Welcome to Houghbin!

Houghbin is known for the following resources:

• A blessed cave inhabited by vampire apes that are frequented by locals. The locals speak of piles of gold buried near there.
• An old grave yard inhabited by wild crows that are avoided by zombies. Dok Bearmane said somoeone said someone found a stash of platinum in a nearby pit.
• A new grave yard inhabited by carnivorous kangaroos that are visited frequently by wenches. Dzuadr Giantrot said somoeone said someone found a stash of iron maidens in a nearby pit.
• A cursed battle field inhabited by poisonous elephants that are visited frequently by travelers. Rumors tell of a chest containing silver in a dungeon.

• Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Nberm Bighowl for further details.
• goblin wranglin' contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Zit.
• Help! Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Zrogtu Moksnapper.
• Want to earn some quick coin? Druid seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Contact Dave Ferland.
• Help Wanted: Looking for something new? Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Gozraz.
• Looking for something new? Seeking inter-planar messenger. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Yorril Onyxcastle.
• arm wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. Guild membership required. Contact Balbul Stormaxe.
• Bounty for rust rats, dead or alive. May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Gugan Oakmane.
• Monk seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Kemt Evilstomach.
• Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Guild membership required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Naremt Dreadfury if intrigued.
• Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for mephits, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tbog Nightdoom for more information.

• Dav Davore is a female human who is known in the city as being a mocked laborer. She appears melancholy.
• Mickry Chaerson is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a decent spicemerchant. She appears solemn.
• Halhiatel Nightwing is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled apothecary. She appears nosy.
• Chahiassa Golddew is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent woodcarver. He appears attentive.
• Joey Clayan is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled spicemerchant. He appears quiet.
• Jamic Rosenll is a male human who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled social worker. He appears melancholy.
• Gwarigtars Swiftstar is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a renowned rugmaker. She appears easily offended.
• Jamey Berill is a male human who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled furrier. He appears fatalistic.
• Doney Bernaing is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a decent illuminator. She appears apologetic.
• Mickey Whiteville is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent jailer. He appears jolly.
• Joey Caston is a female human who is known in the world as being a decent ropemaker. She appears forbidding.
• Danry Southleton is a male human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled cobbler. He appears intimidating.
• Daves Whitngton is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre haymerchant. She appears exhausted.
• Donry Bartoter is a male human who is known in the region as being a mediocre jailer. He appears conspirational.

• Adahialleu Nightleaf, an idealistic male drow. He is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.
• Got, a melancholy female kobold. She is a bard who is doing something secret.
• Delttel Eythershield, a greedy female drow. She is an adept who is finding a missing sibling.
• Kilrall, a scattered female mindflayer. She is a barbarian who is on a mission to collect a debt.
• Trexn Ghosttkill, a smitten male goblin. He is a cleric who is seeing the world.
• Yat, a chatty female kobold. She is a wizard who is traveling with a circus.
• Obzg Armnor, a cautious male orc. He is a warrior who is doing something questionable.
• Davey Smithwell, a mopey female human. She is a fighter who is doing something amazing.

These establishments worthy of mention in Houghbin:

