Welcome to Hiastein!

Hiastein is known for the following resources:

• Plentiful new guano banks that are avoided by children. Cor said rumors tell of a chest containing platinum buried near there.
• A magical castle inhabited by defenseless elephants that are hunted by gru. Somoeone said someone found a stash of iron maidens buried near there.
• An ancient grave yard inhabited by poisonous spiders that are feared by gru.

• Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Elartiyn Arkeneawhisper.
• Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Mhutzrog Skullkiller for more details.
• Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen lucky stone. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rugbok Foulfury.
• Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Contact Mer'k'morn to learn more.
• Wanted: I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Must be a quick learner. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Mickey Southbrook.
• A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Aesrigaen Lightseeker.
• tincure tester wanted. Must be clean. Reward available. Contact Joes Daven.
• Help Needed: Looking for something new? A passing Commoner is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Discretion required. Contact Kbok Dreadhowl.

• Hallenava Lightears is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled locksmith. She appears pacifistic.
• Dav Giacogan is a male human who is known in the city as being a mediocre mason. He appears efficient.
• Davey Dilman is a female human who is known in the city as being a legendary trader. She appears exhausted.
• Borbor Smokeguard is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled artist. He appears authoritarian.
• Falbul Wavemead is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted woodseller. He appears intimidating.
• Cot Wizzbolt is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned jailer. She appears lovelorn.
• James VanBaridge is a female human who is known in the region as being a decent ship captain. She appears quiet.
• Haalanlleu Goldenshield is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked brewer. He appears spiteful.
• Carmida Cogglewink is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned mercenary. She appears quiet.
• Mickry Southett is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a gifted harness maker. She appears easily offended.

• Gwanalssa Gysseshadow, a jolly male elf. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a slum.
• Balrim Darkshield, a self-obsessed male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is following rumors of riches.
• Gushog Backkiller, a thick female half-orc. She is a fighter who is on a mission to capture someone.

These establishments worthy of mention in Hiastein:

• The Tattered Ulcer Worship House [+] The Tattered Ulcer Worship House is an average sized, packed-looking temple. The building faces southeast with a wood storefront, stained windows, and a roof made from turf. It is located in a seedy neighborhood of the mercy district. This place is run by an accusatory dwarf named Grumbin Talonbellows. The temple is known for high prices for the service there, and has people queing out in the street. There are 3 customers in the temple. The trade guild harass the owner and patrons.
• The Fat Jade Inc. [+] The Fat Jade Inc. is a typical sized, orderly-looking tile shop. The building faces north with a roof made from thatch, a few windows, and a mud storefront. It is located in a new neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a guarded half-elf named Halhialas Softeye. The tile shop is known for high prices for the service there, and holds the record for worst service in the region. There are 4 customers in the tile shop. The crime mobs harass the owner and patrons.
• The Punchin' Flask Locksmith [+] The Punchin' Flask Locksmith is a huge, neat-looking locksmith. The building faces southeast with a roof made from turf, a few windows, and a mud storefront. It is located in a seedy neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a mocking gnome named Wizgles Triggerfiz. The locksmith is known for slightly high prices for the service there, and is on the verge of closing. There is 1 customer in the locksmith. The organized crime bosses hit up the owner and patrons.
• The Dancing Dungeon Inc. [+] The Dancing Dungeon Inc. is a small, crowded-looking wagon yard. The building faces southeast with no windows, a roof made from turf, and a brick storefront. It is located in an empty neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a xenophobic half-elf named Jo Harewicz. The wagon yard is known for reasonable prices for the service there, and is usually empty. There are 3 customers in the wagon yard. The crime mobs shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Mulled Whisper Inc. [+] The Mulled Whisper Inc. is an average sized, crowded-looking tavern. The building faces south with small windows, a roof made from thatch, and a masonry storefront. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the market district. This place is run by a pious gnome named Mal Fusesprocket. The tavern is known for slightly high prices for the service there, and usually has few visitors. There are 4 customers in the tavern. The mobsters steals from the owner and patrons.
• The Deadly Paladin House of Ill Repute [+] The Deadly Paladin House of Ill Repute is a huge, crowded-looking brothel. The building faces southeast with a roof made from turf, many windows, and a mud storefront. It is located in an old neighborhood of the poor district. This place is run by a greedy half-elf named Gaelanaen Riverbough. The brothel is known for suspiciously low prices for the long back rubs there, and is usually empty. Upon entering you smell perfume, you see candles and drapery, and you hear quiet music. There are 4 customers in the brothel. The roving thieves steals from the owner and patrons.
• The Wistful Harpoon Shoppe [+] The Wistful Harpoon Shoppe is an average sized, messy-looking shop. The building faces northeast with large windows, a roof made from tile, and a stone storefront. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a jolly half-elf named Chaarttars Norreriver. The shop is known for fair prices for the service there, and is constantly crowded. There are 5 customers in the shop. The city watch harass the owner and patrons.
• The Mad Three Shop [+] The Mad Three Shop is a small, orderly-looking translator. The building faces southwest with a wood storefront, a roof made from tile, and tiny windows. It is located in an empty neighborhood of the embassy district. This place is run by a solemn gnome named Jenvin Geargadget. The translator is known for extravagant prices for the service there, and is completely abandoned, and often forgotten. There is 1 customer in the translator. The roving thieves steals from the owner and patrons.
• The Colored Ivy Dry Goods [+] The Colored Ivy Dry Goods is a huge, dusty-looking grocery store. The building faces northwest with broken windows, a bamboo storefront, and a roof made from tile. It is located in a new neighborhood of the market district. This place is run by a worrying human named Jame Corley. The grocery store is known for suspiciously low prices for the service there, and is unappreciated by the locals. There is 1 customer in the grocery store. The local gangs harass the owner and patrons.
• The Hilltop Pot Druggist [+] The Hilltop Pot Druggist is a typical sized, cluttered-looking apothecary. The building faces east with a bamboo storefront, a few windows, and a roof made from turf. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the fine shops district. This place is run by a greedy gnome named Bonan Electrofiz. The apothecary is known for high prices for the service there, and is eerily empty . Upon entering you see bottles vials and stacks of grian and herbs, you hear yelling from the back of the shop, and you smell fresh herbs. There is 1 customer in the apothecary. The local thugs shakes down the owner and patrons.