Welcome to Dowden!

Dowden is known for the following resources:

• Poisonous kitten glarings that are feared by travelers. Torgan Tinkerblast said rumors tell of bags of copper in a dungeon.
• Paltry clam beds that are visited frequently by zombies. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing copper in a well.
• Creepy fruit fields that are avoided by wenches. The locals speak of a chest containing saphires in a dungeon.
• An old battle field inhabited by carnivorous crows that are avoided by unicorns.
• A magical gazebo inhabited by defenseless chinchillas that are feared by children.
• Ancient timber plantations that are visited frequently by townspeople. Mog Bladedoom said rumors tell of a stash of monkey wrenches in a dungeon.

• Adept seeks apprentice. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Khalssen heh Khalssen.
• Help Wanted: Missing family heirloom. We suspect bats are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Porka.
• Wanted: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elhkaro.
• Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Borrun Graysmelter for more information.
• Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Must be clean. Reward is a secret. Contact S'herssen ahn S'hoorzor if intrigued.
• Needed: Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Will pay in gold. Contact Snororin Quartzmoor.
• Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Tor Tiddlyjet to learn more.
• Help! Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Anka to learn more.
• Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Experienced professionals only. Reward is a priceless heirloom. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Charigssa Shadefire if intrigued.
• I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome imps required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Shugbush Backbreaker.
• I'm looking for rare mephits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Skadin Copperdoor if interested.
• Bored? Abagin Marblechest has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Danic Tramngton to learn more.
• Want to earn some quick coin? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Bon Cobblesprocket.
• 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 pay in gold. Contact Gwahiaanae Summerfire.
• Danry Moren has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Nhubuh Moksnapper if interested.
• Help! Looking for work? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Discretion required. Reward is a secret. Contact S'hoorzin se Gheal.
• Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Must be clean. Reward available. Contact Nugbsh Legcracker.
• Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Contact Mick Dilhouse.
• Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Contact Surpraz for further details.

• Aeshiathil Goldenhand is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent cartwright. She appears self-obsessed.
• Hobg Bonecracker is a male bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned ropemaker. He appears easily offended.
• Tmbok Foulrender is a male goblin who is known in the city as being a mediocre pastrycook. He appears impatient.
• Larlenthil Morningwatch is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled warehouse worker. She appears sick.
• Traglub Skullcracker The Brave is a male bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre forester. He appears greedy.
• Zog Laughhost is a male goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre ropemaker. He appears fashion concious.
• Alanaltars Duskrun is a male drow who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled chandler. He appears smitten.
• Alanaliyn Evenbough is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled tavern. He appears accusatory.
• Nabdab Backcrusher is a female bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent navigator. She appears insecure.
• Dzuog Ranthowl is a male bugbear who is known in the world as being a decent entertainer. He appears intimidated.
• Xregd Wormmouth is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted weaver. She appears patriotic.
• Davic Rosefield is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled painter. She appears jolly.
• Rhogla Mokcracker is a male bugbear who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled banker. He appears vengeful.
• Narok Dreadhost is a male goblin who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled brewer. He appears easily offended.
• Aesnalinne Hunithsun is a male drow who is known in the world as being a gifted spicemerchant. He appears mopey.
• Abaellava Jaderiver is an androgynous half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled locksmith. It appears exhausted.
• Gaeelltars Wolfears is a female drow who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled grocer. She appears gambling.
• Dav Andrerell is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled trader. She appears lonely.
• Jamic Carngham is a male lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled plasterer. He appears nervous.
• Halhiainne Goldenfire is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned apothecary. He appears cowed.
• Haaartlleu Farears is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled plasterer. She appears mocking.
• Jame Castidge is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled furrier. He appears forgetful.
• Haavaraen Dewmist is a male drow who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled official. He appears violent.

• Mickes Smithridge, an idealistic female lycanthrope. She is a commoner who is traveling with a diplomat.
• Chalantel Frostrun, an apologetic male drow. He is a commoner who is doing something questionable.
• Gkutun Oozeshredder, a greedy male bugbear. He is a commoner who is seeing the world.
• Jame Rosenworth, an embittered female lycanthrope. She is an expert who is finding work as a spy.
• Dzuzar Metalkill, a battle-ready male bugbear. He is a bard who is seeing the city.
• Rbexn Evilhand, a guilty male goblin. He is an expert who is seeking dishonest work.
• Kzomd Darkshredder, a lonely male goblin. He is a barbarian who is seeing the world.
• Meb Metalstomach, a pacifistic female goblin. She is a commoner who is fleeing overdue taxes.
• Joes Southhouse, a resentful male lycanthrope. He is a bard who is finding a long-lost distant relative.

