Adhond

### Government:

* Governance of the city is shared by a hierarchy of priests and a noble aristocrat, the halfling lord Aerelm.

### Notable Places:

* The Cats' Scriptorium: A neglected scribe's workshop, served by a clowder of cats. The cats usually divide their time between playing, sleeping, and working on the pages of a grimoire of astrology. If asked by a wizard, they may produce a magical scroll of summoning, but no more often than once per month.
* The Adventurers Guild Hall: An ornate half-timbered building, decorated with monstrous skulls. It is said to be built atop a cavern vault, which contains an arsenal of magical weapons and armor.
* The Wench and Flagon: A modest elven inn, which serves only mead.

### A few NPCs:

* Burga: Female Human Cleric, Evil. Burga is exceptionally beautiful, with copper hair and large grey eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a hammer. Burga is slothful but jovial.
* Cyne: Male Human Fighter, Good. Cyne is fair in appearance, with grey hair and sharp grey eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a military pick. Cyne is easily distracted by arcana.
* Frewiu: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Frewiu has white hair and green eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a bastard sword. Frewiu is hunting the dragon who slew his mentor.
* Marget: Female Halfling Craftsman, Neutral. Marget is exceptionally beautiful, with red hair and hazel eyes. She wears simple clothing and riding boots. Marget has an animal companion, a hunting dog named Hered.

## Castle Farthing

### Notable Places:

* Ceolman's Clocks: The workshop of a male human clockmaker named Ceolman, who is haunted by the memories of a past life.

### A few NPCs:

* Ellet: Female Human Scofflaw, Good. Ellet has straight brown hair and grey eyes, and prominent ears. She wears travel-stained clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Ellet is hunting the brigands who murdered her family.
* Kather Wyare: Female Human Entertainer, Evil. Kather has a narrow face, with cropped auburn hair and hazel eyes. She wears expensive clothing and numerous rings. Kather refers to herself in the third person.
* Elys Hoport: Female Human Priest, Neutral. Elys has an angular face, with cropped blonde hair and hazel eyes. She wears modest garments and carries a fine stiletto. Elys is abrasive and sharp-tongued.
* Wisym: Male Human Entertainer, Evil. Wisym has messy brown hair and blue eyes. He wears modest garments and a copper amulet. Wisym has an animal companion, a grey rabbit named Willex.

## Craftsman's District

### Notable Places:

* Huna's Forge: A cluttered blacksmith's workshop, built around a volcanic fissure filled with flames.

### A few NPCs:

* Mery: Female Halfling Mercenary, Good. Mery is noble in bearing, with braided golden hair and bright green eyes. She wears studded leather and wields a spear. Mery seeks only fame and glory.
* Gegiue: Female Human Scofflaw, Good. Gegiue is tall, with red hair and dark grey eyes. She wears travel-stained clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Gegiue is flirtatious and covetous.
* Cecie Meray: Female Human Alchemist, Neutral. Cecie has a round face, with grey hair and grey eyes. She wears tailored clothing and a silver holy symbol. Cecie is quiet and irreverent.
* Giliam Foxe: Male Human Fighter, Good. Giliam has a narrow face, with uneven black hair and grey eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a bastard sword. Giliam is searching for a legendary blade named Chaosclaw.
* Gifu: Female Human Cleric, Neutral. Gifu is exceptionally beautiful, with auburn hair and grey eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a quarterstaff. Gifu has an animal companion, a sable ferret named Finy.
* Eadward: Male Human Thief, Good. Eadward is rugged in appearance, with matted blonde hair and bright grey eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Eadward compulsively plays with a silver coin.

## Demon's Ward

### Notable Places:

* The Flagon and Rat: A heroic dwarven tavern, built within what was once an aristocrat's manor.
* An ancient abbey ruins, said to be haunted by floating wisps of flame.
* A tall column of weathered stone, said to entomb the bones of a local hero named Wide.

