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Welcome to Jonesdef!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 8,705
  • Children: 29.25% (2,546)
  • Elderly: 12.25% (1,066)

Racial Breakdown

  • 5,319 gnome (61.1%)
  • 2,917 half-orc (33.5%)
  • 366 half-elf (4.2%)
  • 103 other (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 191 Businesses
  • 1,293 Specialists
  • 868 Residences

Summary [-]

Jonesdef is a city in the Lorem Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (19,402/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

Jonesdef has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Jonesdef sees a single star overhead: Cel, a large white star. Jonesdef also has a double moon: Spolelite, a large briliant silver moon and Therodene, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced mud brick wall that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.62 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Jonesdef; no roads are major. The city is lined with even cobblestone streets in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, wealthy, industry, poor, warehouse, fine shops, and professional.

Government [-]

Jonesdef is governed through a republic, where the people's elected representatives, not the people themselves, vote on legislation.. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Jonesdef are often seen as decent and the policies are honored. The political influence of Jonesdef in the region is steady due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Jonesdef is ruled by Prime Minister Coda Curlygoat. The Prime Minister has been in power for decades and is respected by the people. There is public opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.37% of the population (32 adults).

Military [-]

Jonesdef has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1153 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 587 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 51 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and reinforced wall, Jonesdef is perfectly fortified. Jonesdef fighters are mocked for their use of flails, maces and clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Jonesdef is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Jonesdef is known for the following resources:

  • Dangerous chinchilla colonies that are avoided by kittens. Somoeone said someone found a stash of monkey wrenches in a nearby pit.
  • Magic coconut harvests that are frequented by vampires. The locals speak of bags of rubies in a well.
  • Spider clusters that are frequented by gru.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, the constable of South DeHamglade lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day Klon'k'morn the lich destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to stop the lich, but were caught. Along came a elf named Faelantars Riversinger, who was a skilled storyteller. Faelantars had a plan to trick the lich by causing a distraction while others struck. When Faelantars Riversinger faced the lich, Faelantars Riversinger banished Klon'k'morn and rescued South DeHamglade.
  • A long time ago, the townsfolk of Dickman Ferry lived happily. Things were good, but one day a murderer named Uap Bearclaw took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The townsfolk tried to kill Uap Bearclaw, but didn't get close. Along came a half-orc named Rhakub Legcracker, who was a skilled storyteller. Rhakub had an idea to slay the murderer by causing a distraction while others struck. When Rhakub Legcracker faced the murderer, Rhakub Legcracker defeated Uap Bearclaw and rescued Dickman Ferry.
  • In days gone by, an old man wandered the countryside before dawn. They say that the old man will ask for your help, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Jonesdef is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Needed: Bounty for darkmantles, dead or alive. Serious inquiries only. Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Daney Marhews.
  • Paladin seeks apprentice. Reward available. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Dubal Rockmane.
  • Help! A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Contact Wou'k'morn.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jame Franinson for more information.
  • Someone stole my keg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. Contact Dot.
  • I have lizards in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Vab.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Contact Paz if intrigued.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. No previous experience required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Daney Barland.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact Halnalthil Softeye.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Davic Andrett if interested.
  • Bored? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Prior experience required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Doney Carewicz.
  • Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Daney Goodley.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Juneno Gyrogadget.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ghezor seh S'herssen.
  • Mezn Oozerot has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Durnir Wiseleg.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome mephits required. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Mick Jameworth.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? pig wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Filhiaiyn Dewrisen.

People [-]

The people in Jonesdef despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Arnby Wobbbun is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled handyman. He appears helpful.
  • Daney Berridge is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled soldier. She appears attentive.
  • Dane Danen is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a gifted woodcarver. He appears idealistic.
  • Cot Tiddlybun is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled bookseller. She appears authoritarian.
  • Babley Thermobit is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a renowned illuminator. He appears mopey.
  • Biddrog Skullnor is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent professor. He appears idealistic.
  • Gilvin Wobbbolt is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mocked bookbinder. He appears melancholy.
  • Erellthil Wolfwing is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre armorer. He appears thick.
  • Mickic Broick is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled potter. He appears deluded.
  • Kiawan Cogglewink is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a renowned adventurer. She appears resentful.
  • Alanaliyn Eythernight is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent cooper. She appears idealistic.
  • Arn Wobbgauge is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a mediocre weaponsmith. She appears easily offended.
  • Mickic Giacocombe is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a skilled woodcarver. He appears violent.
  • Bab Gyrosprocket is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent artist. He appears embittered.
  • Belnalssa Hunithmight is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a skilled grocer. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Dones Andrett is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled furrier. She appears cautious.
  • Hewlin Tinkergadget is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a mediocre bookbinder. She appears quiet.
  • Bizgarz Skullripper is an androgynous half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted priest. It appears fashion concious.
  • Uhdug Bonecrusher is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent locksmith. He appears grieving.
  • Joe Roberterley is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre sage. She appears sick.
  • Jamic Harden is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre painter. She appears authoritarian.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Don Stanell, a skeptical male half-elf. He is a warrior who is finding a missing friend.
  • Zrogbuh Headnor, an authoritarian female half-orc. She is an expert who is traveling with an important person.
  • Gwaellava Floralsky, a jaded female half-elf. She is an adept who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Allivin Cobblewink, a solemn male gnome. He is an expert who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Jengles Tiddlytonk, a lonely female gnome. She is a commoner who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Torkey Cobblebolt, a boastful female gnome. She is a rogue who is seeking honest work.
  • Bab Greasebit, an insecure female gnome. She is an expert who is finding a long-lost friend.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Jonesdef:

  • The Blabbering Tower Botique [+]
  • The Wistful Wig Shoppe [+]
  • The Marbled Snake Inc. [+]
  • The Broken Axehandle Leatherworks [+]
  • The Oiled Peddler Bags [+]
  • The Broken Song Leatherworks [+]
  • The Oiled Fox Purse Shop [+]
  • The Slumbering Weasels Reference Center [+]
  • The Twisted Elves Shoppe [+]
  • The Ruby Peddler Chop House [+]
  • The Crossed Wig Inc. [+]
  • The Fermented Helix Shop [+]
  • The Lazy Heart Shop [+]
  • The Last Hatchet Hatters [+]
  • The Wooden Darkroot Worship House [+]
  • The Violent Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Burly Stump Mail Service [+]
  • The Colored Cesspit Dry Goods [+]
  • The Yellow Turkey Waste Site [+]
  • The Rolling Thunderbird Inc. [+]
  • The Oiled Ulcer Bags [+]