GM's Miscellany Urban Dressing
GM's Miscellany Urban Dressing
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GM’ S M ISCELL ANY : U RBAN D RESSING
Tired of your towns and cities being boring, bland places in which your PCs show little or no interest? Want to bring your towns and
cities alive with cool, interesting features of note? Then GM’s Miscellany: Urban Dressing is for you! Presenting tons of cool,
interesting features for common urban fixture such as shops, stalls, thieves and so on, GM’s Miscellany: Urban Dressing provides the
harried GM the tools to quickly and easily bring such features to life.
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CONTENTS
Contents ...................................................................................... 2 Shrines: Hooks, Complications and Opportunities ..................... 77
Stat Blocks by CR .......................................................................... 4 Shrines: Associated NPCs ........................................................... 78
Reading Stat Blocks ...................................................................... 5 Statues & Monuments: Characteristics & Appearance .............. 82
About the Designers .................................................................... 6 Statues & Monuments: Dressing ............................................... 84
OGL Version 1.0A ..................................................................... 236 Statues & Monuments: Hooks, Complications & Opportunities 86
Statues & Monuments: Legends & Rumours ............................. 87
DRESSING
Temples: Characteristics and Appearance ................................. 88
Naming Locations ...................................................................... 10 Temples: Domain Features ........................................................ 90
Naming Locations: Table A (Descriptive) ................................... 11 Temples: Donations, Tithings and Sacrifices .............................. 92
Naming Locations: Table B (Creatures) ...................................... 12 Temples: Events, Festivals and Rites .......................................... 93
Naming Locations: Table C (People) .......................................... 13 Temples: Clergy in a Hurry ......................................................... 94
Naming Locations: Table D (Objects) ......................................... 14 Theatres: Characteristics & Appearance (External) ................... 96
Naming Locations: Table E (Other) ............................................ 15 Theatres: Characteristics & Appearance (Internal) .................... 98
Alleyways: Appearance .............................................................. 16 Theatres: Hooks, Complications & Opportunities ...................... 99
Alleyways: Names ...................................................................... 18 Theatres: Sights & Sounds ....................................................... 100
Alleyways: Hooks, Complications & Opportunities .................... 19 Theatres: Associated NPCs ....................................................... 101
Alleyways: Encounters ............................................................... 19 Thieves: Pick Pockets & Confidence Tricksters ........................ 104
Alleyways: Associated NPCs ....................................................... 20 Thieves: Thugs & Bashers ........................................................ 106
Docks: Characteristics and Appearance ..................................... 24 Thieves: Skilled Thieves ............................................................ 108
Docks: Docked Ships .................................................................. 26 Thieves: Specialists .................................................................. 110
Docks: Hooks, Complications and Opportunities ....................... 27 Thieves: Sample Rogues & Thieves .......................................... 111
Docks: Sights & Sounds .............................................................. 28 Thieves: Hooks, Complications & Opportunities ...................... 112
Docks: NPCs ............................................................................... 30 Traders & Craftsmen: Characteristics & Appearance ............... 114
Graveyards: Characteristics & Appearance ............................... 32 Traders & Craftsmen: Selling ................................................... 116
Graveyards: Grave Markings ...................................................... 34 Traders & Craftsmen: Hooks, Complications & Opportunities . 117
Graveyards: Associated NPCs .................................................... 36 Traders & Craftsmen: Associated NPCs ................................... 118
Graveyards: Hooks, Complications & Opportunities ................. 38 Watch, the: Rank & File ........................................................... 120
Guildhalls: Types of Guilds ......................................................... 40 Watch, the: Experts & Specialists ............................................ 122
Guildhalls: Guildhalls ................................................................. 42 Watch, the: Informers & Watchers .......................................... 123
Guildhalls: Initiation, Motivations and Rumors ......................... 44 Watch, the: Sergeants & Captains & Specialists ...................... 124
Guildhalls: Associated NPCS ...................................................... 46 Watch, the: Hooks, Complications & Opportunities ................ 126
Market Stalls: Characteristics & Appearance ............................. 48 Wizard’s Tower: Characteristics & Appearance ....................... 128
Market Stalls: What’s For Sale? ................................................. 50 Wizard’s Tower: Dressing ......................................................... 130
Market Stalls: Hooks, Complications & Opportunities ............... 51 Wizard’s Tower: Hooks, Complications & Opportunities ......... 132
Market Stalls: Associated NPCs .................................................. 52 Wizard’s Tower: Legends & Rumours ...................................... 133
Parks: Characteristics and Appearance ...................................... 56
Parks: Things to Stumble Upon .................................................. 58 ENCOUNTERS
Parks: Hooks, Complications and Opportunities ........................ 59 Double Dealings (EL 6; XP 2,400) ............................................. 136
Parks: Associated NPCs .............................................................. 60 Fire Sale (EL 4; XP 1,200) .......................................................... 138
Ruined Buildings: Characteristics & Appearance ....................... 62 For The Birds! (EL 3; XP 800) .................................................... 140
Ruined Buildings: Dressing ......................................................... 64 Ghouls in the Graveyard (EL 4; XP 1,200) ................................. 142
Ruined Buildings: Hooks, Complications & Opportunities ......... 65
Ruined Buildings: Legends & Rumours ...................................... 66
Sages: Characteristics & Appearance ......................................... 68
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Sages: Whispers & Rumours ...................................................... 70
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Sages: Sample Sages .................................................................. 72
Shrines: Characteristics and Appearance ................................... 74 If you didn’t enjoy this product, did you know Raging Swan
Shrines: Object of Veneration .................................................... 76 Press offers a money back guarantee?
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Law & Order: The Taxman (EL 4; XP 1,200) ............................. 144 Games to Play: Players ............................................................. 205
Law & Order: The Watch (EL 4; XP 1,200) ................................ 145 Barroom Brawls: Running a Brawl ........................................... 206
Shop ‘Til You Drop (EL 1; XP 400) ............................................. 146 Barroom Brawls: Brawl Triggers ............................................... 207
Sword Trouble (EL 8; XP 4,800) ................................................ 148 Barroom Brawls: Brawl Events ................................................. 208
The Oracle of Smoke and Fire (EL 5; XP 1,600) ........................ 150 Barroom Brawls: Aftermath ..................................................... 209
The Vanishing Dead (EL 5; XP 1,600)........................................ 152 Barroom Brawls: Brawlers ....................................................... 210
Thieves, Cutthroats and Pickpockets (EL var.; XP var.) ............ 154 Barroom Brawls: Taproom Features ........................................ 212
To Give the Devil His Due (EL 10; XP 9,600) ............................. 156 Barroom Brawls: Improvised Weapons ................................... 213
Under Construction (EL 7; XP 3,200) ........................................ 158 Sample Taverns ........................................................................ 214
‘Ware the Wererat (EL 4; XP 1,200) ......................................... 160 Sample Tavern: Cock and Bull, the ........................................... 215
Watch, the: Patrols .................................................................. 162 Sample Tavern: Crossed Axes, the ........................................... 216
Sample Tavern: Dancing Satyr, the .......................................... 217
SO WHAT’S FOR SALE?
Sample Tavern: Dirty Weasel, the ............................................ 218
Small Town .............................................................................. 164 Sample Tavern: Hammer and Tongs, the ................................. 219
Large Town .............................................................................. 168 Sample Tavern: Huntsman’s Rest, the ..................................... 220
Small City ................................................................................. 172 Sample Tavern:Lady Luck’s ...................................................... 221
Large City ................................................................................. 176 Sample Tavern: Laughing Gull, the ........................................... 222
Metropolis ............................................................................... 180 Sample Tavern: Lazy Badger, the ............................................. 223
TAVERNS Sample Tavern: Lucky Catch, the ............................................. 224
Sample Tavern: Merry Mermaid, the ....................................... 225
Table A: Tavern Name (Descriptor).......................................... 186
Sample Tavern: Pilgrim’s Respite, the ...................................... 226
Table B: Tavern Name (Subject)............................................... 187
Sample Tavern: Royal Swan, the .............................................. 227
Interesting Tavern Features ..................................................... 188
Sample Tavern: Saucy Sylph, the ............................................. 228
Sample Customers ................................................................... 190
Sample Tavern: Silver Unicorn, the .......................................... 229
Sample Staff ............................................................................. 192
Sample Tavern: Wand and Scroll, the ...................................... 230
Food & Drink ............................................................................ 194
Sample Tavern: Warm Welcome Inn, the ................................ 231
Taproom Events ....................................................................... 196
Sample Tavern: Weary Camel, the ........................................... 232
Taproom Entertainment .......................................................... 198
Sample Tavern: Wily Fox, the ................................................... 233
Sample Tavern Songs ............................................................... 199
Sample Tavern: Wyvern’s Head Inn, the .................................. 234
Games To Play ......................................................................... 200
Games to Play: Dragon and the Thief ...................................... 202
Games to Play: Events ............................................................. 204
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STAT BLOCKS BY CR
CR PAGE
1/4 Urchin CN young human expert 1 111, 154
1/3 Human Merchant LN human aristocrat 1 211
1/2 Barkeep N male human expert 2 210
1/2 Milt N male human commoner 2 160
1/2 Tengu Thief N male tengu rogue 1 141
1/2 Watchman LN male human warrior 2 144, 145, 162, 211
1 Red Raider N male human fighter 2 137
1 Expert Cutpurse CN human expert 3 111, 155
1 Herrannon N male human expert (jeweller) 3 147
1 Human Thief CN human rogue 2 111
1 Sergeant of the Watch LN male human warrior 3 145, 162
1 Thorace NE male human fighter 1/rogue 1 147
1 Yorek LN male human warrior 3 146
2 Fuut & Tooq CE male ghoul rogue 2 143
2 Nedel Flameshield NG male human aristocrat 4 143
2 Tax Collector LN male human expert (tax collector) 4 144
3 Captain of the Watch LN male half‐elf fighter 4 162
3 Denthir NE male human wizard (universalist) 3/rogue 1 153
3 Lena NE female half‐orc rogue (thug) 3/fighter 1 153
3 Thug CN male half‐orc fighter 2/rogue 2 111
3 Tulger N male half‐elf fighter 4 137
4 Algar Braden N male human wizard (universalist) 3/expert 2 139
4 Restin CE male human afflicted wererat barbarian 4 161
5 Cindersoot the Oracle LE imp bard 2/oracle 4 150
5 Veltin N male human expert 7 136
6 Ambrose Blackstone LN male middle‐aged human artistocrat 8 149
6 Jeek Hornwood N male human expert 5/warrior 3 149
6 Ryllhax CE male gargoyle barbarian (hurler) 2 159
10 Bogeyman of Long Alley NE bogeyman 156
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and you take 65 points of damage, so roll up a new character!” Liz Smith was introduced to RPGs at the age of 14 and has
Apart from rpgs he also enjoys everything Sword and Sorcery be been involved with them ever since, most notably in the long‐
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Julian Neale has run and played in many games and game an avid reader, she mostly finds herself pushed into the GM seat
systems over the years, and likes writing game stuff for fun. He for games and somehow manages to fit a lot of things into a 24‐
has contributed to Dragon magazine and the Kingmaker hour day, becoming a full‐time writer in 2002. She is now a
Adventure Path for Paizo, and is excited to work with Raging published poet, non‐fiction writer and novelist, and is proud to
Swan Press. be able to add RPG work to the list at last. She currently lives in
Julian currently lives in the north of England, but plans to the UK but prefers world‐hopping to dull reality.
relocate further south in the future. Jacob Trier has been a book‐worm since before he could
Marc Radle is a professional graphic artist and designer by walk. Growing up, the library was one of his favorite places, and
trade. He is married and has three kids (one teenaged son and his love of fantasy and role‐playing games was kindled by Sword
two very spoiled cats). and Sorcery pick‐your‐path books and Dragonlance novels. At
He started playing D&D in the late 70’s – good old First age ten, he got his hands on the AD&D 2nd edition Players
Edition AD&D! He also played many other RPGs back then… Handbook, and he has been a gamer ever since. His singular
Marvel Superheroes, Champions, Elfquest, FASA's Star Trek, Star claim to fame was an unsuccessful run at the title of RPG
Frontiers, the list goes on…but it always came back to AD&D! Superstar in 2012.
Marc faded out of gaming sometime after 2nd Edition came out When he isn’t slaying trolls or guiding his players towards
– partially because 2nd Edition just didn't quite do it for him but certain death and dismemberment, he’s busy playing the roles of
also because his gaming friends turned into grownups, got real father and husband. He and his lovely wife are the proud parents
lives and moved away when Marc wasn't looking! of two lively sons, both future gamers if their dad has anything
Third Edition D&D really pulled Marc back into the hobby to say about it. Trained as a journalist, he pays the bills handling
and he has since become a HUGE fan of the Pathfinder RPG! He communication at a local Social and Health Care College. He lives
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his first gaming group, and being introduced to the video game Publishing, LLC. In addition to over six years of administrative
Neverwinter Nights and through it to D&D 3.5 in 2003. He has writing experience, Daron has authored over one hundred high‐
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stories. When not gaming, working on gaming projects, writing, Daron lives in Jacksonville, Florida, and spends the majority of
or brainstorming with his co‐author, he enjoys reading fantasy, his efforts there avoiding any direct contact with the sunlight.
sci‐fi, and/or anything that blends the two, playing video games
(primarily console JRPGs), and spending time with his family's
five dogs.
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D RESSING
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NAMING LOCATIONS
This section comprises five tables: It is also important to remember that a
GM is always free to skip the dice altogether
Table A: Descriptive and simply pick words from the tables that
Table B: Creatures strike his fancy or that fit his needs. The GM
Table C: People can even pick words simply because they have
Table D: Objects nice alliteration or roll easily off the tongue
Table E: Other (The Treacherous Toad, Amorous Ankheg or
Saucy Shepherd).
These tables can be used to generate a
Examples: The GM decides he needs a
virtually limitless number of interesting
quick name for an inn, so he rolls once on
names for shops, taverns, ships,
Table A: Descriptive and once on Table B:
adventuring groups and so on. The easiest
Creatures. He rolls a 2 and a 39, resulting in
way to use these tables is to simply choose
the words Angry and Griffon. With the
any two of the five, roll once on each and
addition of the word “The”, the GM names
apply the results in order to generate a
the inn The Angry Griffon, surely an
name. In many cases, you will need to add
interesting name his players will have little
the word ‘The’ or ‘and’ to the name as trouble remembering.
appropriate. The GM could have instead decided to roll
The GM can instead opt to roll twice on on Table B: Creatures and Table D: Objects,
the same table. The resulting names tend to resulting in an inn called The Badger and
be a bit more straightforward or mundane Bucket.
(especially if the GM rolls twice on Table D: Perhaps the GM needs a quick name for a
Objects). For example, The Book and Candle might pirate ship, so he rolls once on Table B: Creatures
be the perfect name for a wizard’s magic shop and once on Table E: Other, resulting in The
while The Kettle and Cauldron, could be a great Medusa’s Gaze.
name for an alchemist’s shop. Don’t worry if the resulting name does not
If the GM is more adventurous, he might make sense at first glance. The beauty of inn
decide to roll on three tables instead of two. names, or other similar sorts of names, is that
Doing so most likely requires the GM to be a bit they can be so named because of local custom,
more open‐minded and creative with the results. superstitions, the owner’s interests or loves or
However, such results can be well worth it – simply because they sound good.
imagine the potential story behind an inn A GM can allow a nonsensical name to
called The Toothless Harpy’s Lute! fuel his creativity: why is that inn called The
Yet another option is to roll on one or Chaste Minstrel? What interesting story or
two tables as described above. Then, roll a adventure hook lies behind the name? This
single die (a D10 or D20 works well) and use the interesting background adds detail and depth to
number rolled as an actual word to be added to both the inn and the settlement in which the inn
the name generated. This method results in resides. This in turn helps to make the GM’s
colourful names such as The Seven Scholars or campaign world really come alive!
Three Angry Wenches.
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ALLEYWAYS: APPEARANCE
Alleyways tend to be low on upkeep; used as either unofficial 5 ft., cobblestone; bits of the walls have begun to
storage areas or handy rubbish dump for nearby buildings. It is 19 peel and flake off onto the ground, producing a
not unlike navigating a goblin warren or an old dungeon in many chalky mist when walked through.
ways, as you search for your footing and peer warily around 10 ft., dirt floor; several ropes hang tied from one of
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the neighboring rooftops.
each shadowy corner. The table below first presents the width,
5 ft., cobblestone; an arch wrapped in ivy covers the
floor type and other salient terrain features before providing a 21
entrance to this alley.
brief description of 100 alleyways. 10 ft., dirt floor, dim light; vagrants huddle closely
Tip: To use this chart when running a chase scene (see the 22 together, trying to make themselves insignificant as
GameMastery Guide), roll once for each card to add flavour to people pass.
the obstacle. 10 ft., cobblestone; a number of the cobblestones
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have been carved to resemble faces in profile.
D% DESCRIPTIONS 5 ft., dirt floor; quotes from legend have been
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10 ft., dirt floor, light rubble; a pile of broken painted along one wall. The other is bare.
1 10 ft., cobblestone; a merchant has left his wagon
wooden crates lie on one side.
10 ft., dirt floor, dim light; the sound of a cat 25 parked here unattended; there is just enough room
2 mewling loudly carries into the street, though none to squeeze by.
can be seen. One side is lined with garbage bins. 5 ft., dirt floor; grass is struggling to grow in small
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5 ft., cobblestones in poor repair, light rubble; two patches down this alley.
3 5 ft., dirt floor; a bull’s‐eye has been painted on the
men play a dice game near the far corner.
10 ft., cobblestone, dim light; a young girl sits as if 27 far wall of this dead end. Different sized holes
4 indicate people have not just been throwing darts.
waiting for someone.
10 ft., dirt floor; 3d4 youths are standing about 5 ft., dirt floor, dim light; stagnant water has pooled
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gossiping. in this alley.
6 5 ft., dirt floor; charcoal graffiti marks the walls. 10 ft., dirt road, light rubble; a heap of rotting
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7 5 ft., mud floor, light rubble; smells of cattle. produce attracts flies and other pests.
10 ft., cobblestones, dim light; high walls on either 5 ft., dirt floor; new constructions jut into the alley at
8 and a clothesline with fresh linen hangs between 30 odd angles, forcing hard turns where the width
open windows. reaches as few as one and a half feet.
5 ft., dirt floor, patches of dim light; walls narrow at 31 10 ft., cobblestone street; only recently paved.
9 the end to no more than 3 ft. and begin twisting 5 ft., dirt floor, dense rubble, dim light; filled with
around corners in a labyrinthine fashion. 32 garbage piled four feet high from the neighboring
10 ft., cobblestone; a small, metal fountain, buildings.
10 depicting various legendary figures, rests at the back 5 ft., cobblestone, light rubble. One of the walls has
of this dead end. 33 a two‐foot wide hole covered by a stretched hide.
10 ft., dirt floor, dense rubble; many empty, loose Loose stone still litter the ground nearby.
11 10 ft., cobblestone, dim light; high walls block most
barrels are haphazardly scattered about. 34
5 ft., cobblestone, dim light; high thatched roofs of the sun.
12 5 ft., dirt floor; eerie pipe music echoes from around
allow only thin shafts of sun into the alley. 35
5 ft., cobblestone; this well maintained path leads to the next bend.
13 a small, locked (DC 20 Disable Device) iron gate. A 10 ft., dirt floor; opens into a small, unofficial square
36
small courtyard lies beyond. where several alleys meet.
10 ft., cobblestone in poor repair, light rubble; an 5 ft., dirt floor; a large mastiff sleeps at the back
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14 iron lamp hangs from the back of a neighboring entrance of an adjacent shop.
shop, keeping this alley lit at night. 5 ft., dirt floor, light rubble; a pile of ragged
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5 ft., hard‐packed dirt floor; remarkably empty. A DC children’s clothing has been abandoned here.
20 Knowledge (dungeoneering) check reveals the 5 ft., cobblestone, dim light; bits of bone have been
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alley is as clean as if a gelatinous cube had moved worked in amongst the stones in the paving.
down it. 5 ft., dirt floor, light rubble; scraps of metal pipe lean
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10 ft., dirt floor; dozens of footprints mar the against one wall.
16 5 ft., cobblestone; the stone arch at the mouth of
walkway, marking it as well traveled for an alley.
10 ft., dirt floor; a few women have gathered at one 41 this alley is engraved with the image of the god of
17 magic.
of its intersections to socialize and mend clothes.
5 ft., dirt floor; dried blood marks the walls in savage 10 ft., dirt floor; rustling sounds emerge from several
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spray patterns. barrels of refuse due to rats digging around inside.
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10 ft., dirt floor; a small wooden gate, easily jumped, 10 ft., cobblestone; copper pipes run down from the
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43 stands locked at the mouth of this alley. The lock has gutters above.
rusted shut. 10 ft., dirt floor; an old cloth lies over two crates, left
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5 ft., dirt floor; a long old rug of red and gold has over from a makeshift table or sales counter.
44
been rolled out over half the length of this alley. 10 ft., dirt floor; flower baskets hang from a nearby
73
5 ft., dirt floor; a wind chime made of empty glass window, filling the air with perfume.
45
bottles hangs from an adjacent roof. 5 ft., dirt floor, light rubble; two vagrants lie
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46 10 ft., dirt floor; this alley slopes slowly downward. sleeping, wrapped in blankets.
5 ft., cobblestone; this alley features a steep decline 5 ft., dirt floor; the smell of spoiled milk hangs in the
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that widens at the end into an intersection. air.
5 ft., dirt floor, dim light; high walls block the direct 10 ft., dirt floor, dense rubble; a broken cart lies in
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48 sun. A glass prism hangs from one building corner, the middle of the alley, partially stripped of parts.
faintly painting the air with a rainbow of colour. 5 ft., dirt floor; two old men play a game of
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10 ft., cobblestone in poor repair, light rubble; a horseshoes and are arguing about the rules.
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hunk of meat lies rotting in the sun. 5 ft., dirt floor; a troupe of alley cats has created a
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50 10 ft., uneven dirt floor, light rubble; slight incline. pile of dead birds near one back door.
Variable width, dense rubble. A collapsed house has 10 ft., dirt floor; deep treads have dug into the earth
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created an unofficial alley between two streets. from heavy wagon traffic.
5 ft., dirt floor; wooden beams have been set into 10 ft., dirt floor; a lilac tree thrives at one corner,
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the dirt to keep it traversable after heavy rains. giving a pleasant scent with each breeze.
10 ft., dirt floor, dim light; wooden boards over 5 ft., dirt floor with the consistency of mud, light
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53 grown with vines serve as a fence between two rubble, dim light; smells of manure.
adjacent buildings. 10 ft., dirt floor; a number of stone blocks are piled
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5 ft., dirt floor, light rubble; a man re‐thatches an to one side, giving easy access to an adjacent roof.
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adjacent roof and tosses old straw into the alley. 5 ft., cobblestone; a group of youths tosses rocks at
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5 ft., cobblestone, dim light; heavy curtains hang as passing carriages. They scatter if approached.