### A few NPCs:

* Vyncent: Male Human Druid, Neutral. Vyncent is overweight, with brown hair and sharp amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a scimitar. Vyncent has a black wolf named Kater.
* Giles: Male Halfling Paladin, Good. Giles is short and heavyset, with brown hair and amber eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a ranseur. Giles is haunted by the memories of a past life.
* Beatra: Female Human Scholar, Neutral. Beatra is thin, with grey hair and green eyes. She wears modest garments and several pouches hang from her belt. Beatra is searching for her lost sister.
* Earant: Female Human Soldier, Neutral. Earant has auburn hair and hazel eyes, and a thin nose. She wears scale mail and wields a long sword. Earant is charming and studious.

## Gallows Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Mery: Female Human Alchemist, Evil. Mery is wretched in appearance, with uneven golden hair and light brown eyes. She wears expensive clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Mery is rumored to produce poisons for the Assassin's Guild.
* Adurc: Female Human Baker, Neutral. Adurc is tall, with grey hair and amber eyes. She wears plain clothing and a black cloak. Adurc claims that her breads are blessed by Serielye, Deity Pronoun of the Hearth, and ward against disease.
* Uuomed: Female Human Thief, Evil. Uuomed has a round face, with auburn hair and hazel eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and darts. Uuomed is fighting a war with the Thieves' Guild.
* Arurh: Female Human Chandler, Evil. Arurh is wretched in appearance, with long white hair and blue eyes. She wears plain clothing and an iron amulet. Arurh is known for her impossible luck.

## Goldenlamp Village

### Notable Places:

* The Guildhall: A large building of stone walls, once a minor temple. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local merchant guilds.
* The Light Merchant: A single storey stone-walled building, the shop of a female human equipment merchant named Cecie Barne. It is said to be built atop a crater where a piece of the sun fell to earth long ago, and everything Cecie sells glows with warmth when needed.
* The Jade Runestone: A tall obelisk of green jade, engraved with arcane runes. It is said that any child born within a league of the stone upon the night of the full moon will live a charmed life.

### A few NPCs:

* Ziged: Female Dwarf Assassin, Good. Ziged has golden hair and green eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a poisoned long sword and dagger. Ziged has an animal companion, a poisonous toad named Telchark.
* Behrtio: Male Human Mercenary, Neutral. Behrtio is short, with long copper hair and soft green eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a battle axe. Behrtio is shrewd and adventurous.
* Holme: Male Halfling Paladin, Good. Holme has auburn hair and amber eyes, and a long beard. He wears banded mail and wields a ranseur. Holme seeks to prove himself to his peers.
* George: Male Human Cleric, Good. George is short, with curly copper hair and sharp grey eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a mace. George is wise and protective.
* Geoffrey: Male Human Fighter, Good. Geoffrey has a square face, with red hair and narrow brown eyes. He wears splint mail and wields a military pick and shield. Geoffrey is confident and virtuous.
* Cily Lardye: Female Human Alchemist, Good. Cily has long copper hair and dark blue eyes, and a thin nose. She wears expensive clothing and a silver holy symbol. Cily is fearless and confident.

## Hell-hound's Farthing

### Notable Places:

* Joane's Masonry: A modest stonemason's workshop, hewn from a single massive outcrop of rock.

### A few NPCs:

* Malia Nette: Female Human Illusionist, Neutral. Malia has thin copper hair and hazel eyes, and a magical scar on her arm. She wears silver robes and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Malia seeks to raise an army of flesh golems.
* Masym: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Masym has a narrow face, with blonde hair and bright hazel eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a military fork. Masym is lazy but studious.

## Hell-hound's Village

### Notable Places:

* The Asylum: A two-storey half-timbered building, filled with the madmen and lunatics of the town.