These establishments worthy of mention in Dowden:

• The Northern Octopus Inc. [+] The Northern Octopus Inc. is a large, crowded-looking weaver. The building faces south with a mud storefront, a roof made from turf, and a few windows. It is located in an empty neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by an unreliable lycanthrope named Jam Whitleton. The weaver is known for extravagant prices for the service there, and usually has few visitors. There are 2 customers in the weaver. The trade guild taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Wobbly Swagger Inn [+] The Wobbly Swagger Inn is an average sized, crowded-looking inn. The building faces north with a roof made from thatch, stained windows, and a masonry storefront. It is located in a new neighborhood of the shops district. This place is run by a sick lycanthrope named Jo Simonore. The inn is known for steep prices for the service there, and is constantly crowded. There are 4 customers in the inn. The local thugs harass the owner and patrons.
• The Bottomless Nomad Fish Camp [+] The Bottomless Nomad Fish Camp is a large, disgusting-looking fishery. The building faces south with a roof made from tile, a lap board storefront, and clean windows. It is located in a nice neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a nervous drow named Darriginne Aleawing. The fishery is known for dirt cheap prices for the service there, and is avoided by the locals for reasons unknown. Upon entering you smell something fishy. There is 1 customer in the fishery. The neighborhood watch harass the owner and patrons.
• The Bottomless Fig Fish House [+] The Bottomless Fig Fish House is a large, messy-looking fishery. The building faces northeast with a roof made from slate, a lap board storefront, and small windows. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a thick half-elf named Mickry Simonore. The fishery is known for moderate prices for the service there, and is avoided by the locals for reasons unknown. Upon entering you smell something fishy. There are 3 customers in the fishery. The local gangs steals from the owner and patrons.
• The Sloppy Princess Reference Center [+] The Sloppy Princess Reference Center is a typical sized, crowded-looking library. The building faces southeast with a roof made from tile, round windows, and a brick storefront. It is located in a seedy neighborhood of the fine shops district. This place is run by a contrarian lycanthrope named Davey Bernaer. The library is known for extravagant prices for the service there, and rarely has room for new business. There are 2 customers in the library. The trade guild steals from the owner and patrons.
• The Glaring Monk Inc. [+] The Glaring Monk Inc. is a small, clean-looking weaponshop. The building faces south with a roof made from slate, a stone storefront, and two windows. It is located in a new neighborhood of the merchant district. This place is run by an attentive bugbear named Homagh Necksnapper. The weaponshop is known for high prices for the service there, and only attracts people from out of town. There are 2 customers in the weaponshop. The grifters shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Laughing Eagle Wainwright [+] The Laughing Eagle Wainwright is a typical sized, orderly-looking cartwright. The building faces northwest with a split wood storefront, large windows, and a roof made from turf. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by an exhausted bugbear named Sobbuul Legkiller. The cartwright is known for slightly high prices for the service there, and is eerily empty . There are 3 customers in the cartwright. The local gangs taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Lecherous Three Glass Crafters [+] The Lecherous Three Glass Crafters is a typical sized, dirty-looking glassmaker hut. The building faces southwest with a roof made from slate, a mud storefront, and clean windows. It is located in a new neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a loud goblin named Dzuods Foulslay. The glassmaker hut is known for very high prices for the service there, and is completely abandoned, and often forgotten. Upon entering you see panes of glass and mirrors, you hear a bellows pumping, and you smell a burning forge. There are 4 customers in the glassmaker hut. The grifters taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Smiling Jade Shop [+] The Smiling Jade Shop is a large, filthy-looking bakery. The building faces northeast with a roof made from slate, many windows, and a split wood storefront. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the shops district. This place is run by an efficient lycanthrope named Davic Morwell. The bakery is known for very high prices for the hot buns there, and rarely has room for new business. Upon entering you hear a kitten mewing, you smell scent fresh bread, and you see fresh rolls. There are 4 customers in the bakery. The organized crime bosses gives protection to the owner and patrons.
• The Warm Hole Rugs [+] The Warm Hole Rugs is a typical sized, messy-looking rugmaker. The building faces northwest with two windows, a wood storefront, and a roof made from thatch. It is located in an old neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a gambling half-elf named Alelananae Dusksong. The rugmaker is known for extravagant prices for the service there, and is always busy, regardless of the time. There are 5 customers in the rugmaker. The crime mobs taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Dry Peddler Shoppe [+] The Dry Peddler Shoppe is a normal sized, dusty-looking cobblershop. The building faces south with dirty windows, a roof made from tile, and a split wood storefront. It is located in a seedy neighborhood of the market district. This place is run by a shifty lycanthrope named James Giacoes. The cobblershop is known for slightly high prices for the work there, and is usually busy but is strangely quiet as of late. Upon entering you see old shoes and bit of leather, you smell scent of leather, and you hear silence. There are 4 customers in the cobblershop. The racketeers harass the owner and patrons.