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doors at each end of this alley. 5 ft., dirt floor; inclines to the entrance of a private
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5 ft., cobblestone; dead end with a hatch at the end home.
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that leads into the sewers. 5 ft., cobblestone; a locked wooden box hangs from
10 ft., dirt floor; a silver swan is set into one of the 85 a wall, taking anonymous donations to help the
57 walls. Several scrapes show where people have poor.
failed to remove it forcibly. 10 ft., dirt floor; foreign traders selling specialty
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5 ft., dirt floor, dim light; high walls create a wares crowd this alley.
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powerful wind tunnel. 87 5 ft., brick laid floor; dim light; high walls.
5 ft., cobblestone; slopes under the bridge of a larger 88 10 ft., cobblestone floor painted gold and silver.
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street. 10 ft., dirt floor; handmade flyers poster the walls
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5 ft., dirt floor; an abandoned, adjacent building has advertising various services and merchants.
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no doors and is used as a shortcut. 5 ft., dirt floor; a hawk sits atop one wall, watching
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61 10 ft., dirt floor; birds fight over scraps of food. all who enter.
5 ft., cobblestone; a small shrine with stained glass 5 ft., dirt floor; a few men lean against one wall
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windows are cracked and broken. 5 ft., cobblestone; a dead‐end at first glance. An
5 ft., dirt floor; a steep decline, then a sharp turn and 92 unlocked door is set into the far wall, leading to the
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a steep incline back up to another street. other end of the alley.
10 ft., cobblestone, light rubble; small pots, boxes 5 ft., dirt floor, light rubble; smells of salt air and fish
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and old tools clutter the alley. guts. Old nets lie abandoned at one end.
10 ft., dirt floor; a string of colourful handkerchiefs, 94 10 ft., dirt floor; two kids duel with wooden spoons.
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5 ft., dirt floor; two dwarves slowly carry a large keg 5 ft., dirt floor, dim light; a fractured humanoid skull
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of ale between them. lies in the dirt.
5 ft., dirt floor; “No Trespassing” is painted at the 10 ft., dirt floor; an abandoned fire burns low toward
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entrance in large letters. the end of the alley.
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ALLEYWAYS: NAMES
Some alleyways are so minor that they 24 Eldritch Alley 54 Light's Passage
do not have an official name. Others 25 Everdown Alley 55 Lover's Quarrel
might have more than one name – that 26 Executioner Alley 56 Lucy Lane
used by the locals and the other 27 Extra Alley 57 Manfried Alley
bestowed by the town’s officials. 28 Ferry Pass 58 Manger Street
29 Fey Lane 59 Mikle Alley
D% ALLEYWAY NAMES 30 Fool's Errand 60 Never True Lane
31 Frogman Way 61 Noman Lane
1 Access Way
32 Ghast Alley 62 Nunnery Alley
2 Adage Alley
33 Ginger Alley 63 Odd Lump Pass
3 Apprentice Way
34 Goblin Ear Alley 64 Ogre Gullet
4 Arrow Alley
35 God Street 65 Old Head Lane
5 Bass Alley
36 Gorgon Alley 66 Once Ridge Lane
6 Broken Horn Alley
37 Grasping Alley 67 Outland Alley
7 Bruiser Alley
38 Green Alley 68 Pardon Alley
8 Caster Way
39 Gremlin Passage 69 Peddler Alley
9 Cat Path
40 Grifter Alley 70 Pidgin Pass
10 Char Lane
41 Halfling's Pass 71 Pilgrim Passage
11 Cherry Lane
42 Hammer Alley 72 Poison Oak Alley
12 Chill Alley
43 Heartache Way 73 Porter Street
13 Courtier Alley
44 Hidden Moon Alley 74 Pumpkin Alley
14 Dagger Pass
45 Homely Lane 75 Quiet Alley
15 Dander Alley
46 Inferno Alley 76 Rats Passage
16 Demesne Alley
47 Ivy Lane 77 Reckless Alley
17 Devil's Pass
48 Jackal Lane 78 Redbeard Alley
18 Distant Pass
49 Jacob's Alley 79 Righty Lane
19 Dragon Chin Alley
50 Jumping Lane 80 Rolling Alley
20 Durgin Alley
51 King's Alley 81 Rumpled Alley
21 Dusty Walk
52 Knight's Pass 82 Scabbard Pass
22 Edgar Alley
53 Languid Lane 83 Shamble Street
23 Elder Alley
84 Shifter Street
85 Silk Way
86 Soapmaker's Lane
87 Stagnant Alley
88 Summoner's Pass
89 Swan Lane
90 Tether Alley
91 Tremble Lane
92 Turtle Walk
93 Tuttle Passway
94 Uncle Alley
95 Vapid Alley
96 Winter's Breath Alley
97 Wolf's End
98 Yester Way
99 Youngling Lane
100 Zero Alley
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ALLEYWAYS: ENCOUNTERS
Alleyways can be very dangerous places. This chart contains hard A drunk barbarian (Sundering Axe, NPC Codex) looks
to ignore threats to add combat to your alley scene. to prove his worth through combat and challenges a
6 PC to a fist fight. If he is defeated, he (bizarrely)
D12 NPC makes friends with the group and is an excellent
A dire rat (Bestiary) digging through trash treats drinking companion. Sadly, trouble follows him.
1 2d6 bullying brawlers (NPC Codex) are looking to
passerby as threats to its territory.
A wererat (Bestiary) monologues its plan to rise up 7 seek vengeance against citizens of this town after
through the underworld to a pack of 2d6 dire rats the mayor publically mocked an elder of their order.
2 2d4 (NPC Codex) guards are looking to increase their
(Bestiary). He orders an attack on perceived spies.
The rats lair in an extensive warren below the alley. 8 total arrests by the end of the week and accuse the
An assassin vine (Bestiary) has been transplanted PCs for an imagined crime.
3 here by a savage plant mage (NPC Codex). The mage A carnivorous blob (Bestiary 2) has emerged from
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lurks nearby to see what the assassin vine catches. the city sewers. Like always, it’s hungry.
1d6 shadows (Bestiary) hide in the darkness of a 1d6 nuglub gremlims (Bestiary 2) hide in the shadow
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4 rarely traveled alley, looking to snuff the light from looking for something to kill.
the living. A tick swarm (Bestiary 2) leaps off the corpse of a
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A freelance thief (NPC Codex) looks to make money stray dog, seeking its next warm blooded meal.
fencing magic items to adventurers. He is desperate A hungry fog (Bestiary 3) lingers, attracted by an
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for a sale and if the PCs seem wealthy sells their ongoing feud between noble houses.
details onto his fellow thieves.
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DOCKS: NPCS
Use the NPC bios below to portray the those encountered on the be comfortable on the docks but is terrified of ever being
docks. Either determine randomly which NPC the PCs encounter submerged. There are squid in there, after all.
or choose a suitable candidate.
BIG HAF
D20 NPC N male half‐orc warrior 5
1 Captain Fabius Redfeather Appearance: Thin black hair, bulging muscles and a
2 Livia Ruso dominating frame.
3 Devin the Shiv Personality: Quiet most of the time; he has a throaty chuckle
4 Big Haf
when amused.
5 Salsvin Everymist
Mannerisms: Stands very still while waiting for orders.
6 Grifo Curran
Hooks: Big Haf acts as both a porter and member of the city
7 Goldie Quick
8 Kufu Elderman watch. He’s not very bright, and has been known to allow illegal
9 Buckey Wetfoot activities to proceed right in front of him when given a creative
10 Avina the Green excuse.
CAPTAIN FABIUS REDFEATHER SALSVIN EVERYMIST
CN male human ranger 2/rogue 5 CG female elf druid 3
Appearance: Long curly black hair, with fine, foppish red Appearance: A youth, with dirty blonde hair and blue‐ish
clothing. green robes.
Personality: Always smiling, though he’s not all that happy. Personality: Salsvin is generally happy though not overjoyed.
Mannerisms: Talks with his hands, with grand flourishes. She watches the world serenely.
Hooks: Captain Fabius travels from port to port, taking odd Mannerisms: She always has a gentle smile on her face.
jobs and running legs of the regular trade routes. He keeps an Hooks: Salsvin has a deep connection to the ocean and
eye out for members of a previous crew, where he was ridiculed generally hires herself out to sailing ships as a scout, guide and
as a young cabin boy. occasional weather witch. She thinks she may have discovered
some very old underwater ruins on her last journey and seeks
LIVIA RUSO companions to help her explore.
LN female commoner 1
Appearance: Brown hair tied in the back; she wears simple GRIFO CURRAN
clothes of cloth and leather. CN male human bard 2
Personality: Keeps a resolute look in her eye. Appearance: A bit portly with a dignified beard, he always
Mannerisms: Listens carefully before speaking. wears his family colours.
Hooks: Livia is a porter and messenger, moving throughout Personality: Good natured but a bit strange, Grifo is a very
the city, but is often found in the docks. Her position has given curious soul and is quick to make friends.
her access to a lot of secrets, but her own code has kept her Mannerisms: He’s always at least partially distracted by his
honest. Now a group of assassins has been hired to make sure own thoughts, making his replies sometimes puzzling
she never gets the chance to break that code. nonsensical.
Hooks: Grifo is always looking for the next story to tell. He
DEVIN THE SHIV bends the ear of any and all travellers who will put up with him,
regaling them with poetry and pressing them for lore and news.
CE male dwarf fighter 2/rogue 1
He doesn’t scare easy or at least doesn’t seem to care whose
Appearance: Rough face, with a close beard, and a vest with
business he’s asking for details about.
no shirt.
Personality: Quick to anger but rarely is brought to violence
except under his own terms.
Mannerisms: Laughs at inopportune moments.
Hooks: Devin is a thug, through and through. He takes
pleasure in the pain of others and would do most anything for
money. One thing he won’t do is set foot in the water. He may
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MAUSOLEUMS EPITAPHS
D20 MAUSOLEUMS Many grave markers are inscribed with personal messages about
A one‐room square building of stone, with four the person or persons interred within.
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columns at the entrance.
A rounded granite structure with a red dome. D20 EPITAPHS
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The dome’s paint has started to fade. 1 A man for all the ages.
A two‐storey marble building. The second floor is 2 The great eye sees but never touches.
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lined with columns. 3 He died as he lived. Drunk
A simple stone structure with a heavy iron door. 4 Grave robber.
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The door has four separate locks. The day will come when dragons walk and
A limestone building; statues of tiefling mages 5
halflings fly.
5 stand in place of columns. Each mage holds a 6 Obedient to the law, we lie.
different set of spell components. 7 Heroes have the whole earth for their tomb.
A brick structure that was once a small temple. 8 To die is to defy immortality.
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One of the stain glass windows is broken. Defender of Whiteforge, until he took an arrow
A crumbling stone building with a heavy stone 9
to the knee.
7 door. The door’s lintel has shifted, making it very 10 I told you I was sick.
hard (DC 25 Strength) to open. 11 The whites of their eyes were not enough.
A square structure with a slanted red slate roof. As you are now, so once was I. Prepare,
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An old oak shades the structure. therefore, to follow me.
A large marble building. Statues of angels stand 13 Echoes of A minor.
9 on the roof above the entrance, their axes
A lady is only as great as her horse and her man,
crossed. Several have been vandalised. 14
in that order.
A small structure set back away from the other
10 Through demons, through devils, through
graves amongst a copse of trees.
15 horrors of afar, the swords and the axes and
A simple building of wood with a slanted roof daggers will mar.
and a sliding steel door. The wood is as hard as
11 16 In the eyes of the gods we are but moments.
stone and has been carved with images of clouds
Trust me, if I had no money in life, I have less in
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death.
A stone wall set into a hill, with a locked gate for
18 The itch of wisdom is a dangerous scratch.
12 a door. A narrow stone‐lined passageways slopes
Sing the songs of your ancestors so their spirits
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will know the words.
An ivy covered building of white stone. Three
By his father’s blade he knows his mother’s
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presence.
ground.
A small, one‐room stone building with a green
14 slanted roof. Weeds grow in profusion around
the structure.
A building of moderate size with soldiers carved
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across the exterior walls.
Three rows of demonic statues flank the path
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leading up to this small round structure.
A long one‐storey building with several doors
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along the main wall.
A three‐storey, round structure with several
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of a watchtower or keep.
A small, square building, set atop a small hill,
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with stone steps leading to its doors.
A set of bronze doors, set into a frame of stone
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mausoleum below.
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GUILDHALLS: GUILDHALLS
Guildhalls can be anywhere with enough space for the guild to On the deck of a large fishing ship, tied up at the
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meet, though once a guild achieves a certain level of prosperity docks.
they generally obtain a dedicated locale. Use these tables to 19 A dank overflow chamber of the city sewer.
determine the general characteristics of such a guildhall. You can A family mausoleum towards the back of the city
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cemetery. (See Urban Design: Graveyards)
also add some amenities to make guilds more tempting for
players or add flavour to scenes taking place within the guild
itself. Every hall at least has a meeting space even if it doubles as
D20 MODERATE GUILDHALLS
A white walled guildhall with paper windows and
one of the amenity rooms. 1
thick, heavy shutters.
A rustic guildhall made of notched logs topped by a
D20 GUILDHALL QUALITY 2
thatched roof.
1 A makeshift guildhall.
A two‐storey guildhall of painted green stone set at
2 A makeshift guildhall with one amenity. 3
the end of a muddy lane.
3 A makeshift guildhall with two amenities. A musty smelling guildhall with thin wooden walls,
4 A moderate guildhall. 4
terrible drafts and too few fireplaces.
5 A moderate guildhall with one amenity. A simple brick guildhall with white windows and
6 A moderate guildhall with two amenities. 5
several tall chimneys.
7 A moderate guildhall with three amenities. An old remodelled bakery that still smells of bread
8 A prosperous guildhall with two amenities. 6
and flour.
9 A prosperous guildhall with three to four amenities. This guildhall has beige stone walls on the outside
10 A prosperous guildhall with five or more amenities. 7
and oak wood panelling within.
A guildhall with fieldstone walls and large open
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D20 MAKESHIFT GUILDHALLS rooms.
1 A dank basement with mould growing on the walls. A squat, brick guildhall with very few windows and
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The second floor apartment above the guild a rooftop deck.
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leader’s shop. The outer walls of this guildhall are set on a stone
A few tables pushed together in a local tavern, with 10 foundation of an old temple. The new construction
3 is of wood.
members shouting to be heard over the rabble.
The corner table in the local tavern, after regular A wooden building resting on thick columns. One
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hours. can only enter when the stairs are lowered.
A private backroom in the local tavern with a two A stone complex surrounded by an iron fence and
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drink minimum. small courtyard.
The centre of the city park, in full view of the public A red walled building with a large central fire pit
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eye (See Urban Dressing: Parks) producing thick black smoke.
The alley between the butcher and the general A fieldstone building with a thick layer of moss
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goods store. covering its south side.
The front room of a general store, after business A wooden two‐storey guildhall with ill‐fitting
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hours. windows.
The backroom of a general store, crates piled high A small stone tower, with a winding central
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and smelling of yeast. staircase.
10 A warehouse, dimly lit by low lanterns. A squat stone guildhall of gnomish construction,
11 An empty tenement, smelling of urine. 17 extending underground through a network of low,
The common room of a small home, a fire in the cramped passageways and chambers.
12 An old family home with closed heavy wooden
hearth and children sleeping upstairs. 18
The backyard of a local manor, in the shade of a shutters and six locks on the front door.
13 A well‐kept wooden structure with a pointed roof
large willow tree. 19
14 A long table in the civic archives of the city library. of green shingles.
The local theatre before rehearsal. A partial set is A small stone guildhall with a large private patio in
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balcony.
The cellar of the local temple, between aging casks
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of wine.
A small cave obscured by hanging moss, just
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The guild master is rarely in town. Instead he
investigates old dungeons as an adventurer.
Guilds are very important to the everyday life of an urban
The guild keeps its prices cheap by using undead or
society. Even to non‐members they often have influence over 11
slave labour.
trade, politics and festivals. People are bound to talk. How much The guild has fixed its books to pay less taxes. May
truth can be had in idle gossip is at the GM’s discretion. 12 local magistrates and tax collectors are paid off or
blackmailed into silence.
D20 RUMOURS The guild purchases ill‐gotten goods from pirates
1 The guild is secretly controlled by the church. 13 and uses the profits to fund its members’ lavish
The guild master’s daughter is secretly dating her lifestyles.
2 The guild practices minor sacrifices to gain the
father’s apprentice. 14
The guild has been working with the thieves’ guild favour of its long dead founders.
3 The guild’s founder is still running things as a
to sabotage a rival’s business. 15
4 The guild waters down its wine at meetings. reclusive vampire.
The guildhall is built upon the ruins of an ancient The mayor is secretly in the guild’s pocket and is on
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vault. its payroll.
The guild has a secret wing where the true The guild has been training its members to fight, in
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decisions are made. order to end a rivalry through force of arms.
7 The guild was responsible for the last king’s death. The guild does new product testing at the local
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The guild keeps a private brothel for the exclusive orphanage.
8 The guild is heavily in debt to foreign investors and
use of its members. 19
The guild only pretends to be in competition with desperate for a solution.
9 its rival. It’s a carefully controlled show to The guild moves its goods at night through a series
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discourage any real competitors. of secret tunnels.
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GILOS KELLS Mannerisms: Taps her fingers into her palm when growing
impatient. When she gets really angry, she has been known to
NG male human commoner 1
slap the person responsible for her mood.
Appearance: Gilos wears large brown boots and has a dirty,
Hooks: Glassjaw takes her nickname not just from the visible
sweaty face.
wound she carries from her brief adventuring career but her
Personality: A little absentminded and often stressed, he is
favourite way of ending an argument. Anyone who gets out of
also very gullible.
line gets a solid punch to the face even if she has to first wrestle
Mannerisms: Rubs his hands into the folds of his shirt.
them to the ground to reach.
Hooks: Gilos is a young member of the guild and takes
orders from the others. He is always running this way or that and
MISTER X
seems very much in need of a good night’s sleep before he
collapses. N male human rogue 2/sorcerer 6
Appearance: Tall and slender, Mister X is always seen
MARRA CLEARWATERS wearing a long black cape and a simple silver full face mask.
Personality: Quiet and reserved. He listens before speaking
CN female halfling expert 1
and uses only a few words to express his interest. He speaks
Appearance: Short brown hair bound into two thin braids.
quietly, but forcefully.
Personality: Irrational, she’s always thinking ahead and can’t
Mannerisms: Mister X stands very still when speaking and it
seem to grasp the moment at hand. Marra is very friendly and
is said no one has ever seen his hands.
enjoys a good meal with friends.
Hooks: Mister X is shrouded in mystery. He is known only to
Mannerisms: Twitches her nose as if about to sneeze. She
guild members as one of their great patrons and attends most
never sneezes, but always carries many handkerchiefs about her
meetings silently.
person.
Contradicting rumours have him as a noble who wishes to
Hooks: Marra is said to be a mad genius. Most of her work is
remain anonymous or a being from another plane whose
sub‐par, but the piece that gained her initial membership to the
presence would spark controversy within the guild’s ranks.
guild surpassed even the guild master’s skill. If only they could
Whatever the truth, he is fabulously wealthy and so few clients
get her to do it again!
question his origins too closely.
MIT UMBRIDGE
LE male half‐elf expert 3
Appearance: Always well dressed, Mit hides a slim dagger in
his inside vest pocket. He has a slender moustache and long
flowing blond hair.
Personality: Pretends to be interested in others but
eventually just stops listening. Obsessed with himself and his
own advancement.
Mannerisms: Always keeps his back to a wall if he can help it
and hates to go to places he does not know well. He never
seems to relax and is always on edge.
Hooks: Mit can’t stand to listen to others. He seeks to
control the guild and the town if he can help it, and the PCs may
just be the tools he needs to do so. He is merciless in his use of
tools, but generous to those who prove useful to him.
GLASSJAW YVENS
NG female dwarf fighter 3/expert 2
Appearance: With dark black hair and a long scar along her
left jaw, Glassjaw always wears heavy steel gauntlets.
Personality: Sternly judges those who speak and never quite
seems satisfied. A stickler for standards, she strives for
perfection in her craft.
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Piled on a bookshelf are displayed cases
containing every known insect in the country.
D% A collection of crystals of a variety of sizes,
Two racks of scrolls, clearly labelled "Arcane" 53‐54
01‐02 colours and types covers the desk.
and "Mundane" are neatly stored upon a shelf. Vials in a rack bubble and sizzle with unknown
Loose papers on every conceivable subject litter 55‐56
energies along a workbench.
03‐04 the desk; each contains hastily scrawled notes in Several jars containing grotesque samples line
red ink. 57‐58
crowded bookshelves.
A large black rock (a meteorite) serves as a A small mirror rests on the desk, angled towards
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paperweight. the sage in the chair.
Three small crystal skulls sit staring at the desk Unfolded on the desk is a letter with the words
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from a nearby bookshelf. "Help me..." scrawled in horrible handwriting.
The sage sits upon a small three‐legged stool, In a room with no windows and no breeze,
09‐10 choosing to leave a large padded chair for 63‐64 papers suddenly tumble through the air before
potential clients. covering the floor.,
A small vase full of freshly cut flowers and herbs Resting across a stack of papers is a fantastic
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fills the office with an aromatic bouquet. 65‐66 weapon of ancient design wrought with strange
The light from a nearby window shines upon the glowing runes.
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portrait of a famous scholar of antiquity. The inside of the door to the sage’s office is
A plaque mounted on the wall features a quote 67‐68
15‐16 heavily scratched.
from a famous contemporary. Curtains embroidered with a flower pattern
Resting beneath the sage's desk is a large, old 69‐70
17‐18 adorn the single window in the office.
(and flatulent) hunting dog. In the centre of the sage's office are two chairs
Hanging on a wall hook rests a bright red, cowled 71‐72
19‐20 set facing each other. There is no other furniture.
cloak. Ancient, faded tapestries depicting various
A name plate on the front of the desk has a 73‐74
21‐22 legendary events cover one wall.
different name to the sage sitting at the desk. In addition to the papers and books crowding the
A small porcelain bust of a famous scholar rests 75‐76 desk a spread of tarot cards depicts someone's
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on the desk. impending death.
Several rolled‐up maps lay upon the desk with a Sitting quietly in a cage in the corner is a large
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pile of hastily written notes. bird. It glares menacingly at all visitors.
27‐28 A deep blue dried ink stain mars the sage’s desk. The floor of the room is littered with papers torn
A pair of beautiful feather pens stand in two 79‐80
29‐30 into small pieces.
different inkwells. 81‐82 Sounds echo strangely in this room.
A long‐haired cat sits lazily on the desk. It eyes all A headless statue stands in one corner of the
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visitors with contempt. 83‐84 room holding a sceptre in one hand and a book
Hung on the wall is a beautifully painted family in the other.
