Stohik

Capital of Ellosto Population: Approximately 21000; primarily dwarf, some human and gnome. Government: Stohok is ruled by a tyrant, the dwarf lady Lila, though several wealthy aristocrats are the real power behind the throne. Notable Places: An ancient abbey ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures. Nabiuma's Carvings: The workshop of a male dwarf woodcarver named Nabiuma, who also brews potions and elixirs. The Hungry Wench: A heroic dwarven inn, which serves magical potions in addition to beers and ales. A few NPCs: Sidab: Female Dwarf Paladin, Good. Sidab has copper hair and sharp blue eyes, and a distinctive scar on her face. She wears banded mail and wields a bastard sword and shield. Sidab is chivalrous and valiant. Sidab: Female Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Sidab has tangled auburn hair and blue eyes, and broken teeth. She wears chain mail and wields a bardiche. Sidab suffers an acute fear of fire. Nisab: Female Dwarf Wizard, Neutral. Nisab has blonde hair and brown eyes. She wears modest garments and wields a quarterstaff. Nisab is extravagant and driven. Nini: Male Human Merchant, Neutral. Nini has tangled red hair and gray eyes. He wears modest garments and carries an elder staff. Nini seeks only fame and glory. Himmulu: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Himmulu is rugged in appearance, with white hair and large green eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a short sword. Himmulu has an animal companion, a ginger dog named Sidab. Duka: Male Human Entertainer, Evil. Duka has thick brown hair and amber eyes. He wears tailored clothing and an amulet of luminous crystal. Duka has an animal companion, a red firedrake named Adunan. Archbell District Notable Places: The Shrew's Lodge: A neglected adventurer's tavern, kept by a copper dragon named Zuheanu. An ancient temple ruins, which appears restored upon the night of the new moon. A few NPCs: Ninli: Female Elf Priest, Neutral. Ninli has gray hair and bright brown eyes. She wears modest garments and silk gloves. Ninli believes that she is the rightful heir to the throne of Valline. Ninki: Female Dwarf Scholar, Good. Ninki has a long face, with blonde hair and sharp gray eyes. She wears modest garments and a silver holy symbol. Brightring Borough Notable Places: The Theatre of Clesiasil: A two-storey theatre of timber and brick walls, home of the renowned female dwarf troubadour Nanna. The Cursed Hammer: A large elven tavern, known for the fire elemental which dwells in its hearth. A few NPCs: Aliit: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Aliit has an angular face, with cropped gray hair and dark gray eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a short sword and short bow. Aliit is only friendly towards other humans. Amus: Male Dwarf Aristocrat, Good. Amus has a long face, with matted white hair and soft brown eyes. He wears fine raiment and jewelry. Amus is steadfast and virtuous. Nidab: Female Human Fighter, Evil. Nidab has an angular face, with gray hair and dark green eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a short sword and shield. Nidab is crude and abusive. Amular: Male Dwarf Entertainer, Neutral. Amular has tangled red hair and gray eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a silver holy symbol. Amular is suspicious and impish. Ayannal: Female Dwarf Mercenary, Neutral. Ayannal is short and overweight, with copper hair and bright brown eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a military pick. Ayannal has an animal companion, a green firedrake named Onit. Castle Village Notable Places: An ancient temple ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures. The Broken Fang: A fanciful elven tavern, kept by a sphinx named Ninu. The Pavilion of Lusenid: A grand half-timbered theatre, within which anything might be an illusion. A few NPCs: Sudea: Male Dwarf Thief, Good. Sudea is pleasant in appearance, with brown hair and green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword and dagger. Sudea seeks to make amends for a life accidentally taken. Nisab: Female Dwarf Scholar, Good. Nisab is exceptionally beautiful, with uneven red hair and light amber eyes. She wears fine clothing and a feathered hat. Nisab is righteous and calm. Sumaama: Male Dwarf