### A few NPCs:

* Mare: Male Human Scofflaw, Evil. Mare is short, with long copper hair and hazel eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and several small tools hang from his belt. Mare has an animal companion, a hawk named Elyn.
* Drichye: Male Halfling Wizard, Neutral. Drichye is short, with braided black hair and amber eyes. He wears modest garments and wields a quarterstaff. Drichye is inquisitive and suspicious.
* Arran: Female Human Soldier, Good. Arran is courtly in bearing, with blonde hair and light brown eyes. She wears studded leather and wields a short sword and shield. Arran has an animal companion, a silver cat named Mere.
* Gyles: Male Human Mercenary, Neutral. Gyles has a round face, with messy red hair and grey eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a battle axe and shield. Gyles has an animal companion, a ginger ferret named Andrert.
* Elyn: Female Halfling Fighter, Evil. Elyn is heavyset, with brown hair and narrow brown eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a warhammer and javelins. Elyn is easily distracted by magic.
* Blafa: Male Human Necromancer, Evil. Blafa is haughty in bearing, with black hair and bright brown eyes. He wears expensive clothing and wields a long sword and dagger. Blafa is secretive and corrupt.

## Herald's Market

### Notable NPCs:

* Aenged: Female Human Wineseller, Evil. Aenged has curly grey hair and hazel eyes, and numerous unusual scars. She wears travel-stained clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Aenged is known for her short temper and sharp tongue.
* Onald: Male Human Slaver, Evil. Onald is fair in appearance, with curly blonde hair and bright amber eyes. He wears modest garments and riding boots. Onald will purchase monster teeth for a silver coin each.
* Allnulf: Male Human Bookseller, Evil. Allnulf has a round face, with straight golden hair and blue eyes. He wears worn clothing and riding boots. Allnulf is rumored to be cursed by Sthenno, God of Luck.
* Ealdgith: Female Human Poulter, Neutral. Ealdgith is exceptionally beautiful, with matted blonde hair and narrow amber eyes. She wears modest garments and a wide-brimmed hat. Ealdgith also runs cockfights when the market is slow.
* Aucien: Female Human Thief, Evil. Aucien has braided white hair and green eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a club and sling. Aucien is said to be the best grifter in town.

## Lamp Village

### Notable Places:

* The Sublime Odeum: A two-storey theatre of stone walls, said to be haunted by the ghost of a dancer.

### A few NPCs:

* Pinard: Male Halfling Thief, Neutral. Pinard is willowy, with short copper hair and narrow grey eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a short sword and dagger. Pinard has an acute fear of swords and blades.
* Wynna: Female Human Soldier, Neutral. Wynna has a square face, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a flail. Wynna has an animal companion, a green firedrake named Amew.
* Atrix: Female Human Assassin, Evil. Atrix is repulsive in appearance, with red hair and brown eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Atrix is scheming but diplomatic.
* George Garray: Male Human Ranger, Neutral. George has white hair and bright blue eyes. He wears scale mail and wields a spear and dagger. George is painfully tone-deaf.

## Market Delve

### Notable NPCs:

* Ethrynn: Female Human Jeweler, Neutral. Ethrynn has golden hair and hazel eyes. She wears simple clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Ethrynn is known for her collection of protective charms and talismans.
* Aennad: Female Human Bookseller, Evil. Aennad has braided black hair and blue eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and a gray cloak. Aennad treats her wares like living creatures.
* Vyncis Woodye: Male Human Entertainer, Evil. Vyncis has thick brown hair and narrow blue eyes. He wears well-made clothing and numerous rings. Vyncis is known for his mastery of languages.
* Briffin: Male Human Chandler, Evil. Briffin has red hair and blue eyes, and a matted beard. He wears plain clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Briffin is rumored to have arranged the murder of the previous tax collector.
* Ealhhen: Male Human Woodseller, Evil. Ealhhen has black hair and brown eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and riding boots. Ealhhen is known for his collection of magical axes.
* Athurh: Female Human Thief, Good. Athurh is tall, with golden hair and dark green eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Athurh was once an adventurer, but retired after her companions were slain in the Crypts of Sthalpha the Sinister.