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portrait of the sage, his wife and children. The door to this room sticks in the jamb and
The sage's calendar is left open on the desk with 85‐86
must be forced open.
35‐36 the word "Interruption" hastily written in red ink A primitive drum rests along one wall with a
on today’s date. 87‐88
small three legged stool.
A huge chalkboard fills one wall of the room, Along one wall rests a table filled with glass vials,
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covered with esoteric symbols and words. 89‐90 tubing, jars and bottles arranged in a complex
The sage’s huge desk is bolted to the floor in construction.
39‐40 such as way as to stop a trapdoor beneath it The window is open and three small birds sit
being opened. 91‐92
singing merrily on the sill.
41‐42 A half‐full beer stein stands atop a pile of papers. The sound of running water echoes through the
A collection of empty flagons clusters 93‐94
43‐44 building. Its source remains hidden.
precariously at one corner of the desk. A small cot stands against one wall of the room.
Four old candles have dripped wax down each of 95‐96
45‐46 A bulging bag of clothes stands nearby.
the desk’s corners. Hung on a series of hooks are many different
Beneath a pile of papers half‐hidden words are 97‐98
47‐48 hats of every conceivable design.
scratched into the desk’s top. A strange tower of small marked stones all the
A complex mechanical device rotates slowly in 99‐100
same size has been partially built on the desk.
the centre of the desk showing the sun, planet(s)
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and moon(s) (based on current scientific
knowledge).
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An old foundation surrounding a small alcove A series of bleached white columns, connected
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with a simple stone table by pointed archways and flanked by statues
67‐69 A green, wooden bower with a built in shelf 43‐45 A golden awning set into a marble base
The remains of an old stone wall protects two A gate of copper bars protects this quarts dais
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small alcoves set with precious gems
A small stone table set in the centre of a large A multi‐levelled pagoda set with red and green
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red quilt stonework
A large wooden building with columns for walls A small stone alcove covered in a complicated
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and coral coloured roof glass mosaic
79‐81 A large torii of felled logs The statue of a robed man with beatific
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82‐84 A stone column engraved with ancient scripture expression on his face
A small stone alcove with a pointed roof and 58‐60 A lovingly tended garden filled with flowers
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circular base 61‐63 A bridge with prayer niches built into its walls
A small wooden hut, featuring a simple table and An ornately carved mausoleum dedicated to a
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some pillows for kneeling fallen heroine
An alcove built of human skulls set over a metal A lofty tower empty but for a staircase that leads
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basin to the roof
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A small stone dais featuring mini arches of unicorn
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bronze and an outer wall of tall, orange flowers A circular pool fed by an underground spring;
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Several large oval stone tablets marked with niches in its wall contain sacred objects
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runes, bounding a clearing A golden picture box draped with heavy black
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Four bronze statues turned inward toward a curtains
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small stone altar An intricately engraved adamantine box, set
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Wooden columns with a net roof and walls keeps onto poles but chained to the ground
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several birds within the shrine A large mirror set into a silver frame engraved
Several large, moss covered columns standing in 82‐84 with the image of roses and crowns set into a
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a circle base of sandstone
A series of stones rise out of a pond, each with A long, rough stone wall covered in a riot of
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its own small altar colourful wild flowers
A small stone building with no door hides A mausoleum covered in intricate carvings of
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A squared stone archway beneath a roof of paladin
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tarnished copper piping The bones of a gigantic dragon lie draped across
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pool in the centre The statues of a warrior king and his entourage
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festooned with brightly coloured silken scarves
D% MAJOR A tall, ancient set of gallows has an iron cage
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1‐4 A terraced, wooden dais decorated with silks
within
5‐8 A golden casket set behind a wall of glass
Five stone statues depicting dancing maidens set
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in a circle about a clear pool
12‐14 A large red torii, decorated with copper and jade
A series of stone buttresses leading to a central
A ceremonial maze of high hedges built around a 94
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contemplation pool
An infinity pool, of ancient construction, with an
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compass points
A small white stone building, domed in gold, with
A large stone alcove, lit by torches and filled with 96
21‐23 many small alcoves within
dancing shadows
A large metal plaque featuring hundreds of
A large oak tree festooned with coloured ribbons 97
24‐26 names, set into a base of polished marble
and votive offerings
A glass coffin holds the bones of a saint or other
An ancient fallen tree; thousands of coins have 98
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been hammered into its trunk
A stone tomb encased in huge tree roots; a
Crumbling stone ruins surround an immaculate 99
31‐33 gigantic tree grows atop it
altar of silver
A gigantic fourteen‐foot long bronze horn set
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gazebo
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Hooks: Natir was part of the city militia and lost his leg Hooks: Gahn makes poor decisions in the name of good
defending the shrine from pillaging bandits. If you think he looks drink. It is rumoured she is responsible for Farmer Elthor’s son
bad, you should see the bandit who got away. Natir would like to going missing.
see him dead, and pays gold to any killing the bandit.
CURSED LIVIA
VES MAROTH N female human druid 2
CN female elf aristocrat 2/sorcerer 1 Appearance: Cursed Livia has sunken eyes, thinning hair and
Appearance: Braided white hair with loose silken robes. wears dirty peasant’s clothes.
Personality: Weak‐willed and easily bored. She agrees to Personality: Glum.
most requests, especially if she can avoid labour, blame or Mannerisms: Drags her feet and keeps her head down.
violence. Hooks: A series of unfortunate accidents including a fire,
Mannerisms: Rests her chin on her bent wrist when parasitic infestation and localized earthquake has led Livia and
standing. the townsfolk to believe she’s been cursed.
Hooks: Ves is gifted with arcane magic. It is part of her blood
and everyone knows it. Now the local thieves guild is pressuring HESPER MAGPIE
her into charming some ogres into their ranks, and she’s agreed CN female human rogue 4
(only she is not actually powerful enough to pull it off). Appearance: Shoulder length brown hair, immaculate skin,
white shirt and a feathered cap.
JEZEBEL UASA Personality: Chipper and opportunistic.
LG female half‐elf commoner 1 Mannerisms: Talks fast with an excitable voice.
Appearance: Thin of frame she has orange hair. Hooks: Hesper loves a good rumour and knows of a nearby
Personality: Genuinely optimistic. abandoned temple that might have a few artifacts for the shrine
Mannerisms: Slides her hair out of her face with a shake of and riches for questing adventurers.
her head.
Hooks: Jezebel tries to do as much good with the little HELDEN PERNT
resources she has as possible. She’s promised new toys to some N male human commoner 2
poor local children in celebration of the new harvest, but is Appearance: Broad shouldered Helden wears simple clothes
down to her last copper. of cloth and leather.
Personality: Mild mannered, Helden takes life as it comes.
HARDRAD NARROWCART Mannerisms: Shrugs his shoulders and does not look people
LN male human monk 2/aristocrat 2 in the eye.
Appearance: Short and stout but all muscle. He wears a belt Hooks: Helden is a local leatherworker. He tends the shrine
of beads over simple robes. because no one else does. He wouldn’t mind passing the duties
Personality: Stoic, always listening to the words of others on to someone with more passion.
carefully.
Mannerisms: Steeples his fingers together when making a JEKEL
point or listening to an argument. NE male human warrior 2
Hooks: Hardrad was a noble before he went into hiding Appearance: Wears his hair in a pony tail and has a well
amongst an order of monks. He has adopted their ways and crafted leather vest.
found a new home, but his family would like to make sure he Personality: Egotistical and greedy.
never returns. Mannerisms: Smiles at his own jokes and picks at his elbows.
Hooks: Jekel may not be kind but he keeps up the profile of a
GAHN halfway decent man. He then murders innocent travellers on the
N female dwarf expert 1 road after they’ve left town.
Appearance: White hair in braided rows, with a large gut.
She wears a tin tankard on her belt.
Personality: Jolly and flamboyant.
Mannerisms: She bangs her tankard against nearby surfaces
when she hears something pleasing.
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The statue is inexplicably warm, but not Stands very near a public road and has been
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uncomfortably or dangerously so, to the touch. 76 splattered with dirt and mud from passing
Is in the middle of being taken down and wagons.
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disassembled by a group of workers. Has one very large, dark red bloodstain that
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Is in the middle of being assembled and then someone has attempted to clean, to no avail.
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raised by a group of workers. Reeks of urine and waste though no obvious
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The statue is inexplicably cold to the touch. Frost source can be found.
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lingers upon pieces of it out of direct sunlight. Is encrusted with beautiful, but ultimately
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At first glance, it appears to be made of one worthless, gems.
material but a close inspection reveals it is Broken crossbow bolts litter the ground nearby,
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Examples include wood painted to look like Surrounded by a fence. On each side, a small
stone or brass tinted to resemble gold. 81 wooden sign that plainly says, “No Trespassing”
Is made from a precious material such as gold, has been posted.
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mithril or adamantine. Is being used as a hitching post for horses and
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Has been painted with garish, clashing or A large bird's nest, with three eggs inside, has
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otherwise ugly colours. been built at the very top.
Covered completely by tiny golden particles, as if 84 Has a small pond at its base filled with small fish.
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coated by a glitterdust spell. Has been decorated with small piles of bleached
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The plaque on its base has its writing repeated Is half buried beneath a hill or mound of earth.
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61 Has been expertly restored to its former glory. ground.
Is a smaller replica of a famous piece located Made of an unusual material such as crystal,
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elsewhere. bone or ceramic.
The eyes of this statue seem to be looking at you Has been decorated with a variety of colourful
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no matter which way you travel. seashells.
Is shaped in such a way as to make a ghastly Is hidden within a large tent. By the entrance is a
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howling sound when a strong wind blows. 89 man running an admission booth for those who
Has been incorporated into the construction of a wish to see.
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gallows, complete with swinging noose. Attached at the very top is a working weather
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Its base contains an elaborate locking vane with a thematically similar appearance.
66 mechanism. Once it is disengaged, the statue can Has been enchanted to produce soft,
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be swiveled to face a different direction. lighthearted music whenever touched.
Contains a gem‐shaped depression just above Casts a shadow whose shape looks completely
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arms reach. different from itself.
Has been crafted with a glaring error or other Is covered in long boughs of garland and holly.
68 imperfection, such as a statue with two left 93 Some are faded and withered, while others are
hands or an obelisk with uneven sides. obviously new.
Stands slightly crooked on an ivy‐wreathed Is actually a very ornate, but fully‐functioning,
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plinth. ballista in disguise.
One of the words engraved in its base has been Covered in large vines sprouting plump, juicy
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spelled incorrectly. grapes.
Is currently wrapped up under a tarpaulin and Has been inscribed with a glowing arcane mark
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cannot be seen. and other magical sigils.
Has a number of deep claw marks scratched into A metal cage, large enough for a Medium‐sized
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its surface. humanoid, has been built into the middle.
Has been smeared with tar that has long since The language engraved in its base is completely
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almost worn off. Also serves as a guard post. An alarm bell and
Is actually a working part of a nearby building's 99 sentry box have been incorporated into the
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grey smoke. 100 Is eerily, even suspisiously lifelike.
Has been engraved with a delicate pattern to
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clock. A stone building with finely wrought metal
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A new stone building, recently completed. The A gigantic stone structure with minarets of green
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scaffolding. A stone building featuring an elegant sanctuary
An efficiently designed wooden building with 88 with long thin floor runners and silver candlestick
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many small cabinets built into the walls. holders set on the walls.
A ragged stone structure with tattered tapestries A long stone building with a messy sanctuary,
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and hole‐riddled roof. 89 littered with stacks of dogmatic writing and
62 A yellow wooden building with ivy‐covered roof. abandoned personal possessions.
A broad, but short, stone building with an arched A simple stone exterior with a brightly coloured
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roof. interior.
A splendid stone building with clean floors and An astonishing stone structure with statuary so
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rose scented air. detailed they seem lifelike.
A dusty wooden structure, that almost seems A sturdy wooden building lined with finely
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abandoned. wrought stone benches.
A domineering stone building that casts long A crimson wooden building with a slanted roof of
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shadows over the neighbourhood. slate.
A small stone building, set tightly between two A cool stone structure with flat black roof. A bell
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older buildings. 94 tower emerges from the very centre of the
A tasteless stone building featuring huge stone structure.
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statues of saints, engaged in gruesome deeds. 95 A little brick building surrounded by bushes.
A square building of pale cut stone with a flat 96 A typical stone temple with one tall steeple.
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A squat stone building with large stairs, leading This building is built half of stone and half of
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to a grand sanctuary deep below the city. wood.
A simple stone building with large windows filling A massive stone structure with arcing buttresses,
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the sanctuary with bright light. 99 large stained glass windows and glorious towers
A spotless wooden structure, with well‐polished that appear to stretch to the heavens.
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A tan wooden building with a small graveyard to
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one side.
A large stone building known for its vast cellars,
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used for various purposes over the years.
A solid stone building whose walls block out the
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outside noise.
A stone building that smells of mildew and is
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infested with rats.
A small stone building decorated with precious
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mithral engravings.
A dreary stone building with grey walls and a
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leaky roof.
A crooked wooden structure featuring bizarre,
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artistic furnishing.
A majestic stone building with subtle gold
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engravings and purple wall hangings.
An enchanting, small wooden structure with a
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stone foundation, surrounded by a small grove.
A small stone building, busy with the coming and
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going of local folks.
A rambling stone structure with a key support all
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leaning precariously westward.
A stone structure with unfinished masonry giving
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A glittering white ballroom attended by liveried A stone platform, set on a low ridge of ground,
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window. shape of seats.
An oval amphitheatre in red‐veined marble, used An unobtrusive side door tucked away in a wall
equally for acting and creature‐racing. The smell niche. Engraved above the heart shaped handle
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of smoke and dung drifts from the attached are the words “My heart opens only to music.
stables. Sing to me.”
A stage constructed of heavy cloth and wire,
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stretched rigid between three trees.
A circle of tightly‐fitted wooden slabs,
hammered into the ground. A woven sling chair
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hangs from a high pole, just visible over the top
of the slabs.
A wide and shallow hollow in the ground, about
85‐86 chin high to a dwarf. A circle of red bricks inset in
the ground marks the centre.
An archway carved into a cliff face and roped off
with a silken ribbon. The rock around the arch
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displays intricate carvings of the deities of music
and love.
An open door in a limestone wall, with a tapestry
hanging just inside to block the view. The
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tapestry shows a set of bagpipes playing without
a musician’s hand to guide them.
A high, narrow theatre wedged between two
larger ones, its windows outlined in tiny mother‐
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of‐pearl tiles. A magic mouth murmurs the show
titles to anyone approaching the entrance.
An oak trapdoor, embossed with brass studs and
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Under it, stairs lead down into darkness.
A colonnaded combined ballroom and concert
hall, plastered and painted with ivy, butterflies
92 and tiny birds. The sound of bird song fills the air,
but falling bird excrement is a common danger
here for visitors.
The edifice of this theatre is festooned with
intricate carvings depicting scenes from famous
93 plays and operas. When the theatre puts on
special events the owner hires illusionists to
bring the carvings to life.
This colonnaded building is faced with white
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main entrance.
Many‐hued everburning torches in black cast‐
iron sconces are set above the windows of this
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theatre. They bathe the street in a bizarre
mishmash of colours.
The skulls of large monsters – dragons, giants,
96 manticores and so on – are set into the wall
about this theatre’s main entrance.
The flags of many different nations flutter from
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conspicuously unused.
A huge banner hangs down from the roof of this
theatre. The banner advertises the upcoming
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recently discovered play by a famous playwright.
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Rin Damans (NE female gnome rogue 5) feigns a Grensh Kunch (N female half‐orc fighter 4/rogue
wounded leg, or perhaps a foot trampled by a 3) has filed her nails to fine points, and uses
passing ox and cart. When someone responds to these to prick and puncture various nerve
49‐51 her wails, she asks to be carried to the nearest 76‐78 endings in her targets, inducing paralysis. Then
healing house. Along the way, she uses the this otherwise short and stout half‐orc takes
excuse of clinging to them to relieve them of what she wishes while grinning into her victim’s
what goods may be on their person. frozen eyes.
Rickles Semerson (NE male halfling rogue 4) Eta Vickles (N female gnome fighter 3/rogue 2)
disguises himself to look like a child and gets uses her natural height to an advantage by
himself in an orphanage, where he doctors the hiding under barrels and crates, waiting to
books to be adopted by the next wealthy couple 79‐81 hamstring targets that walk by. As they fall and
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to come by. Then, after enjoying the hospitality bleed out, she loots them, promising to send the
of his new “parents” for a few days, he makes off guards quickly if they don’t struggle. Bright red
with all household valuables and repeats the hair and golden eyes give her a fiery appearance.
ploy with another disguise. Losheck Hurms (CG male human sorcerer
Olgben Nottle (CE female half‐orc rogue 4/expert 4/rogue 2) prematurely ended his apprenticeship
4) is a popular fence who works with most of the to a wizard when he stole a scroll of levitation
55‐57 city’s criminal factions. Her steely gaze is as 82‐84 and vanished into the night. Having since
heavy as her tongue, and she always ensures the committed the spell to memory, he uses his
best prices—both for her and her clients. magic to levitate items of value out of their
Prots Rangle (N male human rogue 6) only owners’ pockets, purses and homes.
possesses two fingers on either hand, but uses Cholos Denner (N male half‐elf rogue 7) never
them effectively to pinch every coin out of the goes anywhere without his mask, and many
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nearest pocket. To relax, he works as a bartender wonder what it and his soft voice hides. He’s
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in a popular tavern, entertaining guests by his often hired to steal objects of personal, rather
two‐fingered pouring and serving tricks. than actual material value from highly secured
Coorman Legrum (CN male human fighter estates, and he has yet to fail such a contract.
3/rogue 3) is a strapping lad with a shock of long Raman Onnz (N male human rogue 4/wizard
61‐63 white hair. In order to negate any guilt he feels [illusionist] 5) is a dark‐eyed, pot‐bellied man
for his thievery, he donates a full tenth of his who inspires little thought of the usual thieving
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earnings to various charities around the city. type. However, his ability to conjure illusionary
Betsel Bregund (CE male human rogue 5) will walls gives him a mean of camouflage and
enter a shop during the day and find a way to escape that has enable his ongoing exploits.
secret himself away in a closet, barrel or other Clinst Flather (CN male human rogue 6) owns a
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hidey‐hole. Then he emerges at night after the variety of dens and boltholes around town that
merchant has closed shop, and helps himself to 91‐93 he “rents” out to his fellow thieves—offering
any goods lying about. them temporary anonymity and security for a
Evoll Drasterfort (N male elf aristocrat 2/rogue 5) hefty cut of their latest haul.
wanted a challenge in life, no longer finding his Zoola Forrow (CE female human rogue 9) runs an
noble lifestyle satisfying. So he hired several expansive thieves gang, made up of the toughest
master thieves to teach him the shadowy arts 94‐96 crooks in the city. How she keeps the rabble in
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and took to stealing simply for amusement’s line is unknown. She keeps herself shaved,
sake. Black‐haired and purple‐eyed, he is forever revealing lines of ugly scarring along her skull.
looking down on those around him, no matter Nadel Kormean (CG female elf aristocrat 3/rogue
how tall they truly stand. 6) runs a gang that works on the city outskirts,
Dinny Opet (LN female half‐elf aristocrat 1/bard robbing from any caravan foolish enough to pass
4) always wanted to be part of the nobility; but through their neck of the woods. She then
since no prince would marry her, she’s settled 97‐100 disperses the wealth she accrues to the poor and
for masquerading as a minor baroness at parties needy – minus what’s needed to keep her gang
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and thieving valuables from the guests. She clothed and fed. A fat monk is her second‐in‐
employs her natural beauty and cultured command. She often wears outfits all in verdant
manners to just such an end, and few have thus green.
far pierced her facade.
Abay Urian (N female halfling rogue 5) is
skeletally thin, and uses her spare frame to slip
73‐75 through cracks and barely open windows. She
often targets churches and temples, stealing holy
relics and gilded decorations to pawn.
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THIEVES: SPECIALISTS
Sometimes a specialist thief is called for. Able to climb any wall “Uncle Shade” (CN male halfling rogue 8) is a
or open any lock, they are the stuff of nightmares to the grey‐eyed, grey‐skinned, grey‐haired halfling
wealthy. with a singular talent for hiding in shadows. He
54‐60 can remain unseen in the smallest patch of
D% darkness, and can slip from one shadow to
another without detection, even if others are
Durolf Allamay (CN male human rogue 7) is a
watching for him.
thin, balding man who can slice purse strings so
Rollo Cench (LN male human bard 8) is able to
01‐07 finely, you won’t notice it’s missing until the next
play almost any musical instrument he touches.
time you reach for it. Always has daggers tucked
As such, he’s often hired to provide
up his sleeves. 61‐66
entertainment at upscale parties...where he then
Adorai Klept (N female human rogue 8) has
whisks away jewellery, silverware and other
mastered every sort of lock and latch in
goods and stashes the takings in his instruments.
08‐15 existence, and she’s even grown bored of lesser
Staloa Phillerese (CN female human expert
challenges. Her long, spider‐like fingers often
4/rogue 4) is obsessed with art and has a
wander to the pick set she keeps concealed.
remarkable talent for painting forgeries. She
Aggel Ock (CE male half‐orc rogue 9) was given a
67‐73 then slips into galleries and private collections,
puzzlebox as a child and opened it by breaking it
where she swaps out the forgeries for the
open over another playmate’s head. Since then,
16‐22 originals, and either sells them off or keeps them
he’s learned to crack all manner of latches,
for her own growing collection.
lockboxes and safes. In fact, any sort of lock is a
Sucor Sumlonay (CG female human fighter
personal affront to him that must be eliminated.
3/rogue 5) strides about clad in thick armour, yet
Therian Loust (CE male elf rogue 7/fighter 2)
somehow does so in complete silence. Her bulk
employs superb acrobatic skills to walk rooftops 74‐80
belies a cunning mind and the ability to plot out
and leap through open windows, whereupon he
daring infiltration routes that would make most
relieves the inhabitants of their valuables. He
thieves balk.
also is practically untouchable in a fight, as he
23‐29 Jerosh (NE male human fighter 6/rogue 3) is the
tumbles and dodges every blow. Sandy‐brown
guild’s chief basher. Violent, depraved and
hair dusts over green eyes that are filled with
avaricious, he is feared by his fellow rogues. His
mirth. Several women are smitten by the rogue, 81‐85
childhood was replete with misery and pain; he
but would be terrified if they learnt what lurks in
does not harm children – this is his only
his heart.
redeeming quality.
Pheruth Dewson (CN male half‐elf bard 7) was
Zerif Derg (NE male human rogue 7) has a blank
raised in the theatre and now employs his
stare that unnerves anyone who holds it too
talents to take on countless personas at a
long. Perhaps he practices it on the corpses he
moment’s notice. He can talk his way into almost
30‐37 86‐92 constantly robs, digging up countless graves to
anyone’s confidence, and talk his way out again
salvage any valuables buried with them. His
with their valuables. Not to mention his skill with
handshake is as wet and chilly as the corpse mud
stage makeup. He is wildly egotistical and loves
he’s often knee‐deep in.
being the centre of attention. He sulks if ignored.