• The Whirling Eagle Butchers [+] The Whirling Eagle Butchers is a small, neat-looking butchershop. The building faces south with two windows, a roof made from turf, and a masonry storefront. It is located in a trashy neighborhood of the market district. This place is run by an intimidating half-elf named Don Morey. The butchershop is known for extravagant prices for the service there, and is always busy, regardless of the time. There is 1 customer in the butchershop. The city guard shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Robber Priest Inc. [+] The Robber Priest Inc. is a huge, neat-looking spicemerchant. The building faces northwest with a roof made from slate, barred windows, and a split wood storefront. It is located in a seedy neighborhood of the market district. This place is run by a worrying human named Don Jackngham. The spicemerchant is known for dirt cheap prices for the service there, and is busy most days. There are 2 customers in the spicemerchant. The local gangs gives protection to the owner and patrons.
• The Wandering Goblins Furs [+] The Wandering Goblins Furs is a huge, neat-looking furtrade. The building faces east with stained windows, a masonry storefront, and a roof made from slate. It is located in a nice neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a helpful human named Mick Dilter. The furtrade is known for slightly high prices for the service there, and is always busy, regardless of the time. There are 5 customers in the furtrade. The trade guild shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Wobblin' Cavern Inn [+] The Wobblin' Cavern Inn is a typical sized, dusty-looking inn. The building faces south with a few windows, a roof made from slate, and a lap board storefront. It is located in a new neighborhood of the shops district. This place is run by a nervous half-elf named Don VanHarerton. The inn is known for steep prices for the service there, and is constantly crowded. There is 1 customer in the inn. The trade guild gives protection to the owner and patrons.
• The Twin Frog Enchanters [+] The Twin Frog Enchanters is a typical sized, packed-looking alchemy shop. The building faces northwest with round windows, a roof made from slate, and a brick storefront. It is located in a nice neighborhood of the shops district. This place is run by a flirtatious human named Dav Brosone. The alchemy shop is known for very high prices for the service there, and is one of the busiest places in town. Upon entering you see a two headed chicken wandering around, you hear a dog barking, and you smell a foul smell. There are 2 customers in the alchemy shop. The city watch taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Thirsty Bag Temple [+] The Thirsty Bag Temple is a typical sized, clean-looking temple. The building faces east with a roof made from tile, no windows, and a mud storefront. It is located in an expensive neighborhood of the mercy district. This place is run by a self-obsessed human named Mick Peterton. The temple is known for steep prices for the service there, and has people queing out in the street. There are 5 customers in the temple. The local gangs shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The New Hearthstone Inc. [+] The New Hearthstone Inc. is a small, cluttered-looking studio. The building faces east with a stone storefront, a roof made from slate, and no windows. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by an apologetic half-elf named Gaetiyn Meadowsing. The studio is known for high prices for the service there, and usually has few visitors. There are 2 customers in the studio. The grifters steals from the owner and patrons.
• The Weary Hearthstone Rug Shop [+] The Weary Hearthstone Rug Shop is a large, crowded-looking rugmaker. The building faces northeast with a roof made from thatch, a brick storefront, and two windows. It is located in a new neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by an unreliable half-elf named Don Berville. The rugmaker is known for minimal prices for the service there, and is always busy, regardless of the time. There are 4 customers in the rugmaker. The grifters shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Severed Axe Candle Maker [+] The Severed Axe Candle Maker is an average sized, packed-looking illuminator. The building faces northwest with a split wood storefront, a roof made from slate, and broken windows. It is located in an expensive neighborhood of the fine shops district. This place is run by a melancholy half-elf named Micke Braen. The illuminator is known for minimal prices for the service there, and is busy most days. There are 5 customers in the illuminator. The city watch harass the owner and patrons.
• The Dripping Jade Herbalist [+] The Dripping Jade Herbalist is a typical sized, crowded-looking herbalist shop. The building faces southeast with a split wood storefront, round windows, and a roof made from tile. It is located in a nice neighborhood of the fine shops district. This place is run by a cowed half-elf named Danic Harield. The herbalist shop is known for moderate prices for the service there, and is usually busy but is strangely quiet as of late. There are 4 customers in the herbalist shop. The trade guild shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Forsaken Cup General Goods [+] The Forsaken Cup General Goods is a typical sized, neat-looking trading post. The building faces north with a bamboo storefront, a roof made from thatch, and clean windows. It is located in a new neighborhood of the shop district. This place is run by a sick half-elf named Dan Dilbrook. The trading post is known for high prices for the service there, and has strange opening hours. There are 2 customers in the trading post. The grifters harass the owner and patrons.
• The Elven Dragon Money Changers [+] The Elven Dragon Money Changers is a normal sized, clean-looking bank. The building faces northeast with broken windows, a roof made from slate, and a masonry storefront. It is located in a nice neighborhood of the wealthy district. This place is run by a violent human named Jame Smithden. The bank is known for next to nothing prices for the service there, and holds the record for worst service in the region. Upon entering you hear muffled voices from the back, you see and empty counter with bars in front of it, and you smell earth. There are 3 customers in the bank. The local thugs harass the owner and patrons.
• The Drifting Hammer Arena [+] The Drifting Hammer Arena is a normal sized, smelly-looking civic center. The building faces southeast with a mud storefront, dirty windows, and a roof made from slate. It is located in an expensive neighborhood of the civic district. This place is run by a lovelorn half-elf named Adanalssa Softrose. The civic center is known for high prices for the service there, and is usually busy but is strangely quiet as of late. There is 1 customer in the civic center. The roving thieves hit up the owner and patrons.
• The Wobblin' Crate Hostel [+] The Wobblin' Crate Hostel is a huge, packed-looking inn. The building faces east with stained windows, a roof made from turf, and a wood storefront. It is located in a nice neighborhood of the shops district. This place is run by a guilty half-elf named Joey Bartoliffe. The inn is known for next to nothing prices for the service there, and is constantly crowded. There is 1 customer in the inn. The trade guild gives protection to the owner and patrons.