains them while they remain.

### A few NPCs:

* Galenwe: Female Elf Scholar, Neutral. Galenwe has black hair and bright green eyes, and a flat nose. She wears expensive clothing and carries a fine stiletto. Galenwe seeks only fame and glory.
* Nerwenye: Female Elf Druid, Neutral. Nerwenye has a narrow face, with white hair and green eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a hammer. Nerwenye is impossibly lucky.
* Wyna: Female Human Fighter, Neutral. Wyna is exceptionally beautiful, with red hair and brown eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a military pick and shield. Wyna has an animal companion, a brown bear named Brytha.

## Hydra's District

### Notable Places:

* Hilda's Clocks: A modest clockmaker's workshop, built around a shrine of Jopha, Goddess of Time.
* A weathered temple ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures.

### A few NPCs:

* Galebre: Male Elf Scholar, Neutral. Galebre is pleasant in appearance, with messy white hair and bright brown eyes. He wears expensive clothing and a silver holy symbol. Galebre is hunting the sorceress who stole his wife.
* Odbeorn: Male Human Mercenary, Good. Odbeorn has long white hair and amber eyes, and wears glasses with brass rims. He wears studded leather and wields a mace and shield. Odbeorn is disorganized and tactless.
* Richye: Male Human Mercenary, Good. Richye has long auburn hair and dark brown eyes. He wears scale mail and wields a bastard sword and short bow. Richye seeks to discover the truth of his lineage.
* Kathil Arrer: Female Human Scofflaw, Neutral. Kathil is tall and stout, with auburn hair and sharp green eyes. She wears worn clothing and carries a willow staff. Kathil is irreverent and inquisitive.

## Knight's Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Staetiua: Female Human Entertainer, Neutral. Staetiua has an angular face, with copper hair and soft amber eyes. She wears modest garments and an amulet of luminous crystal. Staetiua is known as the best juggler in town.
* Alchfrild: Female Human Woodseller, Good. Alchfrild has red hair and light amber eyes. She wears well-made clothing and several small tools hang from her belt. Alchfrild also deals in smuggler's maps.

## Lighthouse

### Notable Places:

* The Lightning Tree: This tall tree seems to be struck by lightning in every storm, and its bark bears countless intricate burn scars.
* The Guildhall: An ornate timber and brick building, decorated with finely carved friezes. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local merchant guilds.
* The Archer and Axe II: A modest dwarven tavern, kept by a sphinx named Nabidu. Its name comes from being a perfect duplicate of The Archer and Axe, another inn on the other side of town, from the building itself to its decor and even patrons.

### A few NPCs:

* Ernalph: Male Human Priest, Good. Ernalph has blonde hair and narrow grey eyes. He wears modest garments and a feathered hat. Ernalph is principled and reserved.
* Dabia: Female Elf Ranger, Evil. Dabia has a square face, with matted silver hair and soft grey eyes. She wears scale mail and wields a spear and heavy crossbow. Dabia seeks to steal the crown of the kingdom.
* Thughye: Male Human Professional, Evil. Thughye has an angular face, with matted golden hair and green eyes. He wears tailored clothing and a silver amulet. Thughye is a skilled singer.
* Coenburg: Female Human Paladin, Good. Coenburg is cultured in appearance, with black hair and green eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a warhammer and shield. Coenburg has an animal companion, a black warhorse named Eoswund.
* Cyne: Male Human Cleric, Good. Cyne has a narrow face, with matted copper hair and bright hazel eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a flail. Cyne dislikes physical contact.

## Market Delve

### Notable NPCs:

* Wene Horne: Female Human Woodseller, Good. Wene is exceptionally beautiful, with silver hair and dark green eyes. She wears well-made clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Wene also deals in smuggler's maps.
* Brona: Female Human Butcher, Evil. Brona is exceptionally beautiful, with black hair and hazel eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and a bronze amulet. Brona is known for her chimera sausages, made from various exotic meats.
* Cece: Female Human Slaver, Evil. Cece is exceptionally beautiful, with silver hair and large amber eyes. She wears simple clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Cece will purchase monster teeth for a silver coin each.
* Cuthsi: Male Human Wineseller, Good. Cuthsi has a narrow face, with matted copper hair and blue eyes. He wears sturdy clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Cuthsi is known for his gold wines, favored by dwarves.

## Mastiff's Village

### Notable Places:

* The Cracked Chalice: A grand elven inn, which serves only rum.
* An obelisk of hewn crystal, said to be the key to a planar gate.

### A few NPCs:

* Tuira: Female Elf Fighter, Neutral. Tuira has silver hair and green eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a short sword and javelins. Tuira has a deadly allergy to shellfish.
* Reder Wrysalt: Male Human Entertainer, Neutral. Reder has red hair and narrow amber eyes, and numerous distinctive scars. He wears modest garments and a dragonscale cloak. Reder has an animal companion, a red firedrake named Anor.
* Tyrbju Ermundson: Male Dwarf Assassin, Neutral. Tyrbju has grey hair and green eyes, and a flat nose. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned club and sling. Tyrbju holds a grudge against wizards.
* Riffolk: Male Human Alchemist, Good. Riffolk has auburn hair and blue eyes. He wears modest garments and numerous rings. Riffolk is thoughtful and competitive.
* Alter Love: Male Human Soldier, Evil. Alter is haughty in bearing, with black hair and green eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a warhammer and shield. Alter has an animal companion, a grey rabbit named Bertio.
* Mynha: Female Human Merchant, Evil. Mynha is fey in appearance, with brown hair and grey eyes. She wears travel-stained clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Mynha is a pack-rat, and carries a satchel of random junk.