## Market Hill

### Notable NPCs:

* Umward: Male Human Thief, Evil. Umward is haughty in bearing, with brown hair and dark hazel eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a dagger and darts. Umward was once an adventurer, but retired after his companions were turned into vampries.
* Hurstio: Male Human Wineseller, Neutral. Hurstio has curly silver hair and brown eyes, and a wide mouth. He wears well-made clothing and carries a rowan staff. Its hard to picture Hurstio as an adventurer, but he wears a dragon's tooth on a golden chain around his neck.
* Monder: Male Human Butcher, Evil. Monder has long silver hair and bright green eyes, and an arcane tattoo on his face. He wears well-made clothing and riding boots. Monder claims that his meats are blessed by Mesha, Deity Pronoun of Beasts, and bestow strength.
* Hery: Female Human Butcher, Neutral. Hery is willowy, with straight white hair and narrow hazel eyes. She wears simple clothing and a green cloak. Its hard to picture Hery as an adventurer, but every time she leaves town, she returns with a coffer of coins.
* Sybel Elwyn: Female Human Guard, Good. Sybel has messy golden hair and brown eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a fauchard-fork. Sybel is extremely suspicious of elves.

## Mist Docks

### Notable Places:

* Reyne's Ironworks: The workshop of a female human blacksmith named Arran Reyne, who has been purchasing much more raw iron than usual.
* The Odeum of Voices: A large timber and brick theatre, home of the renowned male human skald Roge.
* Wenthre's Pottery: A modest potter's workshop, decorated with many of what appear to be dragon eggs.

### A few NPCs:

* Rancis: Male Human Paladin, Good. Rancis has an angular face, with straight copper hair and bright grey eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a two-handed sword. Rancis is hunting the cultists who murdered his family.
* Helry: Male Halfling Wizard, Good. Helry has tangled auburn hair and soft hazel eyes. He wears well-made clothing and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Helry is capable and cultured.
* Amisca: Female Halfling Scholar, Good. Amisca is common in appearance, with red hair and soft grey eyes. She wears tailored clothing and a sling of vials and potions. Amisca has an animal companion, a red firedrake named Joane.
* Reder Villey: Male Human Ranger, Good. Reder has a long face, with white hair and hazel eyes. He wears scale mail and wields a short sword and long bow. Reder is disloyal and cowardly.
* Sarry: Female Halfling Mercenary, Neutral. Sarry is slender, with blonde hair and dark hazel eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a spear. Sarry is tactless and decisive.

## Unicorn's District

### Notable Places:

* An arch of hewn crystal, said to entomb the bones of a local goddess of travel.

### A few NPCs:

* Rowan: Female Halfling Cleric, Good. Rowan is tall and thin, with braided silver hair and dark brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a hammer. Rowan has an animal companion, a ginger cat named Manod.
* Warda: Male Human Artist, Neutral. Warda is willowy, with matted grey hair and hazel eyes. He wears fine clothing and a sling of vials and potions. Warda is superstitious and inventive.
* Wyny Woodye: Male Human Mercenary, Evil. Wyny has an angular face, with brown hair and green eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a halberd. Wyny is easily distracted by arcana.

## Warden's Wharf

### Notable Places:

* Wise's Ironworks: A cluttered blacksmith's workshop, built around a volcanic fissure filled with flames.
* Eward's Pottery: A neglected potter's workshop, built within what was once a titan's tankard.

### A few NPCs:

* Wene: Female Human Fighter, Evil. Wene is heavyset, with copper hair and blue eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a long sword and long bow. Wene is ambitious, but worries constantly about how much she's taken on.
* Georguy: Male Halfling Druid, Neutral. Georguy has white hair and light hazel eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a scimitar. Georguy seeks only fame and glory.
* Acwund: Male Human Assassin, Evil. Acwund has a long face, with thick golden hair and hazel eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned short sword and darts. Acwund is dying and desperately seeks the secret of immortality.
* Elil: Female Halfling Aristocrat, Neutral. Elil is exceptionally beautiful, with uneven blonde hair and bright blue eyes. She wears fine raiment and carries a fine stiletto. Elil is tactless and impulsive.
* Cilia: Female Human Cleric, Neutral. Cilia has white hair and green eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a hammer. Cilia is serious and lewd.