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Welcome to Bankari!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 748
  • Children: 22.86% (171)
  • Elderly: 16.71% (125)

Racial Breakdown

  • 630 human (84.2%)
  • 95 half-elf (12.7%)
  • 9 half-orc (1.2%)
  • 8 elf (1%)
  • 6 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 33 Businesses
  • 52 Specialists
  • 82 Residences

Summary [-]

Bankari is a village in the Kinbeish Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is lightly populated (1,197/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Bankari has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally chilly with strong variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Bankari sees a single star overhead: Meluri, an average orange star. Bankari also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing black hole that has been around for centuries and an imposing supernova that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy mud brick barrier that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.85 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Bankari; no roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone streets in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor and racial.

Government [-]

Bankari is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly decent. Officials in Bankari are often seen as honest and the policies are respected. The political influence of Bankari in the region is improving due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Bankari is ruled by Emperor Ulril Orangecutter. The Emperor has been in power for several decades and is revered by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Emperor and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, who can be bribed. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.20% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Bankari has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 108 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 48 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 5 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and sturdy barrier, Bankari is moderately fortified. Bankari fighters are revered for their use of javelins in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Bankari is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Bankari is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant rock salt deposits that are feared by children.
  • Vampire caterpillar nests that are visited frequently by zombies.
  • Guano banks that are avoided by locals. Wit said somoeone said someone found piles of small lyres in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Junita's Tiara, a legendary tiara with the knack to summon demons. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • In the olden days, a wizard named Nat wandered the region when the wind blows from the west. Folks say that if you see her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • In times gone by, a hag wandered the field once a year and was drawn towards misbehaving children. People say that the hag will ask for your help, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Some time ago, a Boogyman lingered in the region before dawn. People say that the Boogyman will ask for your help, then carry you away.

Events [-]

Bankari is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bounty for beaky brain monsters, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Murm Nightdeath.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a secret. Contact Coina Glitterlady.
  • Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be quick on your feet. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Nbegd Ironbone.
  • Nhubb Skullnor has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. May include some hazards. Contact Pat for further details.
  • Missing golden skill. We suspect quazits are the culprit. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Faenaltel Orlefeather.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome lizards required. Reward is a secret. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Throril Ambergrieve if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for rare stirge, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Dan Jackewicz.
  • Help! Monk seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Contact Gheal fe Khalssen.
  • Required: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must be clean. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Dan VanBernawood.

People [-]

The people in Bankari love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mickes Claystone is a male human who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled timberwright. He appears jaded.
  • Done Kleinnson is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent social worker. He appears loud.
  • Daves Petrhews is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre handyman. He appears giddy.
  • Delhiaaen Mistsing is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre woodcarver. He appears greedy.
  • Delnaltel Orlelight is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked dyer. She appears smitten.
  • Ilrigava Eytherglow is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent tinker. She appears boastful.
  • Ilnalava Maernoak is a female elf who is known in the city as being a skilled artist. She appears greedy.
  • Haaarttars Everbough is a female elf who is known in the region as being a skilled woodcarver. She appears contrarian.
  • Ernalaen Roothelm is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled weaponsmith. He appears gambling.
  • Ilelliyn Earthleaf is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled undertaker. He appears spiteful.
  • Mizg Skullsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled barber. He appears grieving.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Posh Rocktooth, a drunken female ogre. She is an aristocrat who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Throbgurg Moknor, a shifty female orc. She is a commoner who is traveling with a circus.
  • Thzz'k'morn, a skeptical female mindflayer. She is a fighter who is doing something secret.
  • Ghezin teh Khalssen, a nosy male lizardfolk. He is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Tmzar Rockshadow, a gambling female goblin. She is a paladin who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Ardor Wavebreeches, a worrying female dwarf. She is a commoner who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Bankari:

  • The Belching Swagger Magic Shop [+]
  • The Cloven Snake Inc. [+]
  • The Wild Nomad Bath House [+]
  • The Sterling Cup Studio [+]
  • The Boiling Ivy Fish House [+]
  • The Whirling Cat Inc. [+]
  • The Olde Days Purse Shop [+]
  • The Olde Heart Bows R Us [+]
  • The Voluptuous Silver Butchery [+]
  • The Burly Dwarf Leatherworks [+]
  • The White Cavern Inc. [+]