Hemwick

Basic Information

Origin

Crossroads. The trading post is at the intersection of more than one major trade route.

Speciality

Information. This trading post is known as a source for reliable information. They may not know everything, but your chances of finding solid gossip, lore, news, or an intriguing tidbit here is good.

Age

Old. The trading post was built around a hundred years ago.

Condition

Fair. The buildings are clean and sparsely decorated. Roads are flattened earth, possibly with gravel. (+0 to population wealth roll)

Visitor Trafic

Droves. There are lots of new faces on a regular basis.

Size

Small. Up to 40 standing structures.

Enviroment

River.The trading post is near a steadily flowing stream, or other watercourse.

Community

Resident Population

Appropriate. Homes and businesses are comfortably populated.

Demographics

Wide Distribution. 20% primary race. All others reasonably well represented.

Disposition

Neutral. Locals are standoffish, or perhaps hard on the outside, but can be friendly, if you get to know them.

Law Enforcement

Small Local Watch. A sheriff, a deputy, and a handful of volunteer residents make up a token watch presence.

Leadership

Single, elected leader.The locals democratically voted for their current leader

Population Wealth

Average. Most of the population have enough to live a modest life.

Crime

Regular.The streets are crawling with criminals, and a purse unstowed is almost sure to be snatched.

Points of Interest

General Store. Sells basic supplies, groceries, and various odds and ends.
Smithy. Sells and crafts metal tools and equipment, including very basic weapons and armor
Tanner/Taxidermist. Processes animal hides for practical or ornamental purposes.
Thatcher. Builds roofs using layers of dried straw, reeds, rushes, etc.
Carpenter. Builds with or carves wood, as well as carrying out repairs.
Cartographer. Encompasses painter, sculptor or other visual art as appropriate.
Inn. Provides accommodation, as well as a place to have a bath and a decent meal.
Doctor/Apothecary. Provides medical care.

Extra Intrigue

Crime Central. Some of the older population remember when the trading post was run by a criminal organization, but they were ousted some time ago.

Politics

Peace. All is quiet, almost suspiciously so...

Events

Troublemakers. A pack of ruffians is making themselves a nuisance to the locals. Hostile encounters are escalating and might become violent.

Oppertunities

Missing Person. A local has gone missing, possibly a child, and rumors abound. Some talk of monsters, but their whispers are quickly dismissed as fairy tales. Others have theories, but none have yielded fruit.
Doctor/Apothecary; Mother Mary, went missing.

Weather

Fair. A normal day for the season. Rain, snow or wind are average and manageable.

Danger Level

Uncommon. Danger or hazards are not encountered often, though preparation is encouraged.

Danger Type

Raids. The trading post is often raided by nearby groups of bandits, or packs of marauding creatures.

Demographics

Humans are the primaty race that take up around 40% of the population, but many other races are well repricented within the village.

Government

Single elected person that assumes the role of Mayor.

Maps

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  Hemwick

Inhabitant Demonym

Wickers

Owning Organization

The Jackals