Ferom Noglet (LN female half‐elf cleric 6/rogue
Vally Gumont (CG female gnome rogue 7) often
2) is a priestess of the death goddess. She
climbs the highest structures in the city, moving
appropriates all grave offerings as an offering to
up walls almost spider‐like to peer down over 93‐96
her dark mistress. She lairs in a sunken,
what she considers her domain. There, she
38‐45 abandoned crypt in the oldest part of a
studies patterns in the crowds below until she
graveyard.
divines an easy mark. She loves feeding the birds
of the city – and several of them eagerly come to Tem Logrist (N male gnome fighter 2/rogue 6)
her outstretched hand. figured the easiest mark is the one that can’t
resist. Employing his knowledge of toxins and
Zala Manlot (CE female elf bard 4/rogue 3) is a 97‐100
skill with a blowgun, this pasty‐faced gnome hits
master of disguise and can make herself look like
his victims from a distance with a paralytic dart
a male or female of various races. She’s often
and then pilfers their frozen forms.
pulling off wicked cons that involve romantic
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triangles and high society scandals, in which she
is actually at least two corners of the triangle.
Her true hair colour is brown, but anything
beyond that is unconfirmed.
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The PCs step into their room, glad to get some The child thief the PCs just caught squirms in
rest, when the door swings shut and latches 83‐84 their grip. “Please,” he says. “If I don’t bring ‘nuff
55‐56 behind them. The figure hiding there puts a home, my pa will beat me.”
blade to the PC’s throat and asks, “Where’s the A PC is fairly certain the guard exacting tolls at
money?” the gate is the same person he saw begging for
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Over a few drinks, several scoundrels invite a PC alms in beggar’s rags a few days earlier. What’s
to participate in a complicated con scheme, going on here?
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involving a wealthy merchant, a bucket of tar As the PCs are strolling towards a corner, they
and a lizard. hear a whisper of, “Soon as they round ‘ere,
Turns out every coin in a PCs’ pouch has been 87‐88 clobber ‘em and get their gold.” This is quickly
swapped for counterfeit money. Who could’ve hushed. When the PCs pause, they can hear
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made the switch? When and where did the PC faint, but heavy breathing.
last leave his coin unguarded? A black‐robed figure steps out of a doorway that
Half a dozen priests from a local temple are seems to suddenly appear. He sweeps an arm
61‐62 running toward the PCs, hollering “Thief! Thief!” 89‐90 out and invites the PCs to pay respects within the
after a man who barely has the lead on them. thieves’ temple and receive a blessing from one
A woman dodges through the marketplace of its priests.
towards the PCs, guards hot on her heels. Cries A thief pops up in front of the PCs, somehow
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of “Thief!” rise above the usual hawking and waving one of their valuables in the air. “Race
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haggling. you to the nearest city gate. Beat me, and I’ll
In a tavern, a drunk man totters up to the PCs’ return it!” Then the thief dashes away.
table, grabs a drink and downs it in one. With a A PC recognizes the beggar wandering the
65‐66 look of smug satisfaction on his face, he totters market as having once been a noble, now having
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off to the next table. A barroom brawl will fallen destitute. Then they notice him plucking
inevitably ensue... food and goods from various stalls he’s passing...
The thief the PCs have cornered lets the hood The thief the guards are marching down the
67‐68 slip back from concealing their face. The visage street is a friend of the PCs and someone they’d
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revealed belongs to a supposed friend. rather not see get stuck in jail or have a hand cut
The game‐runner in the marketplace offers the off. He sees them and begs for help.
PCs’ choice of card, dice or other gambling The PCs have caught the thief with their coin
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pleasures. Surely they couldn’t be rigged, could purse in his hands, but he claims he needs the
they? He’s giving good odds... 97‐98 money to help save his dying child. He begs them
This shifty fellow offers to sell a treasure map for to come to his hovel to see the veracity of his
71‐72 a mere gold coin. The wealth it could lead to will words.
be thousands of times that! “Hello. I’m the god of thieves, and I need you to
The PCs have caught a thief red‐handed, and steal something for me.” At least, that’s what the
their grip on his wrist is unbreakable. Turns out, guy in the black mask and cloak claims when he
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though, this thief likes to bite anything within 99‐100 meets the PCs. Do they believe him? Well, since
reach. he just walked through a solid wall to greet
Unlike most thieves, when the PCs caught this them, maybe there’s something to his story and
75‐76 one in the act, they pulled a blade and look ready request.
to leave the PC bleeding in the gutter.
Heavy netting drops over the PCs’ heads as they
ducked into the alley behind a tavern. As the
ropes tighten, hands pat them down for
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valuables. If they struggle, the thieves beat them
into unconsciousness, but do not inflict lethal
damage unless attacked by the same.
While enjoying a dinner party at a noble’s estate,
the PCs notice a pair of poorly dressed servants
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into their clothes and bags. They’re also plucking
the odd piece of jewellery from other guests.
The thief who just bumped into the PCs and took
their coin is dressed in the finery of a noble. Also,
81‐82 his face matches that of a well‐respected
member of an influential house that holds much
power in the local courts and merchant circles.
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A stone shop featuring a warm hearth in the A stone shop has a discount section in its
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center of the room. basement.
A large wooden hall features different shops, 78 A small stone tower with a shop on its first floor.
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each with their own area. A large stone tower with a different shop on
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A two‐storey wooden building with a shop on each floor.
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each floor. A wooden shop with no doors providing a step
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A second floor shop allows access via a wooden stool so people can get in through the windows.
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ladder. The first floor is boarded up. A wooden shop with its walls lined completely
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The wood of this shop is tinted red and smells of with shelves.
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cherries. A stone shop featuring well‐crafted glass display
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The walls of this shop are made of whole trunks, cases.
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uncut except at the corners. The arctic timbers of this shop’s walls keep the
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58 This stone shop features an eerie echo. sales floor chillier than outside.
A private shop is accessed only from the back Copper pipes line one wall of this shop making
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59 room of a tavern, through a door marked with a haunting music when the wind blows.
black star. 85 A large bear skin rug greets patrons.
A shack made of salvage sells its wares at the 86 Two suits of armour flank the shop’s entrance.
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end of an alley just off the main marketplace. This great stone room has everburning torches
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A simple wooden building has three different flickering in wall sconces.
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doors for Large, Medium and Small patrons. A cooking fire is set in the back wall filling the
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Over the entrance of this shop hang two curtains shop with the smell of stew.
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of fine mail in place of a door. This stone building was once a guard post and
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The walls of this shop are hung with the skins of features arrow slits in the walls.
63 animals, many of which are found only in foreign This wooden shop has a religious symbol painted
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lands. in gold on the front door.
The front room of this shop is completely bare This stone shop has a front door of iron featuring
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64 except for six doors. All six doors lead into a seven different locks.
densely packed workshop. This brick walled shop has a spiral staircase set in
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the middle leading to a second floor of goods.
65 notes crammed into the crevices, each a prayer A small storefront contains only samples with all
to a departed loved one. 93 goods stored in a back room behind a curtain of
The rug set in the middle of this store depicts an hide.
66 ancient battle between dwarves and creatures of The insides of this shop are terribly cramped; the
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aisles count as difficult terrain.
While a roof can be seen from the outside, the This small stone shop has a thatched roof and
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shop’s ceiling has mural of the night sky upon it. smells of wet dog.
The outside of this shop is rundown; appearing The air in this shop is stale leaving a foul taste in
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customers’ mouth.
new. The walls of this shop are pink and feature
A wooden shop whose walls have grown a thick 97
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layer of moss. One wall of this shop features a mirror lined in
A wooden shop with the ceiling and upper 98 silver that shows a perfect reflection of the scene
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shelves thick with spider webs. three seconds ago.
A building of brick decorated with oil paintings of The outside of this shop features a huge painted
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great military leaders. sign reading “You don’t want to shop here!”
72 An old chapel converted to a shop within. This large wooden building features three floors,
The entrance to this shop features a steel cage fully staffed, with a sales counter on each and a
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73 with a locked door that serves as a secure tavern in the back. Your first drink is free with
antechamber. any purchase (limit 1/day).
This shop is accessed through a cellar door
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around the side of another shop.
A bright purple shop of wood with orange
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curtains in the windows.
The front of this shop is made of magically
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hardened glass crafted by a forgotten wizard.
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D20 RUMOURS
1 Keeps a paramour
2 Has a drinking problem
3 Is in debt
4 Part of the local thieves guild
5 Worships the old gods
6 Moved after their spouse died
7 Eats stray cats
8 Distant blood relative to the local ruler
9 Poisoned a rival
10 Comes from old money
11 Former adventurer
12 Keeps a daughter in the basement
13 Killed a man with a rusty spoon
14 Has a separate backroom business
15 Skilled card player
16 Exceptionally well read
17 Converted religions to please spouse
18 Knows where the treasure is buried
19 Secretly a changeling
20 Is having an affair with (roll a new NPC)
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All the tower’s shutters carry the wizard’s mark 80 Four burning skulls float around the tower’s top.
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prominently. A laughing skull is affixed to the door, the
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A halfling is scrubbing the tower’s walls clean laughter switches between manical and giggling.
55 from degrading slogans, painted during the Two metallic statues stand on either side of the
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night. He looks miserable. door armed with halberds.
A halfling gardener is feeding a giant flesh‐eating Gold dragon scales make the roof glitter in the
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plant near the door. sunlight.
57 A displayed sign reads, “No loitering.” 84 The tower’s door has seven keyholes.
Potted plants stand on the stairs leading up to The tower has a small orchard at the back, the
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the door. wizard occasionally sells fruits to the locals.
The lower windows have iron bars across them 86 Three large rubies glitter above the door.
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and a tightly shuttered from within. 87 Thick mist obscures the lower half of the tower.
A cart carrying dung has broken an axle in front Small lizards dart across the tower’s walls; they
of the tower, the wizard is screaming at the cart hide in cracks in the masonry. Whole families of
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driver from a window, as the dung has spilled lizards live in the cracks of the ancient
onto his stairway. stonework.
The front door is carved from a single piece of Two large braziers stand on either side of the
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jade. door; they each burn with a greenish flame.
A narrow ditch surrounds the tower; the ditch is A thundercloud hangs over the tower; it
62 filled with a purple mist, making it impossible to 90 discharges lightning bolts down to the tower’s
discern the bottom. lightning rod.
No less than five weather vanes are seen on the Thin copper wires have been laid into the mortar
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63 tower’s roof, each of them showing a different of the brickwork.
wind direction. Eight runes, each representing a different magic
On the door hangs a piece of paper, on which is 92 school are displayed over the doorway, a brass
64 scrawled with a shaky hand, “Help wanted, dial shifts between them seemingly at random.
halflings preferred.” Children play in front of the tower; they are
65 From a slightly open window, organ music drifts. 93 jumping in puddles of water, each puddle is a
66 A broom is sweeping the stairway by itself. different colour.
67 A sign says, “Beware of Owlbear.” A sign on the door reads, “Adolphus Finkelroy,
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Black smoke billows out of the tower’s open top, Mage Extraordinaire.”
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which functions as a chimney. A chained ettin butler stands in front of the
A moaning man in a pillory serves as a warning 95 tower, one head is welcoming people, the other
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to would be thieves. threatening to rip them apart and devour them.
A hastily scribbled note on the doorknob reads, A ghostly figure stands in front of the tower and
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“Gone to the Abyss, will be back soon.” 96 warns visitors of the perils of going to visit the
The surrounding garden is filled with colourful tower with darkness in one’s heart.
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flower arrangements. Five pillars covered with arcane runes are
The doormat says either, “Welcome” or “Stay 97 arranged into the shape of a pentagram in front
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out” depending on the person standing on it. of the tower.
A murder of crows is perched along the edge of Six open and empty coffins of different sizes
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the tower’s roof. stand along the tower’s eastern wall. A sign over
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Swarms of many‐coloured butterflies take flight them proclaims, “Please measure for size before
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from flower pots on the roof.
“Arcane paraphernalia bought, inquire within”, a In the ornately fountain in the front of the tower,
75 a group of water mephits have made their camp.
sign proclaims.
The tower’s windows are so dusty and dirty 99 Their constant jokes and pranks are a nuisance
76 to the town’s inhabitants, but they don’t
nothing can be made out within.
A small work crew is busy replacing the roof tiles approach the tower.
77 with new glazed ones. Scaffolding cloaks the A wizard sits on the stairs in front of the tower
tower. and smokes a pipe. The smoke from the pipe
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Perfumed odours emanate from the tower’s takes on shapes of known and unknown
78 windows. Occassionally, a woman’ voice raised creatures.
in song floats down from above.
Scaffolding surrounds the tower as several
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E NCOUNTERS
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TULGER CR 3 (XP 800)
Street grime and a shrouded hood do little to hide this half‐elf’s
well‐muscled frame.
RED RAIDERS (4) CR 1 (XP 400)
Male half‐elf fighter 4
Clad in banded mail, these sword‐armed warriors look capable
N Medium humanoid (elf, human)
and ready for action.
Init +2; Senses low‐light vision; Perception +10, Sense Motive
Male human fighter 2
+5
N Medium humanoid (human)
Speed 30 ft.; ACP ‐1; Acrobatics +1, Climb +4, Swim +4
Init +5; Perception +4, Sense Motive +3
AC 17, touch 12, flat‐footed 15; CMD 19
Speed 20 ft., base speed 30 ft. ACP ‐7; Ride +1
(+4 armour [armoured coat], +1 shield [buckler])
AC 19, touch 11, flat‐footed 18; CMD 16
Immune sleep
(+7 armour [banded mail], +1 Dex, +1 shield [buckler])
Fort +5 Ref +3, Will +3 (+4 vs. fear)
Fort +5 Ref +1, Will +1; +1 vs. fear
hp 34 (4 HD)
hp 16 (2 HD)
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +4; CMB +7
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +2; CMB +5
Melee longsword (Furious Focus, Power Attack [‐2/+4]) +8
Melee longsword +5 (1d8+3/19‐20)
(1d8+3/19‐20)
Ranged heavy crossbow (range 120 ft.; Rapid Reload) +3
Ranged longbow +6 (1d8/x3)
(1d10/19‐20)
Atk Options Cleave
Combat Gear bolts (10)
Combat Gear arrows (20)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
Abilities Str 16, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 14 Cha 8
SQ bravery (+1)
SQ armour training (1), bravery (+1)
Feats Alertness, Animal Affinity, Improved Imitative, Rapid
Feats Alertness, Cleave, Furious Focus, Power Attack, Skill Focus
Reload
(Perception), Weapon Focus (longsword)
Skills as above plus Handle Animal +5, Intimidate +3, Profession
Skills as above plus Survival +7
(soldier) +5, Survival +5
Languages Common, Elven
Languages Common
Gear as above plus 50 gp
Gear as above plus 5 gp
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SHOP FEATURES
The shop has several features of note:
ALGAR BRADEN CR 4 (XP 1,200)
Front door: This wooden door (hardness 5, hp 15, DC 25
This thin man wears a simple artisan’s outfit, and smells faintly
Break) is unlocked.
of something acrid.
Everburning lamps: The shop is lit by four ceiling‐mounted
Male human wizard (universalist) 3/ expert 2
N Medium humanoid (human) lanterns with continual flame cast inside.
Init +1; Senses Perception +8, Sense Motive +1 Upper floor: Algar lives in a small, but comfortable
Speed 30 ft., ACP 0 apartment on the upper floor.
AC 11, touch 11, flat‐footed 10; CMD 13 Basement: Algar has converted the basement to an
(+1 Dex) alchemical workshop. The area contains various raw materials
Fort +0, Ref +2, Will +7 and a small selection of completed alchemical items and potions.
hp 14 (5 HD)
The room also holds a full water barrel and a bucket.
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +2; CMB +2
Melee mwk dagger +3 (1d4/19‐20)
REWARD
Ranged mwk dagger (range 10 ft.) +4 (1d4/19‐20) or
Ranged hand of the apprentice (range 30 ft.; 7/day) +6 (1d4/19‐ If the PCs extinguish all the fires and save both Algar and
20) Tanglefoot, Algar is extremely grateful. In the future, he sells
Wizard Spells Prepared (CL 3rd; concentration +7) them alchemical item at cost price (50%), and gives them a 10%
2nd—glitterdust (DC 16), make whole discount on any wondrous items he has for sale. He is also
1st— comprehend languages, identify, unseen servant
willing to craft specific wondrous items for the PCs, also with a
0— arcane mark, mage hand, mending, prestidigitation
Combat Gear potion of cure light wounds, potion of invisibility, 10% discount.
potion of levitate, potion of resist energy
Abilities Str 10, Dex 13, Con 8, Int 18, Wis 12, Cha 14 SCALING THE ENCOUNTER
SQ arcane bond [familiar (hedgehog)] To modify this encounter, apply the following changes:
Feats Brew Potion, Craft Wondrous Item, Master Alchemist, EL 3 (XP 800): The fires do not burn as fiercely. Extinguishing
B
Scribe Scroll , Skill Focus (Craft [alchemy])
a fire requires on a DC 13 Reflex save.
Skills as above plus Appraise +12, Craft (alchemy) +17,
Diplomacy +6, Knowledge (arcana) +12, Knowledge EL 5 (XP 1,600): The fires burn fiercely. Extinguishing a fire
(dungeoneering) +10, Knowledge (geography) +10, requires a DC 17 Reflex save.
Knowledge (history) +10, Knowledge (local) +10, Knowledge
(nature) +10, Knowledge (planes) +10, Spellcraft +12
Languages Auran, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven
Gear as above plus cloak of resistance +1, alchemist's kit, spell
component pouch, spellbook, 303 gp
Spellbook as above plus 1st—crafter’s fortune, feather fall,
mage armour, magic missile; 0—all
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Sleight of Hand: The tengu attempts a DC 20 Sleight of Hand Initiative: The tengu and PCs roll initiative normally and move
check (+7). Success indicates it has taken a minor item from in the relevant order.
the PC. Cards: Each card represents 30 feet and for every 10 feet of
Spot Pick Pocket: The PC can make an Perception check movement speed more or less than 30 feet, the character
opposed by the tengu’s Sleight of Hand check to notice the takes a +2 or ‐2 respectively to every check made to navigate
attempt. If the PC fails to spot the attempt, a nearby merchant an obstacle. At the GM’s discretion magical abilities may
shouts out a warning. bestow additional bonuses.
10: DROPPED BOXES
2: ALTERNATE PATH 7: DOWN THE STEPS
Jump: DC 15 Acrobatics
Dodge Behind Stalls : DC 15 Knowledge Running: DC 10 Acrobatics
or
(local) or
Scale: DC 15 Climb
or Slide Down Handrail: DC 20 Acrobatics
Convince Guard to Step Aside: DC 15 Bluff
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Moving Through One Card: It takes a move action to move The thieves’ attitude towards the party begins as unfriendly.
through a card. When a character exits a card, he must pick If the PCs make them hostile, they attack maddened by the PCs’
one of the two obstacles to overcome. Success means he pointless wittering.
moves on while failure means he must face the obstacle again
next round. Hostile to Unfriendly: Diplomacy DC 24.
Other Actions: Instead of exiting a card, a character may take Unfriendly to Indifferent: Diplomacy DC 19.
other actions, such as casting a spell, making a ranged attack Indifferent to Friendly: Diplomacy DC 14.
and so on. A character can only make melee attacks against Friendly to Helpful: Diplomacy DC 9.
targets on the same card.
Alternatively, the PCs can intimidate the tengu into returning
Moving Through Three Cards: A character can move three
what they have stolen (DC 13 Intimidate check). A tengu
cards by using a full‐round action. To leave the first card, the
rendered friendly or better returns the stolen item and
character must overcome both obstacles. If he fails either
apologises for the “misunderstanding.”
check by 5 or less, he moves only one card forward. If he fails
either check by 5 or more, he cannot move at all. Failing two GETTING AWAY
obstacle checks mires the character in the current card. A If the tengu reach the “finish line,” they disappear into a ruined
mired character must spend another full‐round action to free building through a thin crack in the wall at the back of an alley.
himself. By the time the PCs find a way in, the thieves have gone.
CATCHING THE TENGU At the GM’s discretion, the PCs can discover the location of
the thieves’ hideout by gathering information from unsavoury
During the chase, the tengu stick together. If the PCs capture or
locals and other folk in the know.
attack and slow one of them, the others turn to defend him.
If the PCs catch the tengu without using violence, the thieves Merchants: Most market vendors hate the tengu as their
listen to any request or demands. Flattery gets you everywhere thievery is bad for trade. A DC 12 Diplomacy check or DC 13
with the tengu and if the PCs successfully pursue such a tactic, Intimidate check get them to reveal their suspicion that the
the thieves offer the item back as part of a big tengu lair somewhere near the waterfront.
misunderstanding. The Watch: The Watch generally ignore the tengus’ actions as
chasing them exerts too much energy for too little reward. The
guards suspect the tengu of lairing in an abandoned
TENGU THIEVES (4) CR 1/2 (XP 200) warehouse and for a 2 gp bribe tell the PCs of their suspicions.
This humanoid wears a deeply cowled cloak that almost
Knowledge (local): A DC 20 Knowledge (local) check reveals
completely obscures its features.
the general area of the tengus’ lair – an abandoned,
Male tengu rogue 1
N Medium humanoid (tengu) dilapidated warehouse near the docks.
Init +3; Senses low‐light vision; Perception +8 (+9 vs. traps;
trapfinding) TACTICS
Speed 30 ft. ACP 0; Acrobatics +7, Climb +5, Stealth +9 In combat, the tengu thieves flank enemies and sneak attack as
AC 15, touch 13, flat‐footed 12; CMD 14 often as possible. They primarily use daggers, but if the
(+2 armour [leather], +3 Dex) opportunity presents itself, they also bite. They flee as soon as
Fort +1 Ref +5 Will +2
they are able.
hp 9 (1 HD)
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +0; CMB +1
SCALING THE ENCOUNTER
Melee dagger +3 (1d4+1/19‐20) and
bite ‐2 (1d3) To modify this encounter, apply the following changes:
Ranged shortbow (range 60 ft.) +3 (1d6/x3) EL 2 (XP 600): Remove one Tengu Thief.
Atk Options sneak attack (+1d6) EL 4 (XP 1,200): Add two Tengu Thieves.
Combat Gear arrows (20)
Abilities Str 12, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 8
SQ gifted linguist, swordtrained, trapfinding (+1)
Feats Weapon Finesse
Skills as above plus Appraise +4, Knowledge (local) +4, CHASE
Linguistics +8, Sleight of Hand +7
Languages Common, Goblin, Halfling, Tengu This encounter utilises the Chase mechanic. For a more detailed
Gear as above plus assorted shiny jewellery and trinkets explanation of chases, check out Chapter 8 of the Pathfinder
(presumably stolen), 4 gp Roleplaying Game GameMastery Guide.
