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Welcome to Hasttop!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 15,340
  • Children: 33.10% (5,077)
  • Elderly: 9.50% (1,457)

Racial Breakdown

  • 7,931 mindflayer (51.7%)
  • 6,183 gnome (40.3%)
  • 476 minotaur (3.1%)
  • 445 half-dwarf (2.9%)
  • 305 other (1.9%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 303 Businesses
  • 2,333 Specialists
  • 1,828 Residences

Summary [-]

Hasttop is a large city in the Kinlak Territory with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,573/sq km), covers 0.58 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 859 meters.

Climate [-]

Hasttop has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally cold with little variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hasttop sees a single star overhead: Krok, an average yellow star. Hasttop also has a double moon: Sporo, an average dull brown moon and Chadi, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired mud brick partition that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.73 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Hasttop; no roads are major. The city is lined with even cobblestone streets in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, arena, entertainment, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Hasttop is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Hasttop are often seen as principled and the policies are honored. The political influence of Hasttop in the region is negligible due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Hasttop is ruled by Governor Thorbor Grayblood. The Governor has been in power for decades and is hated by the people. There is public opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.49% of the population (75 adults).

Military [-]

Hasttop has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2032 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 997 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 71 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and recently repaired partition, Hasttop is abysmally fortified. Hasttop fighters are mocked for their use of rapiers in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hasttop is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Hasttop is known for the following resources:

  • Cormorant flights that are feared by townspeople.
  • Fresh palm oil trees that are frequented by kittens.
  • A new cave inhabited by poisonous peacocks that are feared by townspeople. Donic Barworth said one might find piles of diamonds in a nearby pit.
  • Fruit fields that are frequented by unicorns.
  • A magical tower inhabited by tame chinchillas that are avoided by travelers. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing emeralds in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, an old woman wandered the woods and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Some say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Legends tell of Eline's Deck of cards, a unique deck of cards with the ability to find any item. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

Hasttop is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Bobrath Strongganthi.
  • Wanted: I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Safety not guaranteed. References required. Contact Yerssen ahn Yerssen.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Khalal se S'hooral.
  • Bored? Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward available. Contact Grimond Oilbreeches for further details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Brok Ironwiser.
  • Help! artifact tester wanted. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Poduk Eaglenut if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for rare quazits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Must be a quick learner. May include some hazards. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jo Simonmell.
  • I'm looking for rare squirrels, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. References required. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dzuadr Darkgloom.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will pay in gold. Contact Dane Colwell.
  • Required: Someone stole my painting. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Jo Whiteell.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ulbul Sunankle if intrigued.
  • Help! Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. May include some hazards. Contact Tudegd Damnfury.
  • Dan Tramrough has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Daney Blacktone.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Jamey Bursford for more details.
  • Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. References required. Contact Mimmrog Backbreaker to learn more.
  • Missing shovel. We suspect rabbits are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Daves Clayley.
  • Bounty for giant spiders, dead or alive. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Hecaristar Rainkos.
  • mephits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Gaverani Athkan for further details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will pay in gold. Contact Kadr Darkbone.

People [-]

The people in Hasttop love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mal Thermofiz is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled copyist. He appears exhausted.
  • En'toor is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled copyist. She appears patriotic.
  • Waerall is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a skilled roofer. He appears embittered.
  • Wou'toor is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled artist. He appears giddy.
  • Hewrette Tiddlysprocket is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled leatherworker. She appears nervous.
  • Fliaa Rainrunner is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a gifted rugmaker. He appears egotistical.
  • Gabvin Tinkerscope is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre barber. She appears solemn.
  • Tor Electroblast is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted entertainer. She appears fatalistic.
  • Vesstra is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled bather. He appears xenophobic.
  • Yorgan Foecrown is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent bounty hunter. She appears quiet.
  • Cot Coggleblast is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned potter. He appears pacifistic.
  • Skadin Slatehall is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned barber. He appears cautious.
  • Aian Gyrocog is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent blacksmith. She appears deluded.
  • Cotton Gyrocog is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a gifted brewer. She appears outlandish.
  • Sartmos Thunderis is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a skilled coach driver. She appears melancholy.
  • Gab Gearfiz is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a gifted chickenbutcher. He appears prejudiced.
  • Yordin Uglygem is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled good samaritan. He appears greedy.
  • Teko Armigan is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre ropemaker. She appears shifty.
  • Huter is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled herbalist. She appears easily offended.
  • Jendan Triggerfiz is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a legendary cobbler. She appears unreliable.
  • Magatrah Oatmarr is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a renowned interpreter. He appears drunken.
  • Jo VanBriwell is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled watercarrier. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Ganthiok Swiftstrider is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a renowned saddler. She appears skeptical.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Masrr, a trusting female mindflayer. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • S'hoorssen seh Khalzin, a worrying female lizardfolk. She is a warrior who is following rumors of riches.
  • Xrezn Wormrender, a melancholy female goblin. She is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Gaeartlas Hawkgleam, a forgetful female half-elf. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Ghrig, a gluttonous male troglodyte. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Esteas Earthbash, an apologetic male minotaur. He is a fighter who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Garrun Redback, an efficient female dwarf. She is a commoner who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Adadin Greaseyanvil, a mocking male half-dwarf. He is a cleric who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Gkutet Metalwiser, a drunken male goblin. He is a sorcerer who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Paz, a sick male kobold. He is a fighter who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Rxomn Bigbone, a greedy male goblin. He is a commoner who is finding a missing friend.
  • Comira Slowbridge, an exhausted female halfling. She is a sorcerer who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Tbunk Wormbone, a conspirational female bugbear. She is a druid who is seeing the world.
  • Rbuk Ironmaw, a cautious female hobgoblin. She is a warrior who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Bronir Drakecloak, an embittered female dwarf. She is an adept who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Gagbu Mokbreaker, a self-obsessed female orc. She is a druid who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Tom Cobblebit, a giddy female gnome. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Khalzin seh Khalzor, a gosipy female lizardfolk. She is a cleric who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Gozzer, a mocking female troglodyte. She is an expert who is here to buy slaves.
  • Klaggob Headsnapper, an egotistical female bugbear. She is a wizard who is following the voices.
  • Faevarava Hawkbow, a fatalistic androgynous drow. It is a barbarian who is seeking revenge.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hasttop:

  • The Whistling Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Crooked Jade Inc. [+]
  • The Drinking Harpoon Herbalist [+]
  • The Prancing Horse Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Fallen Whisper Inc. [+]
  • The Wobblin' Wine Inn [+]
  • The Smithy Thug Shop [+]
  • The Oiled Cavern Bags [+]
  • The Dirty Cup City Guard [+]
  • The Dwarven Cup Shop [+]
  • The Weary Hen Rug Shop [+]
  • The Drunken Hatchet Jewelers [+]
  • The Dripping Ulcer Herbalist [+]
  • The Hungry Three House of Law [+]
  • The Drunken Twins Jewelers [+]
  • The Fat House Inc. [+]
  • The Merry Dog Pub [+]
  • The Seven Wig Candle Maker [+]
  • The White Song Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Snoring Fox Clinic [+]
  • The Perfumed Princess Vineyards [+]
  • The Broken Baiter Leatherworks [+]
  • The Squalid Whisper Shoes [+]