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Welcome to Byman!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 355
  • Children: 31.55% (112)
  • Elderly: 10.42% (37)

Racial Breakdown

  • 250 troglodyte (70.4%)
  • 47 hobgoblin (13.2%)
  • 44 deep dwarf (12.3%)
  • 13 minotaur (3.6%)
  • 1 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 12 Businesses
  • 14 Specialists
  • 43 Residences

Summary [-]

Byman is a hamlet in the Lorloon County with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (519/sq km), covers 0.68 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 930 meters.

Climate [-]

Byman has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has hot, rainy and cool seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally hot with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Byman sees a single star overhead: Wocor, an average yellow star. Byman also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing supernova that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Byman; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, racial, and trade.

Government [-]

Byman is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as slipshod. Officials in Byman are often seen as on the take and the policies are hated. The political influence of Byman in the region is broadening due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Byman is ruled by Prime Minister Mulros Borois. The Prime Minister has been in power for mere hours and is praised by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.85% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

Byman has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 49 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 19 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and lack of defensible wall, Byman is suitably fortified. Byman fighters are respected for their use of guisarmes in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Byman is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Byman is known for the following resources:

  • Many fruit fields that are feared by townspeople.
  • Many carnivorous dragon wiers that are avoided by locals. Somoeone said someone found a stash of iron maidens in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of S'hoorssen's Hat, a legendary hat with the power to summon angels. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Many years ago, an old woman stalked the fields. Commoners say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Byman is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with a land deed. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Ghrig for more details.
  • A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Contact Chturall.
  • Needed: A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. No previous experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Faldin Kindstream for further details.
  • Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dane Tramewicz.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Faldor Lionshield.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. Serious inquiries only. Contact Mab Legsnapper.
  • Need a change of pace? I have grigs in my basement, plz halp! Must provide your own transportation. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Narerm Rockbone.

People [-]

The people in Byman are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gozraz is a female troglodyte who is known in the region as being a mediocre official. She appears outlandish.
  • Rbexn Bigmurder is a female hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled timberwright. She appears pacifistic.
  • Moten Metalbasher is a male hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled harness maker. He appears apologetic.
  • Balgar Bluegoblet is a male deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled chickenbutcher. He appears nosy.
  • Ceeg is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled armorer. She appears smug.
  • Zuk Ghosttrot is a female hobgoblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted bounty hunter. She appears forgetful.
  • Surpkaro is a female troglodyte who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled jailer. She appears homesick.
  • Porlak is a male troglodyte who is known in the world as being a renowned blacksmith. He appears deluded.
  • Gozzer is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a skilled engineer. He appears beligerent.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Guduk Bearsnout, a jesterly male ogre. He is a cleric who is finding a missing treasure.
  • Gozlak, a helpful female troglodyte. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Byman:

  • The Wet Dwarf Meat House [+]
  • The Slumbering Halflings Study [+]
  • The Crippled Boar Inc. [+]
  • The Last Clowns Hatters [+]
  • The Broken Hops Leatherworks [+]
  • The Chicken Wolfhound Farms [+]
  • The Bottomless Harpoon Fish Camp [+]
  • The Fat Oarhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Surly Helix of Hell [+]