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TACTICS The structures provide cover (+4 to AC, +2 to Reflex) and can
be easily scaled (DC 15 Climb check) due to their carved
The brothers prefer to attack from the shadows, hurling their
decorations. Most vaults are 10 – 15 ft. high. Characters moving
daggers at unaware foes to gain the benefits of sneak attack.
atop a vault, or jumping between them, must make a DC 10
Wherever possible, they snipe (adjusted ‐10 Stealth modifier).
Acrobatics check. A character failing by 5 or more falls off the
They prefer to attack from atop the tombs and leap from
vault (suffering 1d6 falling damage). The vaults provide higher
tomb to tomb to separate their foes (and to gain cover from
ground (+1 on melee attacks) against opponents on the ground.
ground‐based attacks).
Ghoul Liar: The ghouls lurk in an ornate tomb. Bones and the
AREA FEATURES ghouls’ treasure lie scattered about the floor:
The graveyard has the following features of note: Mixed, Scattered Coinage: 12 pp, 162 gp, 327 sp.
Dim Light: Dim light blankets the graveyard, providing Tarnished Gold Bracers: Ornately wrought to depict cavorting
concealment (20% miss chance). lovers, these bracers need cleaning (worth 200 gp; DC 20
Soggy Ground: The ground is waterlogged. Appraise values).
The soggy ground does not slow characters, but does Cold Iron Dagger: This masterwork weapon has a small red
increase the DC of Acrobatics and Stealth checks by 2. stone set into its pommel (a jasper; the whole is worth 400 gp;
Crypts and Tombs: Due to flooding, the cemetery features DC 20 Appraise values and identifies).
almost exclusively above‐ground vaults and shrines. Minor Trinkets: A handful of silver jewellery (total worth 200
gp; DC 20 Appraise values).
FUUT AND TOOQ CR 2 (XP 600)
These starved pallid‐skinned humanoids have long, sharp teeth. SCALING THE ENCOUNTER
Male ghoul rogue 2
CE Medium undead To modify this encounter, apply the following changes:
Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +9 (+10 vs. traps; EL 3 (XP 800): Apply the young creature template to both
trapfinding), Sense Motive +7 ghouls (+2 on all Dex‐based rolls, ‐2 on all other rolls; hp 23).
Speed 30 ft.; ACP 0; Acrobatics +12, Climb +9, Escape Artist +10, EL 5 (XP 1,600): Apply the advanced creature template to
Fly +5, Ride +3, Stealth +10 (fast stealth), Swim +9 both ghouls (+2 on dice rolls [including damage]; AC 19, touch
AC 15, touch 13, flat‐footed 12; CMD 17 17, flat‐footed 16; CMD 21; hp 39; ghoul fever [DC 16], paralysis
(+3 Dex, +2 natural)
[DC 16]).
Immune mind‐affecting effects, death effects, disease,
paralysis, poison, sleep effects, stunning, nonlethal damage,
ability drain, energy drain, damage to physical abilities,
exhaustion, fatigue, massive damage, any effect requiring a NEDEL FLAMESHIELD CR 2 (XP 600)
Fortitude save (unless it affects objects or is harmless) Slimy in both looks and voice, this man is dressed immaculately
Fort +2 Ref +6 (evasion), Will +5 (+7 vs. channelling) and faintly smells of perfume.
hp 31 (4 HD) Male human aristocrat 4
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +2; CMB +4 NG Medium humanoid (human)
Melee bite +5 (1d6+2 plus ghoul fever [Fort DC 14 {2 cures; Init +1; Senses Perception +3, Sense Motive +3
onset 1 day; frequency 1 day; effect 1d3 Con and 1d3 Dex Speed 30 ft.; ACP ‐1; Ride +6
damage. A humanoid who dies of ghoul fever rises as a AC 17, touch 11, flat‐footed 16; CMD 14
ghoul at the next midnight. A humanoid who becomes a (+4 armour [mwk chain shirt], +1 Dex, +2 shield [mwk heavy
ghoul retains none of the abilities it possessed in life. A slain steel])
humanoid of 4 or more Hit Dice rises as a ghast] and Fort +1 Ref +2, Will +3
paralysis [DC 14 Fort negates; duration 1d4+1 rounds; elves hp 20 (4 HD)
immune) and Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +3; CMB +3
2 claws +0 (1d4+2 plus paralysis [DC 14 Fort negates; Melee mwk longsword +5 (1d8+1/19‐20)
duration 1d4+1 rounds; elves immune) Ranged shortbow +4 (1d6/x3)
Ranged dagger (range 10 ft.) +5 (1d4+2/19‐20) Combat Gear arrows (10)
Atk Options sneak attack (+1d6) Abilities Str 12, Dex 12, Con 11, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 13
Combat Gear daggers (6) Feats Mounted Combat, Ride‐by Attack, Trample
Abilities Str 14, Dex 16, Con —, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 14 Skills as above plus Bluff +5, Diplomacy +8, Intimidate +8,
SQ rogue talent (fast stealth), trapfinding (+1) Knowledge (history) +4, Knowledge (local) +4, Knowledge
Feats Acrobatic, Weapon Finesse (nobility) +5, Linguistics +5, Perform (dance) +5
Skills as above plus Intimidate +9 Languages Common
Languages Common, Dwarven, Undercommmon Gear as above plus a fine handkerchief and a money pouch
Gear as above holding 250 gp
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TAX COLLECTOR CR 2 (XP 600)
This middle‐aged man dresses well and has a slight paunch. WATCHMAN (3) CR 1/2 (XP 200)
Male human expert (tax collector) 4 Clad in scale mail this warrior carries shield and spear.
LN Medium humanoid (human) Male human warrior 2
Init +4; Senses Perception +10, Sense Motive +10 LN Medium humanoid (human)
Speed 35 ft.; ACP 0; Ride +7 Init +0; Senses Perception +0, Sense Motive +0
AC 12, touch 10, flat‐footed 12; CMD 13 Speed 20 ft., base speed 30 ft.; ACP ‐5; Acrobatics ‐5 (‐9
(+2 armour [mwk leather]) jumping), Ride +0
Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +5 AC 16, touch 10, flat‐footed 16; CMD 14
hp 18 (4 HD) (+5 armour [scale mail], +1 shield [light wooden])
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +3; CMB +3 Fort +4, Ref +0, Will +0
Melee mwk dagger +4 (1d4‐1/19‐20) hp 18 (2 HD)
Abilities Str 8, Dex 10, Con 11, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 12 Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +2; CMB +4
Feats AlertnessB, Fleet, Improved Initiative Melee spear +5 (1d8+2/x3) or
Skills as above plus Appraise +8, Diplomacy +8, Intimidate +8, Melee morningstar +5 (1d8+2)
Knowledge (local) +8, Knowledge (nobility) +8, Profession Abilities Str 15, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 8
(reeve) +8 Feats ToughnessB, Weapon Focus (spear)
Languages Common, Dwarven Skills as above plus Handle Animal +3, Profession (soldier) +4
Gear as above plus belt pouch, 5 gp, 34 sp, 67 cp, silver chain of Languages Common
office (worth 50 gp), courtier’s outfit, tax book, ink, quill Gear as above plus belt pouch, 2d6 sp
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SERGEANT OF THE WATCH (1) CR 1 (XP 400)
Clad in chainmail this warrior has a severe haircut and stubble. WATCHMAN (4) CR 1/2 (XP 200)
Male human warrior 3 Clad in scale mail this warrior carries shield and spear.
LN Medium humanoid Male human warrior 2
Init +0; Senses Perception +2, Sense Motive +2 LN Medium humanoid (human)
Speed 20 ft., base speed 30 ft.; ACP ‐6; Acrobatics ‐6 (‐10 Init +0; Senses Perception +0, Sense Motive +0
jumping), Ride ‐1 Speed 20 ft., base speed 30 ft.; ACP ‐5; Acrobatics ‐5 (‐9
AC 17, touch 10, flat‐footed 17; CMD 14 jumping), Ride +0
(+0 Dex, +6 armour [chainmail], +1 shield [buckler]) AC 16, touch 10, flat‐footed 16; CMD 14
Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +1 (+5 armour [scale mail], +1 shield [light wooden])
hp 25 (3 HD) Fort +4, Ref +0, Will +0
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +3; CMB +5 hp 18 (2 HD)
Melee mwk longsword +7 (1d8+2/19‐20) or Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +2; CMB +4
Melee dagger +5 (1d4+2/19‐20) Melee spear +5 (1d8+2/x3) or
Combat Gear potion of cure light wounds (2) Melee morningstar +5 (1d8+2)
Abilities Str 15, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 8 Abilities Str 15, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 8
Feats Alertness, ToughnessB, Weapon Focus (longsword) Feats ToughnessB, Weapon Focus (spear)
Skills as above plus Intimidate +5, Profession (soldier) +4 Skills as above plus Handle Animal +3, Profession (soldier) +4
Languages Common Languages Common
Gear as above plus belt pouch, 2d10 sp, 1d8 gp Gear as above plus belt pouch, 2d6 sp
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If Thorace hears the PCs enter the shop, he hides and ambushes REWARD
them with sneak attack. He fights tenaciously but can be bribed
If the PCs defeat Thorace, Herrannon is extremely grateful. In
(DC 16 Diplomacy) or intimidated (DC 12 Intimidate) to
the future he pays 60% of market piece for any items the PCs sell
surrender.
him, not the standard 50%. However, in exchange he may
Herrannon: Herrannon is too dazed and frightened to help.
occasionally ask them to help resolve other problems with the
Yorek: Yorek uses nonlethal damage in any fight (and
town’s underworld.
expects the PCs to as well) unless his life is in danger.
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invisibility to avoid detection. The imp appears only to those he TACTICS
perceives as fools, beggars, adventurers, fortune‐seekers or
Cindersoot’s tactics are simple and reliable – the imp maintains
merely desperate. Before manifesting within the seemingly‐
his hiding place within the smoking furnace, and uses summon
defunct forge, the oracle Cindersoot puts on a show of sorts –
monster II spells, his pipes of the sewers and his suggestion spell‐
grandstanding and fronting in order to establish the illusion of
like ability with near‐impunity, completely invisible to his
tremendous power and mystery.
opponents (even to foes that would otherwise be able to
First, Cindersoot allows himself a long moment to study any
perceive the invisible). Cindersoot’s gaze of flames revelation
urban explorer happening upon his ruined domain, patiently
should prove to be a truly staggering defence, as long as the imp
observing visitors while counting on the derelict silence of the
maintains his hiding place. Cindersoot falls back on burning
workhouse to instil nervousness – or even scepticism – in his
hands if cornered, but prefers to let conjured fiends and rats do
guests. Only when it seems an oracle‐seeker is giving up on the
his fighting for him.
search does Cindersoot make himself known.
When the time is right, Cindersoot announces himself with a AREA FEATURES
fiery flourish, perching inside the ancient (but fuel‐stocked)
The area has several features of note:
furnace and igniting it with a spark cantrip (or perhaps burning
The Furnace: The furnace – a ten‐by‐ten foot structure at the
hands, for extra dramatic flair). Instantly, the foul furnace
centre of the workhouse – emits a cloud of soot and ash twenty
springs to life, belching forth a thick cloud of ash, soot and
feet across once lit.
smoke with the imp at the centre. Thanks to his gaze of flames
The Rafters: A DC 10 Acrobatics check allows a character to
revelation, Cindersoot is able to see through the cloud as though
move across the rafters at half speed. A character moving across
it were clean, clear air. The stage set, Cindersoot uses
the rafters is considered to be flat‐footed.
prestidigitation spells and similar magic to shape the cloud into a
Rubble: Heaps of rubble lie about the forge. It costs 2
great and terrible face – a disembodied “oracle” of soot and
squares of movement to enter a square with rubble. The DC of
embers through which he speaks.
Acrobatics checks on rubble increases by 5, and the DC of Stealth
Spells like mage hand, dancing lights, ghost sound and silent
checks increases by 2.
image allow Cindersoot to interact with the workhouse and its
visitors, while his high Bluff and Knowledge modifiers enable him TREASURE & REWARDS
to feign incredible authority and wisdom. His voice augmented
by the echo imparted by the furnace’s chamber, and by his own In addition to Cindersoot’s pipes of the sewers, a wealth of gold
prestidigitation spell, Cindersoot speaks loudly and with bluster. and silver coins (1,102 gp and 5,013 sp) are hidden away in the
No matter what his guests’ questions or plights, however, the rafters – offerings gifted by prior visitors in return for the advice
oracular imp imparts no wisdom or service without demanding a and wisdom of the Oracle of Smoke and Fire.
task or favour first. The GM might impose any task here – the
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imp could require a sacrifice or an offering of gold or valuables –
or something more subtle, like information about other NPCs or To modify this encounter, apply the following changes:
happenings in the world. For all the bluffing and feigning, EL 4 (XP 1,200): Apply the young creature
imps really are gifted diviners (thanks to their template to Cindersoot (+2 to Dex‐based
natural spell‐like abilities), and Cindersoot rolls, ‐2 to all other rolls; hp 64).
uses his augury and commune spell‐like EL 6 (XP 2,400): Apply the
abilities on behalf of any party advanced creature template to
completing his task. Cindersoot (+2 on all rolls
If the oracle [including damage] and
doesn’t get his way, or if special abilities DCs;
a visitor deciphers the truth behind the AC 22, touch 21,
façade, Cindersoot resorts to violence. The imp has flat‐footed 17; CMD
invested too much time and resources into seeding the 25; hp 100).
rumour of the “Oracle of Smoke and Fire” to see the plot
revealed by nosy adventurers.
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RESOLUTION Open Graves: In several places, open graves have been dug
in preparation for future funerals. They are 10 ft. by 5 ft. and 10
If captured, Denthir and Lena lie about their true purpose,
ft. deep. In the dim light, they require a DC 10 Perception check
claiming to be simple graverobbers. If made to talk using
to spot.
Diplomacy, Intimidate or magic (their starting attitudes are
hostile), Lena only knows they have been stealing corpses.
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Denthir knows the identity of the clients who ordered the body
parts, but also knows it would be dangerous for him to reveal To modify this encounter, apply the following changes:
this information. This adds 10 to the DC to make him talk. EL 4 (XP 1,200): Apply the young creature template to both
NPCs (+2 on all Dex‐based rolls, ‐2 on all other rolls; Denthir hp
AREA FEATURES 14, Lena hp 23).
EL 6 (XP 2,400): Apply the advanced creature template to
The graveyard has the following features of note:
both NPCs (+2 on all dice rolls [including damage] and spell DCs:
Dim Light: After sunset, the graveyard is shrouded in dim
light, providing concealment (20% miss chance). Denthir: AC 21, touch 17, flat‐footed 18; CMD 17; hp 30.
Lena: AC 22, touch 15, flat‐footed 21; CMD 22; hp 39.
DENTHIR CR 3 (XP 800)
This thin man carries a scrollcase and wears a heavy cloak over
his dark clothes.
Male human wizard (universalist) 3/ rogue 1
NE Medium humanoid (human) LENA CR 3 (XP 800)
Init +7; Senses Perception +7 (+8 vs traps; trapfinding), Sense This tall, muscular half‐orc wears a breastplate and is armed
Motive +0 with a black greatclub.
Speed 30 ft., ACP 0; Acrobatics +10, Climb +3, Escape Artist +10,
Female half‐orc rogue (thug) 3/ fighter 1
Stealth +10
NE Medium humanoid (human, orc)
AC 17, touch 13, flat‐footed 14; CMD 13 Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +7, Sense Motive +4
(+4 armour [mage armour], +3 Dex) Speed 20 ft., base speed 30 ft., ACP ‐3; Acrobatics +4 (+0
Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +4 jumping), Climb +8, Escape Artist +5, Stealth +5, Swim +5
hp 22 (4 HD)
AC 18, touch 11, flat‐footed 17; CMD 18
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +1; CMB +0 (+7 armour [+1 breastplate], +1 Dex)
Melee mwk dagger +5 (1d4‐1/19‐20) Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +1
Ranged light crossbow (range 80 ft.) +4 (1d8/19‐20) or hp 31 (4 HD); orc ferocity
Ranged hand of the apprentice (range 30 ft.; 6/day) +5 (1d4‐ Orc Ferocity (Ex [1/day]) When below 0 hp, Lena can fight on
1/19‐20) for one more round as if disabled. At the end of this turn,
Atk Options sneak attack (+1d6) unless brought above 0 hp, she falls unconscious.
Wizard Spells Prepared (CL 3rd; concentration +6 [+10 casting
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +3; CMB +7
defensively or grappling]; arcane bond [ring])
Melee darkwood greatclub (Bludgeoner, Enforcer, Power Attack
2nd—create pit (DC 15), minor image (DC 15)
[‐1/+2]) +8 (1d10+6) or
1st—grease (DC 14), mage armour, vanish
mwk dagger (Power Attack [‐1/+2]) +8 (1d4+4/19‐20)
0 (at will)—acid splash, detect magic, ghost sound (DC 13),
Ranged javelin (range 30 ft.) +4 (1d6+4)
prestidigitation (DC 13)
Combat Gear bolts (20), potion of cure light wounds (2), scroll of Atk Options sneak attack (+2d6; Brutal Beating)
alarm, wand of cause fear (20 chgs.), alchemist's fire (2), Brutal Beating (Ex) Lena forgoes 1d6 sneak attack damage to
flash powder (2) sicken her target for 1 round
Combat Gear oil of magic weapon, potion of cure light wounds
Abilities Str 8, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 16, Wis 10, Cha 12
(3), potion of enlarge person, tanglefoot bag
SQ trapfinding (+1)
Feats Combat Casting, Improved Initiative, Scribe ScrollB, Abilities Str 18, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 8
Weapon Finesse SQ rogue talents (strong impression)
Skills as above plus Appraise +7, Bluff +8, Diplomacy +5, Disable Feats Bludgeoner, Enforcer, Intimidating Prowess, Power Attack
Device +6, Disguise +5, Intimidate +5, Knowledge (arcana) Skills as above plus Disable Device +5, Intimidate +12
+7, Knowledge (local) +7, Sleight of Hand +7, Spellcraft +10 (frightening), Survival +7
Languages Common, Draconic, Infernal, Orc Frightening (Ex) Lena demoralizes targets for one extra round. If
the duration is 4 rounds or longer she can instead
Gear as above plus cloak of resistance +1, disguise kit, spell
frightened the foe for one round instead.
component pouch, spellbook, masterwork thieves' tools, 24
Languages Common, Giant, Orc
gp
Spellbook as above plus 1st—alarm, ant haul, cause fear, colour Gear as above plus crowbar, miner's pick, sack, shovel, thieves'
spray, enlarge person; 0—all. tools, 21 gp
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the attention of those nearby, making the cutpurses’ job much DISTRACTIONS
easier.
Organised groups of pickpockets may stage distractions to divert
Distracted targets suffer a ‐5 penalty to Perception checks.
their targets’ attentions. Alternatively, they may make use of
street performers, altercation, accidents and other non‐related
ENCOUNTER GROUPS
events, to mask their activities.
Cutpurses and pickpockets normally work alone, but sometimes In any manufactured distraction, a character can make a DC
form larger groups to fleece wary or wealthy targets. Not all 20 Sense Motive check to realise that something is amiss.
members of the group actually steal from the marks. Some may At the GM’s discretion, the distractions listed below can
be involved in creating a distraction while others might keep an either be genuine – in that the thieves take advantage of a
eye out for the Watch or be ready to hinder a target’s pursuit of distraction not of their own creation – or can be manufactured
a fleeing thief. by other members of their gang. To determine what might
distract the PCs, roll on the table below:
EL 1 (400 XP): cutpurse (3); expert cutpurse (1); urchin (4)
EL 2 (600 XP): expert cutpurse (1) and urchin (4); urchin (6) D20 DISTRACTION
EL 3 (800 XP): cutpurse (3) and expert cutpurse (1); expert
A thief in an upstairs window pours a chamber pot of
cutpurse (2) 1
foul‐smelling liquid onto the crowd below.
EL 4 (1,200 XP): cutpurse (3) and expert cutpurse (2); expert Stray dogs race through the crowd, knocking over
2‐3
cutpurse (3); urchin (12) children, small baskets and so on.
EL 5 (1,600): cutpurse (6) and expert cutpurse (2); expert 4‐6 The PCs are asked to settle an argument.
cutpurse (4); urchin (16) A street performer juggles flaming torches. A small
7‐10
crowd has gathered to watch.
These groups can belong to the local thieves’ guild or other A seemingly mad preacher stands on a small box,
independent group. Urchins often serve as distractions and 11‐12 haranguing the crowd while delivering some divinely
inspired message.
lookouts while the older, more skilled members of the group do
A nondescript man asks the PCs if they’d like to buy
the actual stealing. At the first sign of trouble, the gang melts
13‐14 some fine jewellery (or other luxury item) at a very low
away into the crowd and does not bother the PCs again – unless price. He badgers the PCs until they look at his wares.
they are paid to do so or the PCs seem to be particularly wealthy Several ruffians start a brawl in the street. They push
15‐17
(or inattentive). and shove each other against passersby.
A small gang of urchins darts through the crowd,
18
laughing, fighting and calling each other names.
A man hurtles through the crowd on a horse clinging to
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EXPERT CUTPURSE CR 1 (XP 400) its mane for dear life.
20 A runaway cart crashes into a nearby building.
This thin human wears a good quality cloak over his fine
studded leather armour.
Human expert 3
CN Medium humanoid (human)
Init +1; Senses Perception +5, Sense Motive +0
Speed 30 ft.; Nimble Step; ACP 0; Acrobatics +5, Climb +4,
Escape Artist +7, Stealth +7 PICKING POCKETS
AC 15, touch 12, flat‐footed 13; CMD 13
(+3 armour [mwk studded leather], +1 Dex, +1 dodge Picking pockets requires the Sleight of Hand skill (which can be
[Dodge]) used untrained).
Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +3
hp 16 (1 HD) Action: Using Sleight of Hand is normally a standard action,
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +2; CMB +2 however a character can use it as a move action by taking a ‐
Melee mwk dagger +3 (1d4/19‐20) 20 penalty on the check.
Ranged dagger (range 10 ft.) +3 (1d4/19‐20) Success: A DC 20 Sleight of Hand check indicates you succeed
Combat Gear dagger (2), smokestick (2), tanglefoot bag (1) on taking something from the target.
Abilities Str 11, Dex 13, Con 12, Int 11, Wis 10, Cha 8 Spot Pick Pocket: The target of the Sleight of Hand attempt
Feats DodgeB, Nimble Step, Skill Focus (Sleight of Hand) can make a Perception check opposed by the Sleight of Hand
Skills as above plus Appraise +4, Bluff +4, Disguise +5,
check to notice the attempt.
Knowledge (local) +5, Sleight of Hand +10
Languages Common Try Again: After an initial failure, a second attempt against
Gear as above plus belt pouch, 6 gp, 12 sp the same target requires a DC 30 to succeed.
