Welcome to Wardstone!

Wardstone is known for the following resources:

• Paltry pigment banks that are visited frequently by travelers. Jederas Longwalker said the locals speak of piles of monkey wrenches hidden around somewhere.
• Rich timber plantations that are avoided by vampires. Rumors tell of piles of kitten mittens buried near there.
• An old grave yard inhabited by defenseless parrots that are frequented by zombies. One might dig up a chest containing monkey wrenches buried near there.

• Help Wanted: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will pay in gold. Contact Mok Damncutter.
• Help Wanted: Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Contact Tean if interested.
• Wanted: Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Jamry Brownngham if intrigued.
• Looking for work? seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ilgas Bregspire to learn more.
• I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must provide your own transportation. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gaeriganae Cyredwalker.
• Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Contact Micke Corford.
• Help Needed: Someone stole my painting. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tgomn Giantcutter.
• A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Bap.
• Wanted: Bored? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome carniverous butterflies required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dones VanFrancden.

• Falda Hairyfox is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned leatherworker. He appears territorial.
• Dave Andretone is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent warehouse worker. He appears easily offended.
• Bedi Bullstoat is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled cobbler. She appears chatty.
• Amanelldo Gammidas is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked pursemaker. She appears conspirational.
• Zhaddurz Armnor is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled chandler. He appears battle-ready.
• Tolcob Hillleaf is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled actor. She appears smug.
• Ilyhiaai Waveears is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled deputy. She appears patronizing.
• Joe Bererson is a male human who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled illuminator. He appears battle-ready.
• Hilelne Gardnersall is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a skilled jailer. He appears impatient.
• Adalentel Auvreawing is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled glovemaker. He appears drunken.
• Davry Browood is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled copyist. He appears melancholy.

• Ama Honorlot, a lonely female halfling. She is a druid who is finding a long-lost friend.
• Ninlita Gearbolt, a treasure-obsessed female gnome. She is a commoner who is here to buy slaves.
• Don Maron, an egotistical male half-orc. He is a fighter who is finding a missing criminal.
• Xtemt Wormshadow, an idealistic male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is on a mission from the gods.
• Gorgan Whiteeye, a prejudiced male oddball. He is a rogue who is doing something amazing.

These establishments worthy of mention in Wardstone:

• The Thirsty Iron Shrine [+] The Thirsty Iron Shrine is a typical sized, smelly-looking temple. The building faces north with a roof made from slate, a brick storefront, and dirty windows. It is located in an expensive neighborhood of the mercy district. This place is run by a smug half-elf named Dav Peterston. The temple is known for suspiciously low prices for the service there, and has people queing out in the street. There are 5 customers in the temple. The grifters harass the owner and patrons.
• The Wild Octopus Bath House [+] The Wild Octopus Bath House is a huge, neat-looking bath house. The building faces north with a split wood storefront, broken windows, and a roof made from thatch. It is located in a nice neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a smitten human named Jam Antonman. The bath house is known for fair prices for the service there, and is always busy, regardless of the time. Upon entering you see naked people walking around, you hear the sound of water running, and you smell soap and flowers. There are 5 customers in the bath house. The crime mobs shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Chipped Ivy Inc. [+] The Chipped Ivy Inc. is a typical sized, packed-looking theater. The building faces south with barred windows, a roof made from tile, and a brick storefront. It is located in an old neighborhood of the entertainment district. This place is run by a homesick half-orc named Ozmmush Legbreaker. The theater is known for reasonable prices for the service there, and is unappreciated by the locals. There are 2 customers in the theater. The police steals from the owner and patrons.
• The Whistling Ivy Inc. [+] The Whistling Ivy Inc. is a small, damp-looking tack shop. The building faces south with barred windows, a lap board storefront, and a roof made from slate. It is located in a trashy neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a violent half-orc named Mickry Browell. The tack shop is known for high prices for the service there, and is always busy, regardless of the time. There are 3 customers in the tack shop. The local thugs harass the owner and patrons.
• The Wrong Frog Pile [+] The Wrong Frog Pile is a normal sized, neat-looking junkyard. The building faces east with three windows, a mud storefront, and a roof made from turf. It is located in an old neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a mocking human named Done Burall. The junkyard is known for reasonable prices for the service there, and is constantly crowded. There are 4 customers in the junkyard. The roving thieves shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Rusty Devil Inc. [+] The Rusty Devil Inc. is a small, tidy-looking stable. The building faces south with clean windows, a roof made from tile, and a bamboo storefront. It is located in a new neighborhood of the professional district. This place is run by an accusatory halfling named Elbardly Healthymidge. The stable is known for steep prices for the service there, and is busy most days. There is 1 customer in the stable. The neighborhood watch gives protection to the owner and patrons.
• The Highlighted Silver Star Gazers [+] The Highlighted Silver Star Gazers is a normal sized, neat-looking astrologer. The building faces south with a lap board storefront, a roof made from slate, and stained windows. It is located in an empty neighborhood of the fine shops district. This place is run by a flirtatious half-elf named Jo Stanll. The astrologer is known for next to nothing prices for the service there, and is popular on market days. Upon entering you see scrolls leaning against the walls. There are 4 customers in the astrologer. The mobsters hit up the owner and patrons.
• The Wandering Thug Furs [+] The Wandering Thug Furs is a large, cluttered-looking furtrade. The building faces southwest with a lap board storefront, a roof made from slate, and clean windows. It is located in a trashy neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by an authoritarian half-elf named Gwatiyn Starform. The furtrade is known for moderate prices for the service there, and is always busy, regardless of the time. There are 4 customers in the furtrade. The trade guild harass the owner and patrons.
• The Black Fig Inc. [+] The Black Fig Inc. is a normal sized, smelly-looking law enforcement. The building faces northeast with a roof made from tile, barred windows, and a split wood storefront. It is located in a new neighborhood of the civic district. This place is run by a territorial half-elf named Dones Berland. The law enforcement is known for unreasonable prices for the service there, and is avoided by the locals for reasons unknown. There are 2 customers in the law enforcement. The neighborhood watch hit up the owner and patrons.
• The Boiling Hops Fish Camp [+] The Boiling Hops Fish Camp is a large, dusty-looking fishery. The building faces east with a roof made from slate, large windows, and a wood storefront. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a mopey half-orc named Mickes MacAndrll. The fishery is known for next to nothing prices for the service there, and is avoided by the locals for reasons unknown. Upon entering you smell no fish. There is 1 customer in the fishery. The police harass the owner and patrons.
• The Cloven Rock General Mechandise [+] The Cloven Rock General Mechandise is a small, crowded-looking grocery store. The building faces northeast with no windows, a roof made from thatch, and a stone storefront. It is located in a trashy neighborhood of the market district. This place is run by a skeptical half-orc named Mhok Mokcracker. The grocery store is known for unreasonable prices for the service there, and is unappreciated by the locals. There is 1 customer in the grocery store. The crime mobs steals from the owner and patrons.