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Welcome to Jamfield!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,469
  • Children: 14.84% (218)
  • Elderly: 22.46% (330)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,425 half-elf (97%)
  • 33 human (2.2%)
  • 11 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 74 Businesses
  • 159 Specialists
  • 154 Residences

Summary [-]

Jamfield is a small town in the Bermouica District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,141/sq km), covers 0.47 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 773 meters.

Climate [-]

Jamfield has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally warm with minor variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Jamfield sees a binary star overhead: Luj, an average yellow star and Mel, an average red star. Jamfield also has a single moon: Himala, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive 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 brick barrier that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.96 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Jamfield; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: mercy, wealthy, and professional.

Government [-]

Jamfield is governed through a commonwealth, where state authority is founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Jamfield are often seen as fair and the policies are despised. The political influence of Jamfield in the region is receding due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Jamfield is ruled by Steward Guk Rockclaw. The Steward has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is honored by the people. There is open opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.43% of the population (21 adults).

Military [-]

Jamfield has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 216 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 91 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 10 (5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and sturdy barrier, Jamfield is reasonably well fortified. Jamfield fighters are hated for their use of martial arts in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Jamfield is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Jamfield is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed shrine inhabited by defenseless cormorants that are hunted by gru. One might find bags of silver in a well.
  • An ancient mine inhabited by vampire elephants that are avoided by gru. The locals speak of a chest containing kitten mittens buried near there.
  • Spider clusters that are hunted by unicorns. One might find a chest containing platinum hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, the royals of Starary lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day a wizard named Porzer destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to kill Porzer, but failed miserably. Along came a orc named Thrumm Backbreaker, who was a valiant knight. Thrumm had the thought to slay the wizard by making a wager with Porzer. When Thrumm Backbreaker faced the wizard, Thrumm Backbreaker banished Porzer.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a serial killer named Dzuegd wandered the region before dawn. Villagers say that if you see her, you will be stricken blind.
  • In the days of yore, a monster named Vothra frequented the region once a year. Villagers say that if you confront him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • In the days of yore, a dragon named Gkutunk haunted the swamps when the wind blows from the south. Commoners say that if you see her, you will die within 24 hours.
  • In times gone by, a murderer named Mas'toor hunted the countryside every six years. They say that if you confront her, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Jamfield is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Ghrikaro.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Klonvy.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact Baldin Bronzefounder.
  • Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen golden skill. Reward is a secret. Contact Yerssen teh Khalal.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mick Gilgton.
  • hotdog eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Garbin Slatering.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome derros required. Reward is a secret. Discretion required. Contact Ghog Backsnapper.
  • Help Wanted: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Must submit to background check. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Weoina Wildsinger.
  • Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Oestanu Stonecaller.
  • Required: Barbarian seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Skaag Holyrobe.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Poduk Boarclaw if interested.

People [-]

The people in Jamfield despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jam Dilrough is a male human who is known in the city as being a gifted weaponsmith. He appears fatalistic.
  • Mickic Ferin is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a gifted copyist. He appears battle-ready.
  • Micke Chaham is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a skilled leatherworker. She appears nervous.
  • Adaartava Dewmane is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent stablehand. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Jam Robertridge is a female human who is known in the world as being a mediocre laborer. She appears melancholy.
  • Darhiaava Dewsong is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent jeweler. She appears forbidding.
  • Jamic Tramleton is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a gifted cooper. He appears forgetful.
  • Jam Berstone is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a renowned butcher. He appears insecure.
  • Haaellai Winterwind is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled vintner. He appears smitten.
  • Dave Benett is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled bleacher. He appears impatient.
  • Jam Andrnson is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled handyman. She appears lonely.
  • Chatinne Softlight is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a gifted trader. He appears loud.
  • Done Staield is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a legendary teamster. He appears unreliable.
  • Mickic Kleinll is a female human who is known in the city as being a renowned scribe. She appears impatient.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jamry Smithville, a conspirational female human. She is a wizard who is seeing the world.
  • Done Wiley, a forbidding male human. He is an aristocrat who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Daves Kleincombe, a fashion concious female half-elf. She is an aristocrat who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Jory Kleinall, a violent female half-elf. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as a trader.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Jamfield:

  • The Tipsy Kraken Supplies [+]
  • The Red Halfling Work Camp [+]
  • The Northern Beauty Inc. [+]
  • The Cloven Rouge Inc. [+]
  • The Wooden Elves Inn [+]
  • The Mended Rouge Barrels [+]
  • The Whirling Peacock Meat House [+]
  • The Stowaway Friends House of Colors [+]
  • The Sleeping Iron Inc. [+]
  • The Grumbling Wench Inc. [+]
  • The Wooden Frog Worship House [+]
  • The Tipsy Boar Supplies [+]
  • The Crazy Swagger Inc. [+]
  • The Fired Cesspit Shoppe [+]