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girl’s son – his compensation – once he is born. Molliani is due The GM is encouraged to play up the back‐and‐forth between
any day now, a fact of which the bogeyman is keenly aware. Hanse and Molliani; with Hanse playing up the price of his
Hanse also offers no details on the nature of his “remedy,” services and the clear‐cut nature of their deal, while Molliani
Molliani’s ills, or what she agreed to pay. The bogeyman claims appeals to the PCs’ sympathies – it should be clear Hanse has
he simply can’t discuss his customer’s problems – even preyed upon the girl’s desperation. When the PCs inevitably side
dishonest ones. with Molliani, read:
Hanse has also learned where the thief is hiding – inside an
abandoned church dedicated to gods of law and order. A dais “Dearest Molliani, there’s just no way around it, no matter what
inside the innermost chamber of the church still bears a number these fools tell you. Now let me tell you what happens if you
of antipathy spells warding against evil, fey creatures. One of don’t keep your end of our bargain…”
these spells prevents him from collecting the girl – and the old, Suddenly, Hanse’s features melt away. Where Hanse stood a
fey trickster hasn’t got the time it would take to scrounge up moment ago now stands a tall, violet‐skinned humanoid with
thugs wicked enough to assault a pregnant girl for him (or long claws and fangs. The hideous creature before you still wears
careful enough not to harm her in the process). Hanse’s tall hat and long coat, and continues to speak in the
merchant’s voice.
MEETING THE THIEF “…you – and your soon‐to‐be‐son – will have the blood of
Hanse is ready to lead the PCs to the girl’s hideout as soon as these dolts on your hands. And tomorrow night, I’ll kill another
they’re able. When the party gets close to the church, Hanse handful of innocents. Right here…right in front of your eyes.
confides the following: Night after night…”
“We’re almost there. I know she’s hiding here, but she’s young With that, the Bogeyman of Long Alley attacks the PCs.
and healthy; I can’t just go in there and make her come out all on
my own. Just tell her to pay up, won’t you? And don’t hurt her. TACTICS
There… in there.” The bogeyman does not fight to the death – he intends only to
kill as many PCs as he can (as brutally and gruesomely as
With that, Hanse points to the decrepit chapel door. He’s led the possible) right in front of the unfortunate Molliani. He is willing
PCs to a desperate and defunct part of the ghetto. Molliani is to resort to his phantasmal killer ability – but only as a last
indeed hiding inside – she’d heard rumours about the old resort. If at all possible, the bogeyman would prefer to make
church’s protective spells, and hasn’t left the 20‐ft. wide dais at more of a spectacle out of each kill. When one or two of the PCs
the back of the chapel in several days. Molliani is panicked, are dead, the bogeyman withdraws in gaseous form.
fearful and obviously pregnant. When Molliani sees the PCs,
accompanied by the merchant Hanse, she begins to wail and cry. AREA FEATURES
Molliani begs the PCs for help, tearfully explaining her side of the The area has several features of note:
story – telling the PCs how this awful man made her promise her The Dais: Characters standing on the 20‐ft. wide dais gain
son to him in exchange for his help. She insists she had little height advantage (+1 on melee attacks) against other characters.
choice but to make the promise – the men that were shaking her An antipathy spell keeps Hanse from standing on the platform.
down and threatening her had made her destitute and terrified
for her safety. Hanse – knowing it might come to this – will SCALING THE ENCOUNTER
finally admit the price of his “remedy.” To modify this encounter, apply the following changes:
EL 9 (XP 6,400): Add the young creature template to Hanse
“Magic doesn’t come freely or easily, love. There’s always a cost (+2 to Dex‐based rolls, ‐2 to all other rolls; hp 59).
– and you promised to pay yours. I won’t hurt you or your boy, EL 11 (XP 12,800): Add the advanced creature template to
Molliani. He’ll be safe with me, and you’ll be debt‐free as soon as Hanse (+2 on all rolls [including damage] and special abilities
he’s born. Now come with me, dear. Let’s get you fed and DCs; AC 27, touch 27, flat‐footed 21; CMD 36; hp 127).
warmed up somewhere, hmm?”
Evil PCs (or unsettlingly lawful ones) might side with Hanse at
this point, but most PCs will no doubt wish to protect Molliani.
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Brick hoist: At the top of the tower, a block and tackle has winch. As long as they hold on to the rope with at least one
been secured, allowing a wooden platform to be hoisted up by a hand, a DC 5 Acrobatics is sufficient to maintain their balance. If
hemp rope (hardness 0, hp 2, DC 23 Break). the occupant of the platform performs any kind of vigorous
At ground level, the rope is secured to a winch used to raise motion (such as making an attack or casting spells with somatic
or lower the platform. The platform can be raised or lowered 20 components) or is struck by an attack, the platform becomes
ft. as a full‐round action, by making a DC 15 Strength check. severely unsteady, adding +10 to the Acrobatics DC. If occupants
PCs can ride the hoist up if someone else is working the fail their Acrobatics check by 5 or more, they fall from the
platform.
R Y L L H A X , THE BELLTOWER BEAST C R 6 ( X P 2 , 4 0 0 ) Building materials: The top of the tower contains several
Seemingly carved from a dark gray stone, this sinister piles of building materials, such as timber and blocks of stone.
crouching humanoid resembles a horned, winged demon. These object count as Small falling objects (2d6 damage) if
Male gargoyle barbarian (hurler) 2 thrown from the tower.
CE Medium monstrous humanoid (earth) They create areas of light rubble in squares in which they
Init +8; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +7, Sense Motive land.
+1 Gargoyle Lair Ryllhax keeps a collection of gruesome
Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft. (average; Hover); ACP 0; Climb +8, Fly
trophies from his nightly hunts hidden under some stone blocks
+14, Stealth +13 (+19 in stony areas; freeze)
Freeze (Ex) Ryllhax can hold himself so still he appears to be (DC 15 Perception locates). The pile contains several severed
a statue. He can take 20 on his Stealth check to hide in fingers, a fractured skull, some blood stained jewellery and a
plain sight as a stone statue. torn dark green cloak. Ryllhax does not collect normal treasures
AC 18, touch 14, flat‐footed 18; CMD 25; uncanny dodge – he cares nothing for such trinkets.
(+4 Dex, +4 natural)
Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +5 SCALING THE ENCOUNTER
hp 68 (7 HD); DR magic/10
To modify this encounter, apply the following changes:
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +7; CMB +11
EL 6 (XP 2,400): Remove the collapsing scaffolding trap.
Melee bite +12 (1d4+5) and
2 claws +12 (1d6+5) and EL 8 (XP 4,800): Apply the advanced creature template to
gore +12 (1d4+5) Ryllhax. (+2 on all dice rolls [including damage]; AC 22, touch 18,
Atk Options Throw Anything; rage (10 rds.) flat‐footed 22; CMD 29; hp 82).
Combat Gear amulet of mighty fists +1, alchemist's fire (3),
potion of cure moderate wounds, potion of magic fang
(2), thunderstone
Abilities Str 19, Dex 18, Con 18, Int 6, Wis 13, Cha 5
SQ rage powers (lesser hurling)
Feats Hover, Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Fly), Throw
Anything COLLAPSING SCAFFOLDING TRAP
Skills as above plus Craft (traps) +5, Survival +6 Ryllhax has rigged a section of the scaffolding to collapse if
Languages Common, Terran walked upon.
Gear as above plus masterwork artisan's tools, gems and Such a trap not only can spell doom for the intruder
jewellery worth 205 gp
activiating it, but also makes it difficult for non‐flying creatures
When raging, Ryllhax has the following, altered statistics to access his bell tower lair.
Climb +10 COLLAPSING SCAFFOLDING CR 3 (800 XP)
AC 16, touch 12, flat‐footed 16; CMD 23; uncanny dodge Suddenly, the scaffolding gives way beneath your feet and your
(+4 Dex, ‐2 class, +4 natural) plummet towards the street!
Fort +10,Will +7 Search DC 25 Perception Type Mechanical
hp 82 (7 HD); DR magic/10 Disarm DC 20 Disable Device (2d4 rounds); activates on DC 15
CMB +13 or less; Bypass DC 25 Perception (jumping over the section
Melee bite +14 (1d4+7) and of rigged scaffolding).
2 claws +14 (1d6+7) and Trigger Location; Reset Manual
gore +14 (1d4+7) Effect When triggered, this trap has the following effects:
Atk Options Throw Anything; rage (10 rds.; lesser hurling Effect: 30‐ft. fall (3d6 falling damage); DC 20 Reflex avoids;
[Small stone block; range 20 ft.; +11 ranged touch; multiple targets (all targets in a 10‐ft. section of scaffolding).
2d6+4, DC 17 halves]) If the trap is triggered, the rest of the scaffolding becomes
Abilities Str 22, Con 20 mildly unsteady (+5 to Acrobatics DCs).
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Wooden Walls: The wood walls are (hardness 5, hp 15; DC Secret Door: A DC 25 Perception check reveals a secret floor
18 Break) relatively sturdy. compartment; within lies 252 gp, 75 sp and three yellow gems
Trash‐Covered Floor: Rubbish covers the floor. It costs 2 (ambers each worth 200 gp; DC 20 Appraise values and
squares of movement to enter a square in the hut and the DC of identifies).
Acrobatics checks increases by 2.
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RESTIN ( H Y B R I D F O R M ) CR 4 (XP 1,200)
To modify this encounter, apply the following changes:
This horrid bipedal rat‐like beast has razor sharp teeth and is
EL 3 (XP 800): Apply the young creature template to Restin
covered in thick, coarse fur.
(+2 to all Dex‐based rolls, –2 on all other rolls, ‐8 hp).
Male human afflicted wererat barbarian 4
CE Medium humanoid (augmented humanoid, human) EL 5 (XP 1,600): Apply the advanced creature template to
Init +3; Senses low‐light vision, scent; Perception +9, Sense Restin (+2 on all rolls [including damage], +4 to AC and CMD and
Motive +2 +8 hp).
Speed 40 ft.; ACP 0; Acrobatics +10 (+14 jumping), Climb +12,
Swim +12
AC 18, touch 13, flat‐footed 15; CMD 22; uncanny dodge, +1 vs. RESTIN ( H U M A N F O R M ) CR 4 (XP 1,200)
traps This heavily muscled, wild‐eyed man wears old, slightly tatty
(+3 armour [mwk studded leather], +3 Dex, +2 natural) clothing.
Fort +8, Ref +5 (+6 vs. traps), Will +4 Male human afflicted wererat barbarian 4
hp 47 (4 HD); DR silver/10 CE Medium humanoid (augmented humanoid, human)
Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +4; CMB +8 Init +1; Senses low‐light vision, scent; Perception +9, Sense
Melee mwk heavy flail (Power Attack [‐2/+6]) +11 (1d10+7) and Motive +2
bite +4 (1d4+5 plus filth fever [save DC 13 Fortitude {2 Speed 40 ft.; ACP 0; Acrobatics +8 (+12 jumping), Climb +11,
consecutive saves}; onset 1d3 days; frequency 1/day; effect Swim +11
1d3 Con damage and 1d3 Dex damage] and curse of AC 14, touch 11, flat‐footed 13; CMD 19; uncanny dodge, +1 vs.
lycanthropy [DC 15]) traps
Ranged mwk longbow (range 110 ft.) +6 (1d8+4/x3) (+3 armour [mwk studded leather], +1 Dex)
Atk Options rage (12 rounds) Fort +7, Ref +3 (+4 vs. traps), Will +4
Special Actions change shape ([full‐round action] human, hp 43 (4 HD); DR silver/10
hybrid) Space 5 ft.; Base Atk +4; CMB +8
Combat Gear arrows (20) Melee mwk heavy flail (Power Attack [‐2/+6]) +10 (1d10+6)
Abilities Str 20, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 6 Ranged mwk longbow (range 110 ft.) +6 (1d8+4/x3)
SQ lycanthropic empathy (rats and dire rats), fast movement, Atk Options rage (12 rounds)
rage powers (powerful blow [+2], superstitious) trap sense Special Actions change shape ([full‐round action] human,
(+1) hybrid)
Feats Power Attack, Toughness, Weapon Focus (heavy flail) Combat Gear arrows (20)
Skills as above plus Diplomacy ‐2 (+2 vs. rats), Intimidate +5 Abilities Str 18, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 6
Languages Common SQ lycanthropic empathy (rats and dire rats), fast movement,
Gear as above plus cloak of resistance +1, 23 gp rage powers (powerful blow [+2],superstitious) trap sense
(+1)
When raging, Restin has the following, altered statistics: Feats Power Attack, Toughness, Weapon Focus (heavy flail)
Skills as above plus Diplomacy ‐2 (+2 vs. rats), Intimidate +5
Climb +14, Swim +14 Languages Common
AC 16, touch 11, flat‐footed 13; CMD 24; uncanny dodge, +1 vs. Gear as above plus cloak of resistance +1, 23 gp
traps
Fort +10, Will +6; +2 vs. spells and supernatural and spell‐like When raging, Restin has the following, altered statistics:
abilities
hp 55 Climb +13, Swim +13
CMB +10 AC 12, touch 9, flat‐footed 11; CMD 21; uncanny dodge, +1 vs.
Melee mwk heavy flail (Power Attack [‐2/+6]) +13 (1d10+10) traps
and Fort +9, Will +6; +2 vs. spells and supernatural and spell‐like
bite +11 (1d4+7 plus filth fever [save DC 15 Fortitude {2 abilities
consecutive saves}; onset 1d3 days; frequency 1/day; effect hp 51
1d3 Con damage and 1d3 Dex damage] and curse of CMB +10
lycanthropy [DC 15]) Melee mwk heavy flail (Power Attack [‐2/+6]) +12 (1d10+9)
Atk Options powerful blow (+2), rage (12 rounds) Atk Options powerful blow (+2), rage (12 rounds)
Abilities Str 24, Con 20 Abilities Str 22, Con 18
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Use the table below, to determine which set of items is for sale SMALL TOWN 2
in a small town the PCs visit.
Armour darkwood buckler (205 gp), +3 improved shadow
breastplate (24,350 gp)
D% SMALL TOWN SET NOTES
Potions & Oils arcane mark (25 gp), fox’s cunning (300 gp),
01‐04 Small Town 1
05‐08 Small Town 2 Cursed item heroisim (750 gp)
09‐12 Small Town 3 Cursed items Wands bless weapon (12 charges, 180 gp), flaming sphere (29
13‐16 Small Town 4 charges, 2,610 gp), make whole (8 charges, 720 gp)
17‐20 Small Town 5 Wondrous Items bronze griffon figurine of wondrous power
21‐24 Small Town 6 Cursed item (10,000 gp), pearl of power (4th; 16,000 gp)*, universal
25‐28 Small Town 7 Cursed item solvent (2; 50 gp each)
29‐32 Small Town 8 Cursed items *Cursed (Known) Requirement: item must be used at least once
33‐36 Small Town 9 a day, or it won’t function again for its current possessor.
37‐40 Small Town 10
41‐44 Small Town 11 SMALL TOWN 3
45‐48 Small Town 12
49‐52 Small Town 13 Potions & Oils make whole (300 gp), wood shape (300 gp)
53‐56 Small Town 14 Scroll (Arcane) blindness/deafness, ray of frost and whispering
*
57‐60 Small Town 15 wind (325 gp)
61‐64 Small Town 16 Scrolls (Divine) barkskin (25 gp), protection from chaos (25 gp)**
68‐68 Small Town 17 Wands bless water (1 charge, 40 gp), magic circle against chaos
69‐72 Small Town 18 (16 charges, 3,600 gp), scorching ray (43 charges, 3,870 gp),
73‐76 Small Town 19
tongues (3 charges, 270 gp)
77‐80 Small Town 20
Weapon +2 gauntlet (8,302 gp)
81‐84 Small Town 21
85‐88 Small Town 22 Wondrous Item scabbard of keen edges (16,000 gp)
89‐92 Small Town 23 *Cursed (Unknown) Intermittent functioning: only works
93‐96 Small Town 24 aboveground.
97‐100 Roll on Large Town **Cursed (Unknown) Opposite effect or target: listed bonuses
instead become penalties.
Base Value: 1,000 gp; 3d4 minor items; 1d6 medium items
SMALL TOWN 4
SPELLCASTERS FOR HIRE Armour +1 tower shield (1,180 gp)
Additionally, wandering adventurers can often find spellcasters Oil magic stone (50 gp)
available to cast spells (for a price) at any small town they Scrolls (Arcane) bull’s strength (150 gp), fog cloud and summon
happen upon. monster II (300 gp), magic weapon (25 gp)
Highest‐Level Spell: 4th. Weapons +1 composite shortbow (+2 Str) (2,525 gp), +4 kama
Cost: Caster level x spell level x 10 gp (plus any additional (32,302)
costs noted in the relevant spell’s description). Wondrous Items amulet of natural armour +3 (18,000 gp), elixir
of truth (500 gp), folding boat (7,200 gp)
SMALL TOWN 1
Armour +4 heavy steel shield (16,170 gp), elven chain (5,150 gp)
SMALL TOWN 5
Potions & Oils align weapon (300 gp), levitate (300 gp), Armour +1 invulnerability scale mail with locked gauntlet
protection from good (50 gp) (16,208 gp)
Scroll (Arcane) mirror image (150 gp) Potion cure light wounds (50 gp)
Scroll (Divine) sound burst (150 gp) Scroll (Arcane) cause fear (25 gp)
Wands bull’s strength (35 charges, 3,150 gp), protection from Scroll (Divine) lesser restoration (150 gp)
chaos (23 charges, 345 gp) Wands goodberry (46 charges, 690 gp), rage (42 charges, 10,350
Wondrous Item necklace of fireballs type IV (5,400 gp) gp), shillelagh (46 charges, 690 gp)
Wondrous Item candle of invocation (8,400 gp), horn of blasting
(10,000 gp)
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LARGE TOWN
Use the table below, to determine which set of items is for sale *Cursed (Unknown) Substitute; net of snaring.
in a large town the PCs visit.
LARGE TOWN 2
D% LARGE TOWN SET NOTES Armour +3 light wooden shield with shield spikes (9,163 gp)
01‐04 Large Town 1 Cursed items Potion & Oil delay poison (300 gp), invisibility (300 gp), resist
05‐08 Large Town 2
cold energy (300 gp)
09‐12 Large Town 3 Cursed item
Ring sustenance (2,500 gp)
13‐16 Large Town 4 Cursed items
17‐20 Large Town 5 Scrolls (Arcane) expeditious retreat (25 gp), mage’s private
21‐24 Large Town 6 sanctum (1,125 gp), suggestion (375 gp)
25‐28 Large Town 7 Cursed item Scroll (Divine) inflict light wounds (25 gp)
29‐32 Large Town 8 Staff abjuration (82,000 gp)
33‐36 Large Town 9 Wands eagle’s splendour (26 charges, 2,340 gp), hold portal (1
37‐40 Large Town 10 charge, 15 gp)
41‐44 Large Town 11 Weapon +4 brilliant energy hand crossbow (64,400 gp)
45‐48 Large Town 12 Wondrous Item pearl of power (9th; 81,000 gp)
49‐52 Large Town 13
53‐56 Large Town 14 LARGE TOWN 3
57‐60 Large Town 15
61‐64 Large Town 16 Potions & Oils arcane mark (25 gp), shatter (300 gp)
68‐68 Large Town 17 Wands animal trance (12 charges, 1,080 gp), message (38
69‐72 Large Town 18 charges, 285 gp), silent image (11 charges, 99 gp)
73‐76 Large Town 19 Weapons +2 short sword (8,310 gp), +2 flaming shock composite
77‐80 Large Town 20 longbow (+3 Str) (32,700 gp)
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Use the table below, to determine which set of items is for sale SMALL CITY 2
in a small city the PCs visit.
Armour +1 light wooden shield (1,153 gp), +3 invulnerability
moderate fortification half‐plate (81,750 gp) +3 full plate
D% SMALL CITY SET NOTES
(19,650 gp)
01‐05 Small City 1
06‐10 Small City 2 Cursed items Potions & Oils continual flame (350 gp), cure light wounds (50
11‐15 Small City 3 Cursed items gp), keen edge (750 gp), pass without trace (50 gp)
16‐20 Small City 4 Cursed items Rings invisibility (20,000 gp), wizardry (I) (20,000 gp)
21‐25 Small City 5 Rod python (13,000 gp)
26‐30 Small City 6 Cursed items Scrolls (Arcane) blink (375 gp)*, elemental body IV (2,275 gp),
31‐35 Small City 7 glitterdust (150 gp), rope trick (150 gp)**
36‐40 Small City 8 Weapon +1 darkwood longbow (2,405 gp), +4 sling bullets (10)
41‐45 Small City 9 (6,460 gp)
46‐50 Small City 10
Wondrous Items eyes of charming (56,000 gp), golem (stone
51‐55 Small City 11
guardian) manual (44,000 gp), helm of teleportation (73,500
56‐60 Small City 12
61‐65 Small City 13 gp), manual of gainful exercise +1 (27,500 gp)
66‐70 Small City 14 *Cursed (Unknown) Drawback: spell’s target grows 6 inches;
71‐75 Small City 15 permanent.
76‐80 Small City 16 **Cursed (Unknown) Intermittent functioning: can only be used
81‐90 Roll on Large Town underwater.
91‐100 Roll on Large City
SMALL CITY 3
Base Value: 4,000 gp; 4d4 minor items; 3d4 medium items; 1d6 Armour +3 improved slick hide armour (24,165 gp), +3 shadow
major items. improved slick studded leather armour (22,925 gp), +5 full
plate (26,650 gp)
SPELLCASTERS FOR HIRE
Potions bull’s strength (300 gp), eagle’s splendour (300 gp), fox’s
Additionally, wandering adventurers can often find spellcasters cunning (300 gp), remove paralysis (300 gp)
available to cast spells (for a price) at any small city they visit. Scrolls (Arcane) alter self and false life (300 gp), cause fear (25
Highest‐Level Spell: 6th. gp), endure elements (25 gp), gust of wind (150 gp), mage
Cost: Caster level x spell level x 10 gp (plus any additional armour and obscuring mist (50 gp), scare (150 gp)
costs noted in the relevant spell’s description). Wands darkvision (29 charges, 2,610 gp)*, endure elements (33
charges, 495 gp), locate object (33 charges, 2,970 gp), magic
SMALL CITY 1 circle against evil (11 charges, 2,475 gp)
Ring animal friendship (10,800 gp) Wondrous Items boots of dancing (appears as boots of speed;
Scrolls (Arcane) glitterdust (150 gp), misdirection (150 gp), slow 12,000 gp)**, cloak of arachnida (14,000 gp), hand of glory
and spider climb (525 gp) (8,000 gp), tome of understanding +4 (110,000 gp)
Scrolls (Divine) heal (1,650 gp) *Cursed (Known) Opposite effect or target: affects a random
Staves conjuration (82,000 gp), life (109,400 gp) ally.
Wands pass without trace (12 charges, 180 gp) **Cursed (Unknown) Substitute.