## Pool Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Jamath: Male Human Bookseller, Evil. Jamath has blonde hair and grey eyes, and an uneven moustache. He wears plain clothing and riding boots. Jamath specializes in arcane tomes and spellbooks.
* Lethiue: Female Human Bookseller, Good. Lethiue is tall, with golden hair and soft green eyes. She wears travel-stained clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Lethiue is rumored to be cursed by Iriendel, Goddess of Luck.
* Burga: Female Human Butcher, Neutral. Burga has straight black hair and blue eyes. She wears plain clothing and carries a long knife. Burga claims that her meats are free of lycanthropy, unlike those of some other butchers.

## Rogue's Farthing

### Notable Places:

* The Shrine of Kima: A stone obelisk engraved with the holy symbol of Kima, Lady of War, said to be sometimes visited by the goddess herself.
* Thunburg's Masonry: The workshop of a female human stonemason named Thunburg, who is rumored to be quarrying stone from a cursed ruins.
* Witha's Pewter: The workshop of a female human pewtersmith named Witha, who is possessed by the ghost of a silver dragon.

### A few NPCs:

* Gerey: Male Human Aristocrat, Good. Gerey has a narrow face, with matted auburn hair and amber eyes. He wears fine raiment and jewelry. Gerey dislikes anyone smarter than him.
* Wulfa: Male Human Entertainer, Good. Wulfa has blonde hair and dark hazel eyes. He wears fine clothing and a feathered hat. Wulfa seeks to atone for past sins.
* Wena: Female Human Peasant, Evil. Wena has uneven red hair and brown eyes. She wears simple clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Wena refers to herself in the third person.
* Horwy: Male Human Druid, Neutral. Horwy has a long face, with golden hair and amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a hammer. Horwy seeks to save his family from financial ruin.

## Sword Village

### Notable Places:

* The Cup and Toad: A neglected elven tavern, decorated with dungeon doors.

### A few NPCs:

* Sybeth: Female Human Merchant, Neutral. Sybeth has brown hair and blue eyes. She wears simple clothing and carries a long knife. Sybeth is a practiced gambler.
* Anwel: Male Elf Illusionist, Neutral. Anwel has auburn hair and large blue eyes, and a magical scar on his arm. He wears plain clothing and wields a quarterstaff and sling. Anwel compulsively plays with a silver coin.
* Siva: Male Elf Peasant, Good. Siva has red hair and light grey eyes, and a cropped beard. He wears well-made clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Siva has a ginger ferret named Veldua.
* Saeburg: Female Human Fighter, Evil. Saeburg is willowy, with golden hair and green eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a long sword and shield. Saeburg seeks to become a knight of the realm.

## Throne Ward

### Notable Places:

* Cece's Ironworks: The workshop of a female human blacksmith named Cece, who has been purchasing much more raw iron than usual.
* A tall obelisk of hewn stone, said to entomb the undead corpse of a lich.
* The Rookery of Idols: A block of cramped and densely-set houses, piled several storeys high. Each house has an idol set within a niche, each idol of a different and strange deity.

### A few NPCs:

* Reyny: Male Human Ranger, Good. Reyny is noble in bearing, with uneven white hair and soft brown eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a long sword. Reyny is fascinated by history.
* Beorhtio: Male Human Mercenary, Good. Beorhtio has thick black hair and sharp blue eyes, and a thin nose. He wears studded leather and wields a military pick. Beorhtio has an animal companion, a green firedrake named Wynne.
* Georguy: Male Human Craftsman, Evil. Georguy has white hair and sharp brown eyes, and walks with a limp. He wears worn clothing and a gray cloak. Georguy has an animal companion, a hunting dog named Gilex.
* Audreys: Female Human Soldier, Neutral. Audreys is exceptionally beautiful, with brown hair and dark green eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a military pick and javelins. Audreys is pessimistic and stoic.
* Lava: Female Elf Merchant, Good. Lava has long black hair and large brown eyes. She wears modest garments and a wooden holy symbol. Lava has an animal companion, a red fox named Tanare.
* Sabeorn: Male Human Craftsman, Neutral. Sabeorn has a long face, with uneven black hair and grey eyes. He wears simple clothing and carries an oak staff. Sabeorn is hunting the sorcerer who murdered his family.

## Unicorn's 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:

* Hildrga: Female Dwarf Craftsman, Neutral. Hildrga is tall and stout, with blonde hair and amber eyes. She wears plain clothing and riding boots. Hildrga is hunting the warlord who murdered her family.
* Mablodhald: Male Elf Entertainer, Evil. Mablodhald has silver hair and soft blue eyes. He wears tailored clothing and numerous rings. Mablodhald seeks to discover why he keeps having the same dream.