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Welcome to Jackberg!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 220
  • Children: 38.64% (85)
  • Elderly: 5.00% (11)

Racial Breakdown

  • 147 troglodyte (66.8%)
  • 24 minotaur (10.9%)
  • 17 other (7.7%)
  • 12 goblin (5.4%)
  • 9 hobgoblin (4%)
  • 6 drow (2.7%)
  • 5 bugbear (2.2%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 29 Residences

Summary [-]

Jackberg is a hamlet in the Upper Conagan Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (437/sq km), covers 0.50 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 797 meters.

Climate [-]

Jackberg has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Jackberg sees a single star overhead: Nal, a small yellow star. Jackberg also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Jackberg; 1 road is major. The city is lined with muddy cobblestone streets in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a shops district.

Government [-]

Jackberg is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Jackberg are often seen as upright and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Jackberg in the region is shrinking due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Jackberg is ruled by Commander Davic Martiliffe. The Commander has been in power for mere days and is honored by the people. There is minor opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.91% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Jackberg has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 30 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 15 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Jackberg is tolerably fortified. Jackberg fighters are respected for their use of throwing daggers in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Jackberg is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Jackberg is known for the following resources:

  • Berry fields that are frequented by zombies. Gab Thermotonk said one might find a stash of kitten mittens in a well.
  • Berry fields that are frequented by townspeople.
  • A new grave yard inhabited by poisonous caterpillars that are hunted by witches. Mods Metalstomach said the locals speak of a chest containing kitten mittens in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, the royals of Elberfalls lived in peace. Things were good, but one day Zhusab Skullcracker the ghoul stole a priceless heirloom. The royals tried to stop the ghoul, but were caught. Along came a hero named Daney Chaing, who was a sneaky thief. Daney had an idea to slay the ghoul by making a wager with Zhusab Skullcracker. When Daney Chaing faced the ghoul, Daney Chaing killed the ghoul and rescued Elberfalls.

Events [-]

Jackberg is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Contact Tberm Damnkill.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Must not smell. Contact Bokillian Earthis.
  • Bounty for homuncului, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Bablita Cobblesprocket.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Blishah Neckcrusher.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Yorag Startunnel.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with valuable information. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Joe Whitville.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen shoe. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mub Ghosttrot for further details.

People [-]

The people in Jackberg are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ghrilak is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a mocked glassmaker. He appears outlandish.
  • Adatinne Broadheart is a female drow who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled cartwright. She appears forbidding.
  • Brods Darkdeath is a male hobgoblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent chandler. He appears resentful.
  • Dastius Masganthi is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a decent social worker. She appears trusting.
  • Ceeg is a female troglodyte who is known in the region as being a mediocre bookseller. She appears exhausted.
  • Kods Fouldeath is a male goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent harness maker. He appears greedy.
  • Chanallas Broadlight is a female drow who is known in the region as being a legendary stablehand. She appears unreliable.
  • Larhiatel Wavecloak is a female drow who is known in the region as being a decent scabbardmaker. She appears spiteful.
  • Surpzer is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled spicemerchant. He appears forbidding.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Magagani Darkkan, a gluttonous male minotaur. He is a barbarian who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Yap, a resentful female kobold. She is an expert who is traveling with an important person.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Jackberg:

  • The Grumbling Wig Inc. [+]
  • The Gutted Flask Harnesses [+]
  • The Honest Frog Shop [+]
  • The Plaid Elf Hostel [+]
  • The Wooden Cup Shrine [+]
  • The Horny Frog Shoppe [+]
  • The Seven Stump Candle Maker [+]
  • The Punchin' Ivy Locksmith [+]
  • The Cloven Troll Dry Goods [+]