Welcome to Houghnac!

Houghnac is known for the following resources:

• Cormorant flights that are hunted by wenches. One might dig up a stash of rubies buried near there.
• Quail bevies that are avoided by children. One might find bags of copper in a nearby pit.
• A new cave inhabited by poisonous kittens that are visited frequently by kittens. Not said one might find piles of iron maidens in a dungeon.

• Wanted: Fighter seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Contact Anra.
• Help Needed: Looking for something new? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Vothraz to learn more.
• Looking for something new? whiskey tester wanted. Will pay in gold. Contact Ulond Foeblood.
• Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Experienced professionals only. Reward available. Contact Jo Giacoewicz.
• Missing golden skill. We suspect gremlins are the culprit. Must not smell. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact S'hoorzin teh S'hooral if intrigued.
• Looking for something new? Someone stole my statue. Find the louse, dead or alive. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward available. Contact Mickey Clayman for more information.
• I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Davry Brangham.
• Needed: Looking for something new? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Tudok Brainrender.
• Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Be Ashbough.
• Bored? Someone stole my family heirloom. Find the louse, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Lokon Greentracker.
• Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Contact Jam Benstone if intrigued.
• I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome imps required. Will reward you with valuable information. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Sragagh Headripper.
• Looking for something new? Bounty for giant spiders, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Ozgurg Backripper.
• Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Contact Taurus Earthgan.
• whiskey tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Don Stoford if interested.

• Dav Francliffe is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled tavern. She appears lovelorn.
• Elellssa Rilynnmoon is a female elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled messenger. She appears insecure.
• Alelentars Cyredgazer is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent leatherworker. She appears intimidating.
• Tomdan Tiddlysprocket is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a mocked collier. He appears guilty.
• Aletiyn Arkeneasinger is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned saddler. He appears healthy.
• Lodal Wisestomach is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled astrologer. She appears giddy.
• Jenvin Gearwink is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled collier. She appears easily offended.
• Belartthil Spiritchaser is a male elf who is known in the city as being a decent carpenter. He appears quiet.
• Danes Brownwood is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a skilled courtier. She appears scattered.
• Filnaltel Silverglow is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled cobbler. She appears worrying.
• Throrim Greaseymansion is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled teacher. He appears giddy.
• Barag Smartsmasher is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned warehouse worker. She appears prejudiced.
• Coborn Dalewolf is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent chandler. He appears lovelorn.
• Thormir Uglyaltar is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned social worker. She appears smug.
• Becodo Slyskin is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a renowned laborer. He appears jolly.
• Armir Kindbattler is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a mediocre vintner. She appears greedy.
• Hamgan Gyrogauge is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled barber. She appears treasure-obsessed.
• Morbor Gravelneck is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled copyist. He appears xenophobic.

• Grunond Greenhunter, a self-obsessed male half-dwarf. He is a fighter who is seeking revenge.
• Ser Kalligather, a clumsy male halfling. He is a fighter who is fleeing an abusive lover.
• Halellthil Firestride, a cowed female half-elf. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
• Gabkey Wizzfuel, an accusatory male gnome. He is a cleric who is finding a missing artifact.
• Ilytava Morningsorrow, an attentive male elf. He is a paladin who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
• Adagan Greasewink, a pacifistic female gnome. She is an expert who is delivering a message to a thug.
• Falmai Flowwill, an attentive male halfling. He is a fighter who is finding a long-lost distant relative.

These establishments worthy of mention in Houghnac:

• The Orange Priest Charcoalers [+] The Orange Priest Charcoalers is a normal sized, packed-looking firepit. The building faces south with a brick storefront, dirty windows, and a roof made from thatch. It is located in a new neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a smitten half-dwarf named Snorag Redstaff. The firepit is known for suspiciously low prices for the service there, and is empty during the day but busy in the evening. There are 5 customers in the firepit. The city guard taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Wrong Silver Pile [+] The Wrong Silver Pile is a typical sized, smelly-looking junkyard. The building faces northeast with stained windows, a masonry storefront, and a roof made from tile. It is located in a trashy neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a jesterly dwarf named Gargar Shinyale. The junkyard is known for varying prices for the service there, and is constantly crowded. There are 5 customers in the junkyard. The roving thieves taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Open Three Firepit [+] The Open Three Firepit is a typical sized, neat-looking firepit. The building faces south with a roof made from tile, no windows, and a split wood storefront. It is located in a nice neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a helpful dwarf named Grimrun Uglytracker. The firepit is known for reasonable prices for the service there, and is empty during the day but busy in the evening. There are 4 customers in the firepit. The city guard gives protection to the owner and patrons.
• The Orange Wand Shoppe [+] The Orange Wand Shoppe is a typical sized, packed-looking firepit. The building faces northeast with large windows, a stone storefront, and a roof made from thatch. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a spiteful halfling named Poil Heatherstick. The firepit is known for high prices for the service there, and is empty during the day but busy in the evening. There is 1 customer in the firepit. The neighborhood watch gives protection to the owner and patrons.
• The Frosted Three of All That Is Holy [+] The Frosted Three of All That Is Holy is a large, damp-looking church. The building faces northeast with large windows, a stone storefront, and a roof made from slate. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the mercy district. This place is run by a battle-ready half-elf named Mickes Wilgan. The church is known for extravagant prices for the clean sacrifices there, and has strange opening hours. Upon entering you hear a low moaning, you smell weapons being sharpened, and you see elegent golden decorations all around. There are 2 customers in the church. The racketeers shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Fired Virgin . [+] The Fired Virgin . is a small, smelly-looking ropemaker. The building faces southeast with a few windows, a roof made from slate, and a lap board storefront. It is located in an old neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a pacifistic dwarf named Durorin Oathelm. The ropemaker is known for inexpensive prices for the service there, and has strange opening hours. There are 2 customers in the ropemaker. The mobsters gives protection to the owner and patrons.
• The Wobbly Skull Lodge [+] The Wobbly Skull Lodge is a typical sized, dirty-looking inn. The building faces south with a roof made from slate, a stone storefront, and barred windows. It is located in an old neighborhood of the shops district. This place is run by a guilty gnome named Allilita Wobbscope. The inn is known for high prices for the service there, and is constantly crowded. There are 5 customers in the inn. The police shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Drowned Maiden Jewelers [+] The Drowned Maiden Jewelers is a large, neat-looking jewelery store. The building faces northeast with two windows, a bamboo storefront, and a roof made from turf. It is located in a nice neighborhood of the shops district. This place is run by a flirtatious elf named Chalenai Sunsun. The jewelery store is known for suspiciously low prices for the service there, and is usually busy but is strangely quiet as of late. There are 5 customers in the jewelery store. The city watch hit up the owner and patrons.
• The Perfumed Turkey Vineyards [+] The Perfumed Turkey Vineyards is a large, crowded-looking vinyard. The building faces south with a roof made from thatch, no windows, and a split wood storefront. It is located in an expensive neighborhood of the professional district. This place is run by a pacifistic elf named Alaarttars Aleanfeather. The vinyard is known for high prices for the service there, and is empty during the day but busy in the evening. There are 2 customers in the vinyard. The crime mobs taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Drowned Frog Jewelers [+] The Drowned Frog Jewelers is a huge, tidy-looking jewelery store. The building faces northwest with a split wood storefront, a roof made from slate, and large windows. It is located in an empty neighborhood of the shops district. This place is run by a prejudiced halfling named Codi Shadowgulas. The jewelery store is known for very high prices for the service there, and is usually busy but is strangely quiet as of late. There are 5 customers in the jewelery store. The trade guild harass the owner and patrons.
• The Desert Willow Inc. [+] The Desert Willow Inc. is a huge, damp-looking masonry shop. The building faces north with two windows, a mud storefront, and a roof made from thatch. It is located in an empty neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a gambling dwarf named Baldor Goodring. The masonry shop is known for dirt cheap prices for the service there, and is usually empty. There is 1 customer in the masonry shop. The mobsters gives protection to the owner and patrons.
• The Empty Frog Money Lenders [+] The Empty Frog Money Lenders is an average sized, dirty-looking bank. The building faces northeast with a roof made from slate, a brick storefront, and broken windows. It is located in a seedy neighborhood of the wealthy district. This place is run by a xenophobic half-elf named Davic Brownman. The bank is known for varying prices for the service there, and holds the record for worst service in the region. Upon entering you hear muffled voices from the back, you see and empty counter with bars in front of it, and you smell earth. There are 2 customers in the bank. The local gangs harass the owner and patrons.
• The Dripping Bag Herbalist [+] The Dripping Bag Herbalist is a large, disgusting-looking herbalist shop. The building faces south with small windows, a bamboo storefront, and a roof made from thatch. It is located in a seedy neighborhood of the fine shops district. This place is run by an easily offended gnome named Hamva Tiddlyfuel. The herbalist shop is known for unreasonable prices for the service there, and is usually busy but is strangely quiet as of late. There are 3 customers in the herbalist shop. The mobsters gives protection to the owner and patrons.
• The Frozen Frogs Book Smith [+] The Frozen Frogs Book Smith is a normal sized, messy-looking bookstore. The building faces east with a roof made from slate, a few windows, and a stone storefront. It is located in a new neighborhood of the fine shops district. This place is run by a boastful dwarf named Brobor Golddoor. The bookstore is known for high prices for the service there, and only attracts people from out of town. There are 5 customers in the bookstore. The police harass the owner and patrons.
• The Shallow Rose Lumber Mill [+] The Shallow Rose Lumber Mill is a large, tidy-looking lumbermill. The building faces northeast with a roof made from slate, three windows, and a split wood storefront. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the industry district. This place is run by a mocking elf named Ilellthil Moonstar. The lumbermill is known for slightly high prices for the service there, and is crowded every night. There are 2 customers in the lumbermill. The grifters taxes the owner and patrons.
• The Slippery Hall Fabrics [+] The Slippery Hall Fabrics is a small, damp-looking mercer. The building faces southeast with large windows, a roof made from slate, and a brick storefront. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a prejudiced halfling named Hilnell Tallwax. The mercer is known for steep prices for the service there, and rarely has room for new business. There is 1 customer in the mercer. The crime mobs harass the owner and patrons.
• The Twin Axe Shop [+] The Twin Axe Shop is a huge, filthy-looking alchemy shop. The building faces east with a mud storefront, a roof made from slate, and tiny windows. It is located in a rundown neighborhood of the shops district. This place is run by an insecure dwarf named Throbul Clayhall. The alchemy shop is known for next to nothing prices for the service there, and is one of the busiest places in town. Upon entering you hear a rythimic scraping, you smell damp earth, and you see odd smoke coming from a large vat with. There is 1 customer in the alchemy shop. The neighborhood watch shakes down the owner and patrons.
• The Oiled Ulcer Purse Shop [+] The Oiled Ulcer Purse Shop is an average sized, packed-looking pursemaker. The building faces east with tiny windows, a roof made from slate, and a wood storefront. It is located in a seedy neighborhood of the trade district. This place is run by a jesterly elf named Ilytai Gysseglow. The pursemaker is known for fair prices for the service there, and is empty during the day but busy in the evening. There is 1 customer in the pursemaker. The local gangs gives protection to the owner and patrons.