Necromancer, Evil. Sumaama has messy black hair and green eyes. He wears expensive clothing and wields a short sword and dagger. Sumaama is impossibly lucky. Nezzara: Male Human Scholar, Evil. Nezzara has copper hair and hazel eyes, and a long beard. He wears well-made clothing and numerous rings. Cathedral Village Notable Places: A single storey building of half-timbered walls, the home and personal library of a male dwarf sage named Abukan. He specializes in the study of magic and arcana. The Foolish King: A fanciful dwarven tavern, built around a hewn stone impaled by a sword. The Hunter and Cup: A neglected commoner's tavern, built around a hewn stone impaled by a sword. A few NPCs: Eshkil: Female Dwarf Wizard, Neutral. Eshkil has messy brown hair and blue eyes, and large ears. She wears travel-stained clothing and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Eshkil speaks with a mousy voice. Buchimma: Male Dwarf Entertainer, Neutral. Buchimma is rough in appearance, with gray hair and gray eyes. He wears modest garments and numerous rings. Buchimma is blind in his left eye. Saba: Female Dwarf Merchant, Neutral. Saba has gray hair and gray eyes, and pointed ears. She wears plain clothing and riding boots. Saba has an animal companion, a white rabbit named Nabucha. Sila: Female Dwarf Soldier, Evil. Sila has uneven copper hair and bright amber eyes, and small ears. She wears leather armor and wields a mace and shield. Sila compulsively insults others. Dragon's Farthing Notable Places: The Shrine of Nunna: A bronze statue of Nunna, God of Travel, surrounded by a neglected garden. Myli's Blades: A two-storey stone-walled building, the workshop of a female dwarf weaponsmith named Myli. Once a month, one of her weapons mysteriously vanishes from the workshop and is used to murder someone in town. No-one has tracked the weapons back to her yet, but she is near to panic. Buraha's Blades: A neglected weaponsmith's workshop, built within the walls of an embattled stone tower. A few NPCs: Baalita: Male Human Mercenary, Good. Baalita has curly black hair and light hazel eyes, and a thin nose. He wears leather armor and wields a warhammer. Baalita is well-spoken and fearless. Anniptiyan: Male Dwarf Thief, Good. Anniptiyan is elegant in appearance, with long white hair and bright green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club and sling. Anniptiyan is steadfast and covetous. Ayabil: Female Dwarf Cleric, Evil. Ayabil has a round face, with thick white hair and blue eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a quarterstaff. Ayabil is haunted by the ghost of someone she killed. Dugilga: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Dugilga is tall, with white hair and narrow green eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Dugilga has an animal companion, a badger named Bazzeru. Dragon's Village Notable Places: A weathered abbey ruins, which appears restored upon the night of the equinox. The Bloody Fang: A grand adventurer's tavern, built within what was once an aristocrat's manor. The ruins of a six-sided keep, which appears restored upon the night of the full moon. A few NPCs: Suma: Male Dwarf Fighter, Neutral. Suma is fair in appearance, with thin auburn hair and green eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a spear and javelins. Suma has an animal companion, a badger named Ittal. Sabi: Female Dwarf Fighter, Neutral. Sabi has brown hair and blue eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Sabi is honest and reckless. Nabelsha: Male Dwarf Alchemist, Good. Nabelsha has messy auburn hair and bright brown eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a sling of vials and potions. Greatsword Village Notable Places: Nisab's Pottery: A modest potter's workshop, built within what was once a titan's tankard. Sidur's Carvings: A modest woodcarver's workshop, built around a large elder tree. A few NPCs: Ammirsuk: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Ammirsuk is short and stout, with braided silver hair and amber eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a long sword. Ammirsuk is insane and unforgiving. Alshanar: Male Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Alshanar has a round face, with long red hair and brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a scimitar and