Census Data
General Information
- Pop. Estimate: 4,384
- Children: 10.33% (453)
- Elderly: 25.73% (1,128)
Racial Breakdown
- 2,013 half-dwarf (45.9%)
- 1,421 halfling (32.4%)
- 895 half-orc (20.4%)
- 55 other (1.2%)
Misc.
- 5 Districts
- 132 Businesses
- 622 Specialists
- 534 Residences
Summary [-]
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Byhead is known for the following resources:
- A magical shrine inhabited by defenseless caterpillars that are feared by vampires. One might dig up bags of platinum buried near there.
- Caterpillar nests that are avoided by locals. Pat said rumors tell of bags of small lyres buried near there.
- A new cave inhabited by tame bats that are avoided by wenches.
- Old vegetable patches that are feared by wenches. Tilraz said rumors tell of piles of diamonds hidden around somewhere.
Culture [-]
Legends [-]
- In times gone by, the constable of Dixwood Creek lived happily. Things were good, but one day an evil vampire named Dak Bearsnout destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to stop the vampire, but failed miserably. Along came a clumsy mindflayer named Harthul, who was a sneaky thief. Harthul had a plan to trick the vampire by killing the vampire while he slept. When Harthul faced the vampire, Harthul killed the vampire.
- Legends tell of Gur's Rose, a magical rose with the capability to grant wishes. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
- Legends tell of Adada's Bag of beans, a cursed bag of beans with the ability to make people cry. It was stolen from a locked vault.
- Years ago, the villagers of Saint Janesland Branch thrived. Things were good, but one day a devil named Ceeraz took over the town. The villagers tried to kill Ceeraz, but didn't get close. Along came a human named Joic Greenall, who was a skilled storyteller. Joic had the thought to slay the devil by making a wager with Ceeraz. When Joic Greenall faced the devil, Joic Greenall killed the devil and rescued the hostages.
- Legends tell of Borgin's Fiddle, a magical fiddle with the capability to move on its own accord. It mysteriously disappeared.
Events [-]
Job Postings [-]
- Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Mickry Chriserton.
- dungeon goop tester wanted. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tilkaro.
- I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Special attire required. Contact Xruk Irondoom for further details.
- Needed: Need a change of pace? Pok Rocknut has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact S'herzor teh S'herzin.
- Required: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Prior experience required. Reward is a secret. Contact Cees.
- I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome feral cats required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Serious inquiries only. Contact Uap Oaktooth.
- Wanted: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mick Broey.
- Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Durond Smokeguard.
- Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Ghugut Backcrusher.
- Help! Bounty for derros, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Jory Mororth if interested.
- Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grinrall.
- Help Needed: Looking for work? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Davey Davidorth if intrigued.
- Needed: I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Arbor Earthcairn if interested.
People [-]
Citizens [-]
- Dadd Bonecrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled plasterer. She appears efficient.
- Dave Carwell is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled trader. He appears grieving.
- Gab Necknor is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled priest. He appears skeptical.
- Coda Firemind is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted ropemaker. He appears skeptical.
- Davic Barard is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled good samaritan. She appears mopey.
- Tolgold Warmmind is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled messenger. He appears clumsy.
- Eline Simpletoe is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled engineer. He appears smug.
- Joes Marland is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled professor. She appears deluded.
- Davic Blackhouse is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled tanner. He appears greedy.
- Malne Earthgirdle is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mocked harness maker. She appears forbidding.
- Jamey MacClayngham is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a mocked wine seller. She appears healthy.
- Ardin Bronzechisel is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent potter. He appears solemn.
- Balrin Moonear is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled innkeeper. He appears pious.
- Falda Wildfox is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled official. She appears intimidating.
- Grumbin Rubykeg is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled glovemaker. He appears impatient.
- Amainaine Plumpgulas is an androgynous halfling who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled warehouse worker. It appears exhausted.
Travelers [-]
- Bjorktmos Stonethorn, a guilty male minotaur. He is a warrior who is delivering a message to a merchant.
- Rugoten Evilwiser, a deluded male goblin. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a trader.
- Gilmida Wizzjet, a homesick male gnome. He is an expert who is fleeing a bad family situation.
- Pocodo Swiftstoat, a fatalistic female halfling. She is a fighter who is doing something questionable.
- Ellenaen Auvreafire, a drunken female oddball. She is a commoner who is doing something nefarious.
- S'hoorzin teh Yerzin, a nosy male lizardfolk. He is a fighter who is traveling the world as a beggar.
- S'herzor heh S'herzin, a resentful male lizardfolk. He is a commoner who is finding work as a spy.
- Tgadr Ogrehost, a xenophobic male bugbear. He is an adept who is fleeing overdue taxes.
- Cak, a battle-ready male kobold. He is an adept who is traveling with an important person.
- Gohdek Spiritrangli, a smitten male minotaur. He is a bard who is here to buy slaves.
- Arril Starneck, a smug male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
- Mas'ith, a cowed male mindflayer. He is a fighter who is doing something amazing.
Locales [-]
Establishments [-]
These establishments worthy of mention in Byhead:
- The Hungry Clowns Legal Partners [+]
- The Six Days Shipyard [+]
- The Randy Wand Correctional Centre [+]
- The Whirling Jane Butchers [+]
- The Chipped Elves Inc. [+]
- The Belching Pig Shoppe [+]
- The Wooden Wagon Lodge [+]
- The Violet Dog Stockyard [+]
- The Vulgar Ent Furs [+]
- The Tipsy Bucket Supplies [+]
- The Musty Widowers Inc. [+]
- The Randy Pig Group [+]
- The Royal Crate Chop House [+]
- The Blue Halflings Scribe [+]
- The Glaring Rose Inc. [+]
- The Beefy Ivy Shoppe [+]