Weapon +3 cold iron battleaxe (2,320 gp), +3 warhammer
(18,312 gp), +3 silver flail (18,398 gp), +3 brilliant energy SMALL CITY 4
flaming burst heavy crossbow (162,350 gp) Armour +2 heavy wooden shield with shield spikes (4,167 gp)*,
Wondrous Items belt of mighty constitution +4 (16,000 gp), +1 full plate (2,650 gp), +2 sonic resistance improved slick
gloves of swimming and climbing (6,250 gp), headband of leather armour (37,160), +3 chain shirt (9,250 gp)
mental superiority +2 (16,000 gp), manual of gainful exercise Potions & Oils gaseous form (750 gp), spider climb (300 gp),
+4 (110,000 gp), mattock of the titans (23,348 gp) wood shape (300 gp)
Scrolls (Arcane) blur, fox’s cunning and protection from evil (325
gp), contagion (700 gp)**, explosive runes (375 gp)
Scrolls (Divine) repel vermin (700 gp)
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Wands calm emotions (5 charges, 450 gp), charm animal (31 SAMPLE SELLERS
charges, 465 gp), detect undead (45 charges, 675 gp)
Use the table below, to determine a seller’s identity.
Wondrous Items onyx dog figurine of wondrous power (15,500
gp), pearl of power (1st‐level) (1,000 gp) D10 SELLER1
Anneli Niemi (N female human rogue 7): Unfeeling
SMALL CITY 15 and insensitive, Anneli looted the bodies of her fallen
1
Armour +1 scale mail (1,200 gp) companions during a disastrous adventure. She has
Potions & oil arcane mark (25 gp), cure light wounds (50 gp), short brown hair and an intense, disconcerting gaze.
Berstal Thror (CN male half‐orc druid 6): A dreamer
protection from chaos (50 gp), remove fear (50 gp)
who craves a return to a simpler existence, Berstal is
Rod greater metamagic silent spell (24,500 gp) 2
selling much of his gear in preparation for becoming
Scrolls (Arcane) blink and flame arrow (750 gp), bull’s strength a hermit. He is ill at ease in the city.
(150 gp), magic circle against chaos (375 gp), magic missile Calopee Shadowstalk (LN female halfling fighter 11):
(25 gp), rainbow pattern (700 gp) Full of bluster this skilled warrior is fearless and has a
Wands cure critical wounds (39 charges, 16,380 gp), summon 3 reputation for tenacity and luck. Muscular and lithe,
monster I (25 charges, 375 gp) she enjoys haggling and spins the process out as long
as possible.
Wondrous Items bracers of armour +1 (1,000 gp), iridescent
Erno Loponen (NE male human sorcerer 7):
spindle ioun stone (18,000 gp), pale lavender ellipsoid ioun
Suspicious of other’s motives, Erno only meets in
stone (20,000 gp) 4 public places and has many protective enchantments
upon his person. His father recently died, and he is
SMALL CITY 16 selling his unwanted items.
Armour +4 animated moderate fortification greater cold Gilothiean Tyiat (LG female half‐elf sorcerer 7):
Friendly and modest, Gilothiean craves a “proper
resistance light steel shield (147, 159 gp)
5 wizard’s demesne” and as a result is selling unwanted
Potions & Oils arcane lock (150 gp), cure serious wounds (750
items. She is obviously wealthy and is uninterested in
gp), darkvision (300 gp), delay poison (300 gp), resistance (25 crafting items for others.
gp), virtue (25 gp), warp wood (300 gp) Konsta Peltonen (CE male human wizard/sorcerer
Rings evasion (25,000 gp), protection +2 (8,000 gp), telekinesis 5/7): Short, stocky and dark‐haired Konsta’s
(75,000 gp) 6 appearance is immaculate. Opinionated and
Rods metamagic enlarge spell (11,000 gp), python (13,000 gp), antagonistic, he is selling items to fund his research
(the nature of which he does not share).
wonder (12,000 gp)
Maitae Shaspar (NG male elf rogue 10): Appearing
Scrolls (Arcane) astral projection and meteor swarm (8,650 gp),
aloof, Maitae is dangerously shy and hates meeting
protection from arrows (150 gp) 7 new people. Driven by a necessity to pay a rather
Staff earth and stone (85,800 gp) hefty fine levied by his guildmaster for unauthorised
Wand glitterdust (41 charges, 3,600 gp) larceny, he is selling a few items he recently “found.”
Weapons +1 heavy crossbow (2,350 gp), +1 shortbow (2,330 gp), Raerlyn Throlam (LN male elf fighter/wizard 11/7):
nine lives stealer (23,057 gp) Hard‐hearted, Raerlyn has been betrayed many
8 times. He insists on counting any money he receives
twice and flies into a rage if he believes he is being
cheated.
Saethal Vonthilas (N male elf ranger 6): A racist,
Saethal only speaks Elven. Here to sell treasures
looted from a destroyed orc tribe, he hates the mess
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and stink of human civilisation. He sees half‐elves as
an affront to elven racial purity and charges them
50% above an item’s market value.
Tuukku Vainio (NG male human rogue/fighter 8/4):
Diplomatic but a cad, Tuuku ogles any non‐hideous
10 women he meets. Dressed in the latest fashions, he
knows little of the world beyond the city’s walls (and
cares less).
1: Skill Ranks 5+ level for class skills; non class skills +2.
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LARGE CITY
Use the table below, to determine which set of items is for sale Wondrous Items belt of mighty constitution +2 (4,000 gp),
in a large city the PCs visit. bracers of armour +6 (36,000 gp), rope of entanglement
(21,000 gp)
D% LARGE CITY SET NOTES *Cursed (Unknown) Delusion.
01‐05 Large City 1 Cursed items **Cursed (Unknown) Delusion.
06‐10 Large City 2
11‐15 Large City 3 LARGE CITY 2
16‐20 Large City 4 Cursed item
21‐25 Large City 5 Armour +5 reflecting heavy wooden shield (100,157 gp)
26‐30 Large City 6 Potions & Oils gentle repose (300 gp), status (2; 300 gp each)
31‐35 Large City 7 Rod flame extinguishing (15,000 gp), metamagic enlarge spell
36‐40 Large City 8 (11,000 gp), metamagic silent spell (11,000 gp), wonder
41‐45 Large City 9 (12,000 gp)
46‐50 Large City 10 Scrolls (Arcane) darkness and darkvision (300 gp), darkvision and
51‐55 Large City 11 spectral hand (300 gp), false vision (1,375 gp)
56‐60 Large City 12 Scrolls (Divine) align weapon (150 gp), produce flame (25 gp)
61‐65 Large City 13
Staves charming (17,600 gp), fire (18,950 gp)
66‐70 Large City 14
Wands comprehend languages (39 charges, 585 gp), summon
71‐75 Large City 15
76‐80 Large City 16 nature’s ally I (25 charges, 375 gp)
81‐90 Roll on Small City Weapons +3 shortbow (18,330 gp), +5 adamantine greatsword
91‐100 Roll on Metropolis (53,050 gp)
Wondrous Items headband of alluring charisma +4 (16,000 gp),
Base Value: 8,000 gp; 4d4 minor items; 3d4 medium items; 2d4 manual of bodily health +4 (110,000 gp), unguent of
major items. timeliness (150 gp)
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METROPOLIS
Use the table below, to determine which set of items is for sale METROPOLIS 2
in a metropolis the PCs visit.
Armour +1 acid resistance chainmail (19,300 gp), +4 scale mail
(16,200 gp), +3 improved shadow breastplate (24,350 gp)
D% METROPOLIS SET NOTES
Rings evasion (25,000 gp), improved jumping (10,000 gp), mind
01‐05 Metropolis 1 Cursed item
06‐10 Metropolis 2 Cursed item shielding (8,000 gp), minor spell storing (18,000 gp)
11‐15 Metropolis 3 Cursed item Rod greater metamagic enlarge spell (24,500 gp)
16‐20 Metropolis 4 Cursed item Scroll (Divine) forbiddance, resurrection and righteous might
21‐25 Metropolis 5 Cursed item (18,050 gp)
26‐30 Metropolis 6 Cursed item Wands flaming sphere (23 charges, 2,070 gp), speak with plants
31‐35 Metropolis 7 (46 charges, 10,350 gp)
36‐40 Metropolis 8 Weapons +3 battleaxe (18,310 gp), +3 darkwood shortbow
41‐45 Metropolis 9 (18,350 gp), +4 ranseur (32,310 gp)
46‐50 Metropolis 10
Wondrous Items cloak of the bat (26,000 gp), mantle of faith
51‐55 Metropolis 11
(76,000 gp)*, necklace of fireballs type VI (8,100 gp)
56‐60 Metropolis 12
61‐65 Metropolis 13 *Cursed (Known) Requirement: item must have bless cast on it
66‐70 Metropolis 14 once per day.
71‐75 Metropolis 15
76‐80 Metropolis 16 METROPOLIS 3
81‐90 Metropolis 17 Armour +3 acid resistance arrow deflection buckler (43,165 gp)
91‐100 Roll on Large City Potion barkskin (300 gp)
Scrolls (Arcane) explosive runes (375 gp), passwall (1,125 gp),
Base Value: 16,000 gp; nearly all minor items are available; 4d4 tiny hut (375 gp)
medium items; 3d4 major items. Scroll (Divine) meld into stone (375 gp)
Staves healing (29,600 gp)*, illusion (82,000 gp)
SPELLCASTERS FOR HIRE
Wands cure moderate wounds (8 charges, 720 gp), hold person
Additionally, wandering adventurers can often find spellcasters (49 charges, 4,410 gp), inflict critical wounds (13 charges,
available to cast spells (for a price) at any metropolis they visit. 5,460 gp), levitate (18 charges, 1,620 gp)
Highest‐Level Spell: 8th. Weapons +4 disruption flaming silver dire flail (98,870 gp)
Cost: Caster level x spell level x 10 gp (plus any additional Wondrous Items belt of physical might +6 (90,000 gp), crystal
costs noted in the relevant spell’s description). ball (42,000 gp)
*Cursed (Known) Intermittent functioning: only functions in dim
METROPOLIS 1 or darker light.
Armour +2 heavy dragonhide shield (4,340 gp), +3 improved
electricity resistance chainmail (51,300 gp) METROPOLIS 4
Potions & Oils cure moderate wounds (2; 300 gp each) Armour +2 light darkwood shield (4,203 gp), +2 heavy steel
Rings animal friendship (10,800 gp), improved swimming (10,000 shield (9,170 gp)*, +3 invulnerability dragonhide full plate
gp), invisibility (20,000 gp)*, protection +3 (18,000 gp) (39,300 gp), +5 banded mail (25,400 gp)
Rod cancellation (11,000 gp) Rods metal and mineral detection (10,500 gp), wonder (12,000
Staves fire (18,950 gp), life (109,400 gp) gp)
Weapons +3 adamantine flail (21,008 gp), +5 rapier (50,320 gp) Scrolls (Arcane) fly (375 gp), greater invisibility (700 gp)
Wondrous Items amulet of mighty fists +2 (20,000 gp), belt of Scrolls (Divine) discern lies (700 gp), hallow (2,125 gp)
giant strength +6 (36,000 gp), necklace of fireballs type VI Staves fire (18,950 gp), healing (29,600 gp), illumination (51,500
(8,100 gp), phylactery of negative channelling (11,000 gp) gp), woodlands (100,400 gp)
*Cursed (Known) Requirement: character must have 5 ranks in Wondrous Items decanter of endless water (9,000 gp), greater
Stealth. bracers of archery (25,000 gp), tome of leadership and
influence +3 (82,500 gp)
*Cursed (Known) Drawback: character must attack nearest
creature (5% chance each day).
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Armour +2 scale mail (4,200 gp), dragonhide plate (3,300 gp), +3 Armour +2 light steel shield with shield spikes (4,169 gp)
arrow deflection spell resistance (15) heavy steel shield with Potions fox’s cunning (300 gp), tongues (750 gp)
shield spikes (64,180 gp), +5 light steel shield (25,159 gp) Rings evasion (2) (25,000 gp each)
Potion mage armour (50 gp) Rod withering (25,000 gp)
Rings blinking (27,000 gp), minor spell storing (18,000 gp), Staves abjuration (82,000 gp), illusion (82,000 gp)
protection +3 (18,000 gp),wizardry (I) (20,000 gp) Wand spell immunity (23 charges, 9,660 gp)
Rod flame extinguishing (15,000 gp) Weapons +3 composite longbow (+5 Str) (18,900 gp), +5
Scrolls (Arcane) cone of cold (1,125 gp), shrink item (375 gp) thundering scimitar (72,315 gp)
Wand haste (41 charges, 9,225 gp) Wondrous Items belt of giant strength +6 (36,000 gp), brass
Weapons +2 light mace (8,305 gp), adamantine dagger (3,002 horn of Valhalla (50,000 gp), darkskull (60,000 gp), drums of
gp), +4 battleaxe (32,310 gp) panic (30,000 gp), gem of seeing (75,000 gp),
Wondrous Items belt of giant strength +6 (36,000 gp), cloak of
resistance +4 (16,000 gp)*, incandescent blue sphere ioun METROPOLIS 8
stone (8,000 gp), pearl of power (8th; 64,000 gp) Armour +2 half‐plate (5,500 gp), +2 improved slick
*Cursed (Known) Requirement: character must undergo a breastplate with armour spikes (19,400 gp), +2 light
specific quest (one time only, and the item functions wooden shield (4,153 gp), +4 ghost touch greater cold
normally thereafter). resistance improved sonic resistance
moderate fortification heavy steel
METROPOLIS 6 shield (208,170 gp), +4 leather
Armour +2 acid resistance padded armour (22,155 gp), +2 armour (16,160 gp), +5 heavy
shadow banded mail (8,150 gp), +3 buckler wooden shield (25,157 gp),
(9,165 gp), mithral Potions displacement
full plate of speed (750 gp), fly (750 gp)
(26,500 gp) Ring minor fire
Rings force shield (8,500 resistance (12,000 gp)
gp)*, protection +3 Scroll (Arcane) permanent
(18,000 gp) image (1,650 gp)
Rods immovable (5,000 Scrolls (Divine) commune (1,625 gp), water
gp), lesser metamagic walk (375 gp)
empower spell (9,000 Staves defence (62,000 gp), illumination (51,500 gp)
gp), greater Wand fireball (15 charges, 3,375 gp), protection from energy (25
metamagic silent charges, 5,625 gp), shield other (21 charges, 1,890 gp)
spell, (24,500 gp) Wondrous Items amulet of natural armour +3 (18,000 gp), cube
Scrolls (Arcane) elemental body I (700 gp), heroism (375 gp), of force (62,000 gp), glove of storing (10,000 gp), headband
lesser geas (700 gp), programmed image (1,675 gp) of vast intelligence +6 (36,000 gp), pearl of power (7th),
Staff healing (29,600 gp) (49,000 gp), pearl of the sirines (15,300 gp)
Wands dispel evil (41 charges, 24,600 gp), explosive runes (34
charges, 7,650 gp), sleet storm (40 charges, 9,000 gp) METROPOLIS 9
Weapons sword of subtlety (22,310 gp), +4 shortspear (32, 301 Armour +4 cold resistance spell resistance (15) light steel shield
gp), +4 axiomatic shocking burst longspear (128,305 gp) (67,159 gp), +5 half‐plate (25,750 gp)
Wondrous Items amulet of mighty fists +5 (125,000 gp), pearl of Rod metal and mineral detection (10,500 gp)
power (7th; 49,000 gp), scarab of protection (38,000 gp), Staff earth and stone (85,800 gp)
tome of understanding +1 (27,500 gp) Wand bear’s endurance (4 charges, 360 gp), charm monster (30
*Cursed (Known) Drawback: character becomes selfishly charges, 12,600 gp), daylight (1 charge, 225 gp)
possessive of the item. Wondrous Items boots of speed (12,000 gp), manual of bodily
health +4 (110,000 gp)
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Potions barkskin (300 gp), cure moderate wounds (300 gp) Armour +4 improved energy (fire) resistance full plate (59,650
Ring evasion (25,000 gp) gp)
Rods greater metamagic enlarge spell (24,500 gp), immovable Potions & Oils heroism (750 gp), magic vestment (750 gp),
(5,000 gp), water breathing (750 gp)
Staves size alteration (26,150 gp), woodlands (100,400 gp) Ring ram (29 charges, 4,988 gp)
Wand cure moderate wounds (21 charges, 1,890 gp), fire shield Rod viper (19,000 gp)
(26 charges, 10,920 gp) Scrolls (Arcane) beast shape I, halt undead and mnemonic
Wondrous Items amulet of mighty fists +3 (45,000 enhancer (1,775 gp), dimensional anchor (700 gp)
gp), carpet of flying, 5 ft. by 10 ft. (35,000 gp), Wands death ward (43 charges, 18,060 gp), dispel
cloak of resistance +3 (9,000 gp), golden lions evil (16 charges, 9,600 gp), phantom trap (7
figurine of wondrous power (16,500 gp), charges, 630 gp), pyrotechnics (22 charges,
manual of bodily health +2 (55,000 gp), 1,980 gp)
necklace of fireballs type VI (8,100 gp) Weapons +3 sling (18,300 gp), +5 axiomatic
holy whip (162,301 gp)
METROPOLIS 11
Armour +1 full plate (2,650 gp), +4 METROPOLIS 14
improved shadow leather armour Armour +1 light steel shield (1,159 gp), +3
(31,160 gp), +4 tower shield (16,630 gp) improved energy (cold) resistance banded
Potions & Oils arcane lock (300 gp), mail (51,400 gp)
barkskin (300 gp), cure serious wounds Ring protection +3 (18,000 gp)
(750 gp) Rods greater metamagic silent spell (24,500
Ring telekinesis (2) (75,000 gp each), water gp), lesser metamagic quicken spell (35,000
walking (15,000 gp) gp), rulership (60,000 gp), wonder (12,000
Rods alertness (85,000 gp), greater gp)
metamagic extend spell (24,500 gp), Scroll (Arcane) hold person, tongues and
splendour (25,000 gp) wind wall (1,125 gp)
Staves fire (18,950 gp), illumination (51,500 Scrolls (Divine) control water, discern lies
gp), size alteration (26,150 gp) and flame strike (2,100 gp), locate object
Wondrous Items amulet of proof against and remove disease (750 gp)
detection and location (35,000 gp), belt Staves divination (82,000 gp), healing
of mighty constitution +4 (16,000 gp), (29,600 gp), illumination (51,500 gp),
tome of understanding +3 (82,500 gp) necromancy (82,000 gp), size alteration
(26,150 gp)
METROPOLIS 12 Weapons +3 heavy crossbow (18,350 gp),
Potions & Oils remove blindness/deafness +3 sickle (18,306 gp), +4 elven curve blade
(750 gp), water walk (750 gp) (18,380 gp), +5 sai (50,301 gp), +5 shocking
Rods metamagic extend spell (11,000 gp) burst gauntlet (98,302 gp), luck blade (1
Scrolls (Divine) forbiddance and mass bear’s wish) 62,360 gp), sword of the planes
endurance (6,300 gp) (22,315 gp)
Wand divine power (30 charges, 12,600 gp), Wondrous Items belt of mighty constitution
secret page (17 charges, 3,825 gp) +4 (16,000 gp), iron horn of Valhalla (50,000
Weapons +3 defending lance (32,310 gp), +3 spell gp)
storing wounding rapier (72,320 gp), sword of the planes
(22,315 gp)
Wondrous Items eyes of charming (56,000 gp), golden lions
figurine of wondrous power (16,500 gp), necklace of
adaptation (9,000 gp), white robe of the archmagi (75,000
gp), wings of flying (54,000 gp)
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acts as the unofficial headquarters of the serves delicious mead and tasty honey from its
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Adventurers’ Guild. There is a “Situations Vacant” own beehives.
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notice board for available work and a scoreboard is a rowdy place, popular with warriors and
for tallying treasure found and monsters killed. 80 barbarians; much quaffing of ale, plate‐smashing
has a rune‐covered greatsword hanging over the and drunken singing happens here.
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bar. has saucy, flirty serving staff of both sexes who can
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is the most fashionable place in the city, despite its be hired as “bedwarmers.”
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rude staff, vinegary wine and overcooked food. is very quiet. Serious students from the nearby
holds weekly singing contests for locals and 82 university and School of Wizardry come here for a
56 visitors. Many of the singers have also performed bite to eat and a drink while studying their books.
at the opera house. acts as a front for a group of cruel slavers. Drunk
has walls painted with raunchy scenes of nymphs 83 patrons are sometimes dragged off and shoved
57 and satyrs; there is a small shrine to the Wine God into the holding cells beneath the inn.
in one corner. is popular with local fishermen and is decorated
brews its own strong cider, Jolly Halfling Redface, 84 with fishing nets and other nautical knickknacks.
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using only local orchards. The fried fish served here is delicious.
opens early in the morning to cater for the market has a “no weapons” rule. All weapons must be
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traders and is closed in the evenings. 85 surrendered at the door to a female half‐orc
is overrun by rats which are bold enough to eat the bouncer with a big club and a missing nose.
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food from the customers’ plates. has a shield with a red griffin emblem hanging
has a wide double door entrance, oversized outside. This shield was stolen from the paladin
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furniture and a high, vaulted ceiling. Tall and four‐ Amar Beaumont by bandits; he would pay a decent
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legged folk such as ogres and centaurs make up reward for its return.
much of the clientele. is subject to a permanent reverse gravity
supposedly has the lost treasure of Peder Uren 87 enchantment, allowing patrons the chance to drink
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buried beneath the cellar floor. on the ceiling.
has a flat roof for landings by griffins and giant is situated on its own demiplane, accessible from a
65 eagles. An upper floor also provides a quiet, number of different pub entrances across the
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members only drinking venue. multiverse. The clientele is as varied as the cuisine
is the best place in the city to find someone willing and drinks menu.
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to buy an unwanted magic item. employs hard‐up students from the School of
has a trapdoor in the floor of the kitchen which 89 Wizardry; some of them are prone to bumping up
68 leads down into the remains of the older city on their tips with a little charm magic.
which the present one is built. is a former chapel and has beautiful stained‐glass
has a huge painting hanging on the wall of the 90 windows. The old altar displays a range of strong
current landlord battling a dragon single‐handed. spirits.
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This never happened – the landlord has always is a popular spot for a romantic evening and has a
worked in pubs but dreams of adventure. small fountain in the middle of the dining area. It is
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is also a popular gambling establishment among said that if a couple each throw a coin into it, they
70 the wealthy, offering fine food and wines and a will live happily ever after.
classy escort service for both men and women. is a dank and dimly lit cellar bar, decorated with
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is built on a bridge spanning a chasm. The floor of the skulls of various animals and monsters.