• The Chicken Mug Farmers Market [+] The Chicken Mug Farmers Market is an average sized, clean-looking haymerchant. The building faces northwest with a wood storefront, a roof made from tile, and three windows. It is located in a new neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a smug drow named Adaartthil Killemoon. The haymerchant is known for extravagant prices for the service there, and is unappreciated by the locals. There are 4 customers in the haymerchant. The local gangs hit up the owner and patrons.
• The Ruby Snake Inc. [+] The Ruby Snake Inc. is a typical sized, smelly-looking stable. The building faces east with a roof made from thatch, a brick storefront, and barred windows. It is located in an old neighborhood of the professional district. This place is run by a treasure-obsessed half-elf named Danic Franling. The stable is known for suspiciously low prices for the service there, and is busy most days. There are 3 customers in the stable. The local gangs taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Flaming Cock Inc. [+] The Flaming Cock Inc. is an average sized, filthy-looking dock. The building faces north with a roof made from thatch, a stone storefront, and two windows. It is located in a trashy neighborhood of the docks district. This place is run by a forgetful bugbear named Dzuomn Evildamn. The dock is known for high prices for the service there, and has strange opening hours. There are 4 customers in the dock. The neighborhood watch taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Blabbering Paladin Magic Shop [+] The Blabbering Paladin Magic Shop is a small, dirty-looking magic shop. The building faces east with a stone storefront, small windows, and a roof made from tile. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the fine shops district. This place is run by a treasure-obsessed half-elf named Larleniyn Orlesong. The magic shop is known for extravagant prices for the service there, and is avoided by the locals for reasons unknown. There are 2 customers in the magic shop. The police hit up the owner and patrons.
• The Blabbering Thunderbird Inc. [+] The Blabbering Thunderbird Inc. is an average sized, cluttered-looking law enforcement. The building faces south with broken windows, a roof made from turf, and a brick storefront. It is located in a new neighborhood of the civic district. This place is run by a mopey half-elf named Joey Claying. The law enforcement is known for unreasonable prices for the service there, and is avoided by the locals for reasons unknown. There are 4 customers in the law enforcement. The city watch hit up the owner and patrons.
• The Slaughtered Rock Inc. [+] The Slaughtered Rock Inc. is a small, dusty-looking workshop. The building faces east with large windows, a roof made from slate, and a stone storefront. It is located in a trashy neighborhood of the shop district. This place is run by a guarded goblin named Brkasr Laughdoom. The workshop is known for extravagant prices for the service there, and is crowded every night. Upon entering you smell sawdust, you hear hammering from the back, and you see tools and bits of wood lying around. There is 1 customer in the workshop. The police hit up the owner and patrons.
• The Crooked Flame Inc. [+] The Crooked Flame Inc. is a large, messy-looking smokehouse. The building faces north with clean windows, a roof made from thatch, and a mud storefront. It is located in a new neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by an attentive bugbear named Tmadr Laughstomach. The smokehouse is known for minimal prices for the service there, and is usually empty. There is 1 customer in the smokehouse. The grifters steals from the owner and patrons.
• The Strangled Skull General Merchandise [+] The Strangled Skull General Merchandise is a huge, neat-looking general store. The building faces north with a bamboo storefront, a roof made from turf, and a few windows. It is located in a trashy neighborhood of the market district. This place is run by a xenophobic bugbear named Narexn Dreadwiser. The general store is known for reasonable prices for the service there, and has people queing out in the street. There is 1 customer in the general store. The city watch shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Tipsy Wagon Supplies [+] The Tipsy Wagon Supplies is a huge, packed-looking chandlery shop. The building faces south with a brick storefront, stained windows, and a roof made from tile. It is located in an old neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a healthy lycanthrope named Dav Brain. The chandlery shop is known for dirt cheap prices for the service there, and has people queing out in the street. There are 4 customers in the chandlery shop. The racketeers shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Angry Helix Shoppe [+] The Angry Helix Shoppe is a huge, crowded-looking cheeseshop. The building faces south with a roof made from turf, a bamboo storefront, and a few windows. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by an impatient lycanthrope named Joey Braing. The cheeseshop is known for minimal prices for the service there, and is avoided by the locals for reasons unknown. Upon entering you hear yelling in the back, you see many wheels of chese, and you smell a slightly sweet smell of cheese. There are 4 customers in the cheeseshop. The grifters shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The New Devil Inc. [+] The New Devil Inc. is a normal sized, orderly-looking studio. The building faces east with two windows, a mud storefront, and a roof made from turf. It is located in a trashy neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by an insecure lycanthrope named Daves Tramne. The studio is known for unreasonable prices for the service there, and usually has few visitors. There are 3 customers in the studio. The police hit up the owner and patrons.
• The Old Jade Fine Bows [+] The Old Jade Fine Bows is a typical sized, tidy-looking bowyer. The building faces east with no windows, a roof made from slate, and a mud storefront. It is located in a trashy neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a violent half-elf named Joe Barham. The bowyer is known for dirt cheap prices for the service there, and is empty during the day but busy in the evening. There is 1 customer in the bowyer. The neighborhood watch taxes the owner and patrons.