Bent Cache

Bent Cache has a notable academy, known for its productive iron-works and its ruthless mercenaries. The ruler (Whurdred Trollbleeder, Female Dwarf) is controlled in secret by a monster. There is some tension between the races.

Demographics

Dwarf (48%), Kobold (38%), Catfolk (5%), Human (3%), Tiefling (1%), Half-Elf (1%), Gnome (1%), Half-Orc (1%), Halfling (1%), Elf (1%)

Defences

The town is surrounded by a ditch and palisades. 13 trained warriors serve in the town's defense, and a militia of 232 can be mustered in case of attack. The sheriff is Hlin Frostbeard, Female Dwarf.

Infrastructure

Tavern: The Leering Inn
Owner: Reirak Rubyeye, Male Dwarf
Location: In a temple ward. The street outside has a beggar harassing passers-by. Some thugs are collecting protection money from the owner.
Description: The tavern is a plaster cabin, with a brown tile roof and shiny hardwood floors. It contains a set of gold scales and a large harp by the hearth. Specials:
Eggs and Ham Stew and a Tankard of Ale (4 sp)
Fruit Sandwich with Fries (4 sp)
Lamb Cake with Potatoes and a Glass of Wine (5 sp)     Alchemist: The Brewed Decoction
Owner: Kilvar Bloodkith, Male Dwarf
Location: In a side street near the town gate. The street outside has a crowd watching performers. A player is solicited by a prostitute.
Description: The alchemist is a wooden and large single storey building, with a red tile roof and softly blowing chimes by the door. It is well-lit by a few magical torches. It contains low ceilings and a number of distillers scattered about. Specials:
Potion of Hill Giant Strength (dmg 187) (195 gp)
Potion of Poison (dmg 188) (98 gp)
Potion of Superior Healing (dmg 187) (430 gp)     General Store: The Survivor's Center
Owner: Torbera Loderr, Female Dwarf
Location: In a major crossroads. The street outside is a covered walkway with many twinkling lights.
Description: The general store is a wooden two-storey building, with a reinforced wooden door and nicely trimmed hedges. Several battered shields hang on the walls. It contains a large open floor with pillars and a decomissioned carriage serving as shelving for goods. Specials:
Scale, Merchant's (phb 153) (5 gp)
Pick, Miner's (phb 150) (2 gp)
Leatherworker's Tools (phb 154) (5 gp)     Church: Temple Of Bane
Owner: Isabella Landon, Female Human
Location: In a side street near the town gate. The street outside is filled with the smell of damp earth. A snowball (or mud/food) fight breaks out.
Description: The church is a plaster rowhouse, with a yellow tile roof and a small enclosed deck. It contains an inviting hearth and a basin of holy water.

Assets

Wealth: 313,650 gp. Max value for sale: 690 gp. Max pawn value: 3,659 gp

Guilds and Factions

The Cowled Wizards, Cult of the White Sword, neighborhood crews
Bent Cache by Watabou
Type
City
Population
2,091
Other NPCs:
Morgran Eversharp, Male Dwarf
Nala Baharoosh, Female Kobold
Nalral Deepdelver, Male Dwarf
Heskan Imbixtellrhyst, Male Kobold
Sariel Ilphelkiir, Female Elf
Kildrak Thrahak, Male Dwarf
Erias Caebrek, Male Dwarf
Kava Bhenkumbyrznaax, Female Kobold
Thoradin Gorunn, Male Dwarf
Nadarr Orexijandilin, Male Kobold