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Welcome to Goodbin Keep!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 16,428
  • Children: 17.00% (2,792)
  • Elderly: 20.99% (3,449)

Racial Breakdown

  • 6,490 mindflayer (39.5%)
  • 3,976 elf (24.2%)
  • 3,352 minotaur (20.4%)
  • 1,430 goblin (8.7%)
  • 838 gnome (5.1%)
  • 214 orc (1.3%)
  • 128 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 323 Businesses
  • 2,500 Specialists
  • 2,007 Residences

Summary [-]

Goodbin Keep is a large city in the Britem District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,356/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Goodbin Keep has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Goodbin Keep sees a single star overhead: Cex, a large white star. Goodbin Keep also has a double moon: Sporo, a supermassive briliant silver moon and Chadi, a massive briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished basalt partition that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.85 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Goodbin Keep; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with even dirt roads in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, wealthy, trade, slums, racial, middleclass, and professional.

Government [-]

Goodbin Keep is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Goodbin Keep are often seen as honorable and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Goodbin Keep in the region is shrinking due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Goodbin Keep is ruled by Sultan Adaartthil Mistdrake. The Sultan has been in power for many years and is loved by the people. There is minor opposition to the Sultan and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.47% of the population (77 adults).

Military [-]

Goodbin Keep has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2176 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1149 (7%). Of the active duty military, 76 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and polished partition, Goodbin Keep is abysmally fortified. Goodbin Keep fighters are mocked for their use of light flail in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Goodbin Keep is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Goodbin Keep is known for the following resources:

  • Rich scorpion beds that are frequented by zombies. Tatgud Bonekiller said one might find bags of small lyres hidden around somewhere.
  • Substantial vampire spider clusters that are avoided by kittens. Troddig Skullcrusher said somoeone said someone found piles of monkey wrenches in a nearby pit.
  • Magic bamboo patches that are hunted by gru.
  • An old battle field inhabited by vampire bees that are hunted by wenches.
  • Coconut harvests that are feared by children. Jame Davridge said one might dig up a chest containing monkey wrenches buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Narun's Sceptre, a unique sceptre with the power to solve any riddle. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In olden times, the townsfolk of Hambville Bay lived in peace. Things were good, but one day an evil murderer named Porra slayed a local hero. The townsfolk tried to stop the murderer, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Lartanae Duskingeye, who was an expert bowman. Lartanae had an idea to slay the murderer by making a wager with Porra. When Lartanae Duskingeye faced the murderer, Lartanae Duskingeye killed the murderer and was killed in the process.
  • Long, long ago, a Pooka frequented the town. They say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Legends tell of Mick's Quill, a legendary quill with the knack to summon demons. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Goodbin Keep is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Special attire required. Contact Ceera.
  • Wanted: Kiduk Eaglemane has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Donic Simonrell if interested.
  • Required: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must submit to background check. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ai Thermowink.
  • Bored? Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Elhra.
  • drinking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Discretion required. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Balrim Roarleg.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Balkon Brasstracker.
  • Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Doap Oakmane.
  • A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Borrun Bloodbreeches.
  • Looking for work? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gav Electrofuel.
  • Bored? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Experienced professionals only. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Goirr to learn more.
  • Bored? I have gremlins in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Special attire required. Contact LeDav Barden if intrigued.
  • Help Needed: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen lucky stone. Opportunity to earn a title. Experienced professionals only. Contact Ceera.
  • armor tester wanted. Reward available. Contact Comai Lightninggrass if interested.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? Torton Gearsprocket has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Accidental Death insurance required. Will pay in gold. Contact Donry Southley.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Special attire required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Skaag Dullbread.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Zhugtuk Skullcracker.
  • Help! A passing Expert is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Gorag Coralbrooch for further details.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Guild membership required. Contact Mick MacBurngton.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Dave VanChrisden.