71 the taproom is magically reinforced glass and is packed every night with actors and playwrights
offers a superb view of the river 500 feet below. who perform at the nearby theatre. They drink a
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is situated in the undercroft of the city gatehouse lot and like to rehearse their speeches in front of
72 and is popular with off‐duty city watchmen. This is other patrons.
a good place for rumour‐gathering. 94‐95 has an uneven floor and wobbly tables and chairs.
is a local pub for local people. The place falls silent is a cheap, backstreet pub, selling strong ale and
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73‐74 when the PCs enter and the “welcome” from the hearty stew to hard‐working laborers.
bar staff is noticeably frosty. is very popular with merchants and traders; there
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75‐76 has a bad reputation for pickpockets. are deals going on at almost every table.
is decorated with dozens of hunting trophies is a secret drinking establishment inside a cave on
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The three chandeliers are fashioned from antlers.
has dishonest staff who short‐change their
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customers and pilfer items from their rooms.
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SAMPLE CUSTOMERS
Other patrons offer the GM a great way for the PCs to hear local Thadeous Kellgrim [CE male human sorcerer 6]:
rumours, pick up on adventure hooks, or just have a fun bald‐headed, thin‐faced man with a goatee
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roleplaying encounter when they visit a tavern. beard, wearing black robes and a sinister‐looking
silver amulet. Has a cruel sense of humour.
This section presents 50 notable tavern customers for the
Father Poncival [N male human cleric 1]: big‐
PCs to interact with; each entry includes basic statistics, a
nosed, middle‐aged priest of Conn the Lawgiver,
physical description and one or two personality traits to help 25‐26
clad in white clerical robes. Tends to leer at
bring the patrons to life. attractive women.
Gerd Hot‐Head [CN female human barbarian 10]:
D% CUSTOMER blond Northlands warrior, clad in furs and
Eavis Hob [N male human commoner 3]: ruddy‐ 27‐28 leather and carrying a big axe. Boisterous and
01‐02 faced local farmer with mutton‐chop sideburns, quick to anger; she likes to challenge men to
doesn’t like “folk not from round ‘ere”. drinking contests.
Francio Colias [NG male human expert 5/bard 2]: Odgar Pennyweather [N male gnome rogue 3]:
fork‐bearded playwright, scribbling furiously devious pickpocket with bright orange hair, large
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away on parchment and won’t take kindly to glittering black eyes and earthy brown skin.
being disturbed. Likes to use flowery language. Bursts into (crocodile) tears, if caught stealing.
Berig Tolly [LN male human expert 2]: miserable, Skaar Flatnose [NE male half‐orc fighter 5]:
05‐06 pot‐bellied fisherman, constantly bemoaning the down‐at‐heel warrior who was thrown out of his
lack of a good catch. Stinks of fish. 31‐32 last adventuring band and is desperate to join
Oglander Trell [CG male human wizard 11]: another one. Has terrible breath and a nasty
bearded, wears a ridiculous‐looking wizard’s hat, temper.
07‐08
and smokes a foul‐smelling pipe. An expert on Gwaelen Calafalas [CG female elf fighter 7]:
the fey; friendly but very absent‐minded. blond‐haired elf archer in shining chainmail and
Madame Rocelin [CG female human expert 7]: 33‐34 green leather boots; has a nasty scar on her left
buxom middle‐aged brothel‐keeper, the cheek. Waiting to meet a prospective employer
09‐10
archetypal “tart with a heart.” Loves a good and seems distracted.
double entendre. Piero Merigot [LN male human aristocrat 12]:
Garrow Poppyfield [LN male halfling expert 4]: wealthy and handsome olive‐skinned young
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11‐12 rotund orchard keeper and cider‐maker, has a noble in search of some female company.
huge belly laugh and enjoys a good gossip. Charming but somewhat world weary.
Rafiq Al‐Tayyib [N male human expert 8]: dark‐ Dani Sunilda [NE female human rogue 6]: very
skinned, djellaba‐wearing spice merchant from attractive, well‐dressed lady with bright green
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the southern city of Sabtah. Warm and friendly, eyes and dark hair. Looking to seduce a stupid
but insists on haggling. but wealthy man and run off with his money.
Holgin Forgestoker [LG male dwarf expert 6]: Sidrac Pureheart [LG male human paladin 9]:
bald‐headed weaponsmith with elaborately good‐looking, blond‐haired knight in shining
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braided red beard and heavily calloused hands. armour embossed with the symbol of the sun
Irritable perfectionist who does excellent work. god Darlen. Vain, pompous and a bit dim.
Anora Greenmantle [NG, female half‐elf druid 5]: Beldina [NG female human witch 4]: young dark‐
has light brown hair, violet eyes and attractive skinned gypsy fortune‐teller offering tarot
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17‐18 features; wears plain woollen robes and is readings. Very intense; often sees death in her
accompanied by her wolf. Softly‐spoken, kind cards.
and wary of heavily‐armed adventurers. Ivan and Pavao [N male human warrior 1]: off‐
Nesta Redhawk [CG female human ranger 3]: duty members of the city watch. One is tall and
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red‐haired with a freckled face and wearing thin, the other short and fat. Both are bullies,
19‐20 studded leather armour and a dark green cloak. and don’t like to pay for their drinks.
Moves slowly and deliberately. Takes an interest Theona [LG female human expert 3]: pale and
in strangers. undernourished scribe with ink‐stained fingers,
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Gong Tzu [LN male human monk 7]: shaven‐ dressed in plain grey robes. Speaks very quietly
headed elderly martial artist from distant and is painfully self‐effacing.
Keiwan, dressed in simple robes. Bows Valgard Stonyfist [LE female dwarf fighter 7]:
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respectfully and expects others to do the same. one‐eyed bearded adventurer, back from a
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Speaks very poor Common and is likely to successful expedition with items to sell. Greedy
become confused in any conversation. and likely to rip off anyone she deals with.
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It’s often the staff in a tavern that determine its atmosphere and Ninetha [CN female human commoner 1]: pretty,
help make it distinct and memorable. It’s particularly important 25‐26 green‐eyed, olive‐skinned serving girl and
to have interesting NPCs working in a pub that the PCs regularly chambermaid. Lazy and flighty.
return to after an adventuring expedition. The landlord can Luthrin Summerbee [NE male human rogue 4]:
very pale, almost albino, tavern owner. Smooth‐
become a trusted friend and a good source of information on 27‐28
talking liar, always looking for ways to steal from
what’s been going on in town while the PCs have been away. his customers.
This section presents 50 notable tavern staff; each entry includes Bolval the Barrel‐Bellied [NG male dwarf cleric
basic statistics, a physical description and one or two personality 9]; tubby landlord and former cleric of the Forge
traits to help with roleplaying. 29‐30 God. Has dedicated his retirement to brewing
the best beer this side of the Cloudpeak
D% STAFF MEMBER Mountains.
Obry Verne [LN male human rogue 3]: heavily
Urgrim Strongarmed [N male dwarf warrior 2]:
tattooed, bald‐headed landlord with a bushy
overweight and out of shape bouncer. Is polite to 31‐32
01‐02 moustache. Used to be in a criminal gang, but is
women and gruff with men. Perpetually smiling,
now determined to keep out of trouble.
he is very protective of the tavern’s staff.
Gurdik Pendrell [LN male human expert 1]: Jameela [N female human expert 1]: sensuous,
03‐04 weasel‐faced bartender, wearing a grubby, dark‐skinned exotic dancer, performing in
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grease‐stained apron. Miserly and lugubrious. diaphanous veils. She longs for a rich patron to
whisk her away.
Jarla Vespen [CG female human commoner 2]:
rosy‐cheeked, mature landlady with a heaving Grodor [NG male human expert 2]: short,
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bosom and a heart of gold. Flirtatious. bearded bartender who pours beer agonisingly
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slowly, much to the frustration of his thirsty
Steffan Kennig [N male human expert 3]: portly
customers.
landlord with thinning hair. Snobbish; looks his
patrons up and down when they enter his Zebar [NG male black bear]: dancing bear, sits
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tavern. Hates mess and dirt; is usually chained in the corner. An adventurer who was
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obsessively cleaning something. cursed by the fey, he tries to communicate his
predicament to the PCs.
Tanith Zerlas [LG female human aristocrat
2/expert 1]: elegant widow with long raven‐black Derlana [LG female commoner 2]: smartly
09‐10 dressed, silver‐haired landlady who insists only
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good food and fine wine. the finest glasses are used to serve drinks in her
backstreet pub. She allows no swearing.
Renward Slyfox [CN male halfling rogue 2]: well‐
Niall Brodgirdle [N male halfling commoner 1]:
fed professional gambler who won the tavern in
doddery, tipsy old potman with bushy sideburns
11‐12 a bet and hasn’t a clue how to run it. Makes
mistakes when taking drink and food orders, 41‐42 and big, hairy feet. Drinks down the dregs as he
spills beer everywhere and so on. collects up the tankards. He is normally drunk,
but the customers tolerate him good naturedly.
Darry Hardbottle [LN male halfling expert 2]:
ruddy‐complexioned halfling cook. Superb Blothmac [CN male troll]: hideously ugly green‐
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piemaker but very temperamental. skinned bouncer with a ring through his nose.
43‐44 Unusually intelligent and fiercely loyal to the
Bella Moonrise [NG female half‐elf commoner 1]:
landlord. Enjoys the effect his appearance has on
15‐16 young serving maiden with long, braided, light
first‐time customers.
brown hair. Terrified of getting things wrong.
Spichfat [NE male human expert 1]: greasy‐
Rhodus [CN male human commoner 3]: very
45‐46 haired, acne‐ridden cook, with a thin moustache.
handsome, pony‐tailed waiter; wears tight
17‐18 Mean and nasty; uses rat meat in his stews.
leather breeches and a puffy shirt. Vain and
empty‐headed. Elenagh [NG female commoner 1]: pretty young
serving girl with blond hair and a curvy figure.
Shazwyn [N male gnome expert 3]: green‐haired
47‐48 Tired of getting her bottom pinched by amorous
19‐20 resident juggler and knife‐thrower. Sulks if he
patrons, she is likely to empty a glass over
doesn’t get enough applause.
someone’s head the next time it happens.
Dollen [LG male human commoner 1]: goofy‐
Zambros Kibber [CN male gnome commoner 2]:
21‐22 looking serving boy with ginger hair and a
well‐dressed, diminutive landlord with fiery red
stutter. Very gullible.
49‐50 hair and a bottle‐green waistcoat. Greedy, he
Ratha Varrin [LN female half‐orc expert 2]: scary‐
serves watered‐down beer to patrons he thinks
23‐24 looking innkeeper, with a nasty scar running
won’t notice.
across her forehead. Proud and determined.
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A bitch in heat races through the tavern door and A customer enters the taproom and all the regulars
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pack of hopeful dogs. 76 Drunk customer falls off a chair.
A customer steals another (distracted) customer’s 77 Customer vomits on the floor.
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drink and wanders off with it. Pickpocket tries (and fails) to relieve a drunken
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A metallic dragon in human disguise saunters in to The watch enter the tavern looking for a
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mingle with the crowd. wrongdoer. They question everyone closely.
An aging madam sits at a table interviewing A server drops a whole tray of drinks. This may be
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prospective male and female employees. an accident or a customer may have deliberately
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A woman loudly slaps a customer across the cheek. tripped her. She is either angry or embarrassed
57 His companions find this riotously amusing. The depending on whether this was an accident or not.
man is not so impressed. Customers gambling begin to argue over their
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An impromptu party breaks out when a popular game. The argument quickly escalates.
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local appears with his new baby. A rival group of adventures enter the taproom and
A boy circulates about the taproom looking for his nosily celebrate their recently successful foray.
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father (who has been missing for over a day). They may invite the PCs to join them or
A bard tries to tell the ballad of a hero who was alternatively denigrate the PCs’ achievements.
60 born locally, only to be shouted down with A beggar enters the taproom and begs for money
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laughter and jeers of “get it right!” or food. The barkeep quickly hustles him out.
A member of the Watch walks in and nails a A passing customer enters the bar looking for a
61 proclamation to the bar. He leaves after having a 84 “friend” and loudly asks if anyone has seen him.
quick pint. The customer has a black eye and a broken nose.
The town's bells suddenly toll a warning and the Customer confuses a PC with someone else and
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62 tavern customers abandon their benches to see sits down at their table.
what is happening. A distraught and dishevelled man enters the bar
A man sits alone deep in thought. Every now and and loudly calls for aid. It seems he has just been
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then a sinister smile flits across his face. 86 mugged and needs help tracking down his
A brawl breaks out and the bouncer throws the attackers. The man could be genuine or this could
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brawlers out through a window. be a trap to waylay drunk customers.
A brawl breaks out; there are too many A customer believes he has been short‐changed.
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participants for the bouncer to deal with. He argues voraciously with the barkeep.
Two thieves start a brawl as a distraction so that a A customer stumbles into the PCs’ table spilling at
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third can rob the cashbox. least one drink.
Someone spikes all the tavern's drinks, making A man enters the tavern, looks about the taproom
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them five times as potent as usual. 89 intently before leaving. Shortly thereafter, two
The legs on an bench collapse, dumping all the men hurriedly finish their drinks and leave.
68 people on it onto the floor. Laughter fills the A customer makes obscene comments to a server
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common room. and gets a mug of ale thrown in his face.
A female half‐orc sits alone and sharpens a dagger. Several patrons whisper conspiratorially while
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the taproom. A bard enters and starts serenading the patrons,
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Four attractive, drunk and giggling women enter moving from table to table in search of coin.
70 the taproom. They make their way to the bar 93 The floorboards overhead creak alarmingly.
where they hold court to a succession of suitors. 94 Singing wafts up from the cellar.
One of the tavern drinkers is actually a spy for the 95 Two lovers sit at a table, kissing passionately.
local ruler. He asks lots of questions and is quite A half‐orc whore leads a very drunk dwarf through
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inept; it quickly becomes obvious he is much more the throng to an upstairs room.
than he seems. Over a period of 20 minutes half the patrons drink
One of the drinkers is the local ruler in disguise, 97 up and leave. The common room is suspiciously
72 testing the mood of his subjects. He makes empty.
seditious comments and notes who agrees. The innkeeper asks the PCs’ help with a minor
A weasel‐faced man circulates among the patrons 98
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offering several minor magic potions. 99 One PC gets drawn into an event; roll again.
Several off‐duty guardsmen in a foul mood occupy 100 The party gets drawn into an event; roll again.
74 one corner. They are spoiling for a fight after a
local thief got away from them...again.
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GAMES TO PLAY
As well as drinking and eating, games of chance and skill are Each drinker must hit AC 10 to grab the drink without spilling
quintessential pastimes enjoyed in tavern taproom. (Luckily, it. Failure indicates the character knocks the drink over, pours
such games are also an excellent source of barroom brawls, if it down themselves and so on.
the GM so desires). This section presents several such games. Each drinker then makes a DC 12 (+1 per previous check if
more than one drink is downed) Fortitude save to get the drink
ARM WRESTLING down without choking.
Popular with barbarians, dwarves and other tough guys, arm The winner is the first person to successfully get the drink
wrestling is a simple test of strength between two participants. down their throat. If more than one gets it down, the person
Each person sits across from the other and places his arm on the with the highest initiative is the winner.
table with the elbow bent and touching the surface. The two
contestants grip each other's hand with the aim of shoving the HAZARD
other's arm down flat onto the top of the table. Hazard is just one of many popular tavern dice games. It is
played with two six‐sided dice by any number of players. The
Each round, the contestants make opposed Strength checks. person who has the dice is called the caster.
Each successful check moves the opponent’s arm closer to Bets are between the caster and the house, which is
their side of the table. To win, a player must make three more normally the player to the caster’s right.
successful Strength checks than his opponent. To start, the caster and the bank place their bets. After the
If the contest has not been won after 10 rounds, both first throw, the caster wins if she rolls her chance before her
contestants must make a Constitution check each round (DC main, and has the option to increase her stake.
10 +1 per previous check) to be able to continue wrestling. If
both contestants cannot continue, the contest is a draw. Each round, she picks a number between 5 and 9 inclusive,
called “the main” and throws the dice.
BROOM JOUSTING If the caster rolls the main, she wins or “nicks” and can either
A popular game in larger taverns, especially common near take the pot or increase his stake (which the bank matches).
knightly orders, castles and training grounds.
For other results, see the table below:
Played in teams of two, one of which is the "rider" and one the
"horse." The horse carries the rider piggyback. NICKS THROWS OUT
The rider wields a broom (improvised bludgeoning weapon MAIN (WINS) (LOSES) CHANCE
dealing 1d4 nonlethal damage) and tries to hit the other rider. 5 5 2, 3, 11, 12 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 ,10
If a rider is hit, the rider must make a DC 10 + damage dealt
6 6, 12 2, 3, 11 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ride check to stay mounted on their “horse.” Failure indicates
they fall off. 7 7, 11 2, 3, 12 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
If a rider is hit 3 times or falls off his horse, he is out. The 8 8, 12 2, 3, 11 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
winner is the last person still mounted.
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DOWN THE HATCH
Down the Hatch is a drinking game more commonly played in If the caster neither nicks nor “throws out,” this roll is called
poorer communities, as it only requires one mug of drink for the “chance” and he throws the dice again.
each participant. (However, versions that require each drinker to If he rolls the chance again, he wins, but now if he rolls the
down three drinks also exist). Rather than drinking more than main, he loses. If neither number is rolled, he keeps throwing
your opponent, the object of Down the Hatch is to drink the until he rolls one or the other.
same amount, but faster. It requires a minimum of three people The caster may keep playing until he loses or wins three times
– two drinkers and a caller. The drinkers both start with their in a row when he must pass the dice to the player on his left
hands placed flat, palm down, on the table equidistant from the who becomes the new caster.
drinks. The caller cues them in with “3‐2‐1‐Down the Hatch!”
All drinkers make an initiative check to see who can grab a
mug fastest.
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Yard Racing: In races featuring a yard of ale, use the rules for
Down the Hatch.
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SAMPLE TAVERNS
This supplement provides twenty ready to use inns and taverns RATINGS
for your campaign. Each entry includes a general description of
To make it easy to see at a glance if an establishment is suitable
the establishment, information on the staff and the
for a particularly locale, each of the taverns and inns in this
services on offer, notable patrons
supplement appear on the table below. The table includes
and events or adventure hooks to
information on where a tavern is best located,
use when the PCs visit. The
basic notes on the most common type
presented establishments fill many
of clientele the PCs can meet there and
niches from those offering low‐
whether it offers accommodation.
brow, raucous entertainment to
Furthermore, the table presents a ranking system
others offering the very best in fine dining.
for the quality and price of the establishment’s
Most, if not all, of the taverns and inns
offering.
herein should be suitable for almost any GM’s
For quality, the following rating system
campaign although, obviously, a GM
suffices:
may need to make minor changes and
tweaks to fit it seamlessly into his world. One Star: Establishment is of poor quality.
Using these taverns, along with any Three Stars: Establishment is of common
necessary modifications, can help the quality.
GM bring his game world to life. Five Stars: Establishment is of excellent
Taverns are great places to meet quality.
people, learn about current events and
rumours and to experience the culture For prices, use the following ratings:
of the place in which a PC finds himself.
One Star: Establishment has cheap prices.
There’s a reason so many adventures start in taverns, after all!
Three Stars: Establishment has average prices.
As few PCs own their home, or are often far away from it,
Five Stars: Establishment has high prices.
they often spend an inordinate amount of time in taverns
making this a particularly valuable supplement for GMs whose
campaign ranges over a wide area.
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Podrick Pendrell (NE male halfling rogue 2) runs Lady Luck’s PRICE
for its owner, the crime boss Orzo Gerozzo (see The Laughing Beer, watery 2 cp
Gull). This cowardly little fellow has yellowing, rotten teeth, Fishcakes 5 cp
bad breath and a greasy comb‐over which fails to cover his Meal, poor 1 sp
bald patch. Red wine (vinegary), glass 4 cp
Sylvana (CG female human expert 2), a talented singer whose Sausage rolls 3 cp
career was cut short after a nasty robbery, spins the crooked
wheel of fortune. Still very attractive, despite the scar across ACCOMMODATION
her throat, she longs to find honest employment elsewhere. None available.
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Dainiel (LG female elf expert 4) manages the staff and looks
EVENTS & ADVENTURE HOOKS
after the customers. She is beautiful and charming and is The PCs’ visit to the Royal Swan may not be without incident;
consequently the centre of much male attention. use one of the below adventure hooks, to inject a little
Sarracino (CG male half‐elf expert 5) is the Swan’s head chef; excitement into the proceedings:
shaven‐headed and olive‐skinned, he is renowned as much for
Angry Customers: A party of noblemen turn up for dinner, but
his penchant for colourful language as he is for his
discover they have lost their booking because they are late. It
experimental dishes.
transpires that the PCs are the beneficiaries of their
Volterin (LN male human expert 3) runs the bar and the wine
misfortune. The nobles demand the PCs leave – as they are
cellar. He is short and dapper.
now here – and take it badly if the PCs refuse.
The waiters and bar staff are all impeccably dressed and The nobles leave, but vow revenge against
exceptionally polite. the commoner upstarts. While they do not
physically confront the party, their hirelings
NOTABLE PATRONS can and do make the PCs’ lives difficult while
The Royal Swan has several patrons of note: they remain in the city.
Criminal Front: Captain Jorgem of the City
Coren D'Attallio (LN male human Watch is convinced the Royal
aristocrat 2) is a cold‐hearted Swan is a front for a ruthless
noble in his late thirties crime lord. He can't be seen to
with thinning black harass the influential clientele or the
hair. He is dining staff, so he attempts to hire the PCs
with his to pose as aristocrats to see if they
fashionable can unearth the truth.
young "niece"
and is bored
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STAFF Missing Merchant: The PCs are asked to track down Modahar,
a wealthy young merchant who went missing after a night’s
The Wily Fox has the following notable staff members:
drinking at the Wily Fox. Is he still in the tavern, and, if so,
Tomoko (N male human expert 4), the jovial and jowly faced where does it go during the daylight hours?
barman, is also from Keiwan. He also lives in the inn and is Yenjukai’s Curse: The Wily Fox didn’t always wander. Yenjukai
aware of Yenjukai’s secret. was cursed by a sorcerer after she failed to steal a wand from
Yenjukai (CN female kitsune sorcerer [fey] 7/rogue 5/arcane him when he passed out in the tavern from drinking too much.
trickster 3), the enigmatic owner of the Wily Fox, is an The curse is that she can never spend the night in the same
attractive woman of Keiwanese origin with brilliant blue eyes place twice, but for some strange reason, probably to do with
and long dark hair who always dresses in silver and blue. the sorcerer’s drunken state, this causes the tavern to move
Friendly and welcoming, she enjoys speaking a good riddle and around each night with Yenjukai unable to leave the premises.
gives cryptic answers to newcomers’ questions about the The kitsune might steal a magical item from the PCs, believing
tavern. Yenjukai’s other form, which she does not assume in it can help her break the curse. If caught, she begs for their
public, is that of a humanoid fox with snow white fur. help in freeing her, even offering the Wily Fox as a reward.
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