People [-]

The people in Goodbin Keep ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Flure is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a skilled locksmith. He appears skeptical.
  • Kegd Greatdoom is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent tilemaker. She appears intimidated.
  • Faenaltel Windseeker is a female elf who is known in the region as being a decent cheesemaker. She appears easily offended.
  • Ilixtra is an androgynous mindflayer who is known in the city as being a decent outfitter. It appears attentive.
  • Tohal Youngak is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked scabbardmaker. She appears mocking.
  • Goi'k'morn is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled bookseller. He appears trusting.
  • Haatlleu Fairwhisper is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled laborer. He appears idealistic.
  • Perrian Stronggath is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bowyer. She appears jaded.
  • Xrunk Foulrender is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent beer seller. She appears guarded.
  • Nbegd Bigkill is a male goblin who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled sculptor. He appears conspirational.
  • Thzzide is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled lawyer. He appears spiteful.
  • Aesnalaen Brighthunter is an androgynous elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked cobbler. It appears solemn.
  • Klarnorgath Iceis is a male minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled fishmonger. He appears trusting.
  • Mer'ith is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a mediocre good samaritan. He appears lovelorn.
  • Zog Darkstomach is a male goblin who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled barber. He appears embittered.
  • Pripne is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre tailor. She appears spiteful.
  • Mak Armripper is a male orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled undertaker. He appears smitten.
  • Alahiaiyn Bannichaser is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled courtier. He appears jaded.
  • Seesta Ragecaller is a female minotaur who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled cutler. She appears cowed.
  • Rxeb Rockrender is a male goblin who is known in the region as being a renowned astrologer. He appears chatty.
  • Larhiaiyn Wintergleam is a male elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre tavern. He appears gambling.
  • Chalantars Auvrealight is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled prostitute. She appears forgetful.
  • Tulan Electrogadget is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent soldier. He appears territorial.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Xrexn Cleaverdeath, a pacifistic male bugbear. He is an expert who is finding a missing treasure.
  • Jop, an authoritarian male kobold. He is a commoner who is doing something questionable.
  • Jam Hargan, a boastful female human. She is a barbarian who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Danes Broield, a jaded female half-orc. She is a cleric who is following a message from an angel.
  • Podta Windgath, an egotistical male minotaur. He is an expert who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Hamkey Wizzfuel, an attentive female gnome. She is an adept who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Klagl Armsnapper, a fatalistic female half-orc. She is a cleric who is here to buy spices.
  • Cardan Gyrofiz, a clumsy female gnome. She is a warrior who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Barrin Dullgem, a forbidding female deep dwarf. She is a fighter who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Yot, a sick male kobold. He is a monk who is doing something secret.
  • Dash Boarmane, a pious male ogre. He is a barbarian who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Ernaltel Floralmoon, a violent female drow. She is a fighter who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Larrigiyn Aleanears, an outlandish female drow. She is a warrior who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Ranum Backbreaker, a nosy female orc. She is an adept who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Belimain Stonegath, a territorial female minotaur. She is a rogue who is fleeing from forced labor.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Goodbin Keep:

  • The Ugly Riverside Builders [+]
  • The Playful Stump Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Ripped Beauty Inc. [+]
  • The Fat Dead Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Road Inc. [+]
  • The Elegant Song Shop [+]
  • The Punchin' Cat Locksmith [+]
  • The Tired Fireplace Supplies [+]
  • The Black Peddler Inc. [+]
  • The Beefy Mead Shoppe [+]
  • The Sterling Tree Studio [+]
  • The Dry Fig Shoppe [+]
  • The Grimy Lion Docs [+]
  • The Eastern Stump Shop [+]
  • The Drinking Cavern Arena [+]
  • The Wobblin' Cloak Roofing [+]
  • The Noisy Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Horny Eagle Legal Partners [+]
  • The Guinea Monkey Harnesses [+]
  • The Slippery Octopus Textiles [+]
  • The Dew Baiter Force [+]
  • The Salty Wine Timberyard [+]
  • The Chipped Wench Inc. [+]