sling. Alshanar is lustful and instinctive. Hell-hound's District Notable Places: Saamsuma's Pewter: A modest pewtersmith's workshop, built within what was once the feast hall of a long-ruined castle. The Shrine of Sabi: A stone lantern enshrining the flame of Sabi, Lady of Plants, said to reveal visions to those who leave an offering. A few NPCs: Sinmuta: Male Dwarf Illusionist, Evil. Sinmuta is tall, with red hair and light brown eyes. He wears modest garments and wields a quarterstaff and dagger. Sinmuta suffers a paralyzing fear of darkness. Lisil: Female Human Alchemist, Evil. Lisil is exceptionally beautiful, with short brown hair and large amber eyes. She wears expensive clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Nisil: Female Dwarf Alchemist, Neutral. Nisil has black hair and green eyes. She wears expensive clothing and an amulet of luminous crystal. Nisil speaks with a quiet voice. Hell-hound's Village Notable Places: The Theatre of Kallosandr: A large timber and brick theatre, said to be haunted by the ghost of a jester. The Theatre of Ates: A two-storey theatre of timber and brick walls, which has one door here and another in Calars, City of the Deadly Sins. Kaditu's Carvings: A large woodcarver's workshop, built around a large oaken tree. A few NPCs: Eshkis: Female Dwarf Illusionist, Neutral. Eshkis is tall and thin, with golden hair and bright brown eyes. She wears silver robes and wields a quarterstaff. Eshkis is searching for her missing son. Khullamma: Male Human Merchant, Evil. Khullamma is rough in appearance, with white hair and gray eyes. He wears worn clothing and several small tools hang from his belt. Khullamma is combative and deceitful. Highbell District Notable Places: Sumisu's Forge: A modest blacksmith's workshop, built within the walls of an old iron tower. A few NPCs: Acergar: Male Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Acergar is rough in appearance, with long gray hair and dark hazel eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club. Gezuu: Male Dwarf Fighter, Evil. Gezuu is common in appearance, with curly black hair and gray eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a halberd. Gezuu seeks to become a knight of the realm. Enkil: Male Dwarf Mercenary, Good. Enkil is fey in appearance, with copper hair and amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a flail and javelins. Nakuuzzu: Male Dwarf Mercenary, Good. Nakuuzzu is common in appearance, with gray hair and narrow blue eyes. He wears scale mail and wields a battle axe. Nakuuzzu suffers a traumatic fear of blood. Market Notable NPCs: Shimmula: Male Dwarf Thief, Evil. Shimmula has gray hair and amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a club and sling. Shimmula was once an adventurer, but retired after his companions were turned into werewolves. Ninki: Female Dwarf Chandler, Neutral. Ninki has a long face, with golden hair and green eyes. She wears sturdy clothing and carries an ash staff. Ninki also deals in forged documents and seals. Mastiff's Ward Notable Places: A ruined tower of blackened stone walls, said to be haunted by spectral swords and spears. Nisab's Ironworks: The workshop of a female dwarf blacksmith named Nisab, known for her vast knowledge of dwarven runes and glyphs. A few NPCs: Shimmidu: Male Dwarf Artist, Neutral. Shimmidu is thin, with golden hair and light hazel eyes. He wears modest garments and silk gloves. Shimmidu is impish and combative. Susuma: Male Dwarf Assassin, Good. Susuma has short golden hair and light green eyes, and numerous unusual tattoos. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned dagger. Susuma is searching for the legendary Temple of the Demon Countess. Samsu: Male Dwarf Scofflaw, Neutral. Samsu is willowy, with copper hair and bright green eyes. He wears modest garments and a blue cloak. Samsu is hunting the warlord who murdered his family. Suilita: Male Dwarf Professional, Evil. Suilita has cropped golden hair and light amber eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a silver holy symbol. Suilita is abrasive and thoughtless. North Scholar's Farthing Notable Places: The Shrew and Badger: A fanciful commoner's tavern, kept by a retired wizard named Abal. A few NPCs: Abiuman: Male Dwarf Ranger, Good. Abiuman is rugged in appearance, with black hair and green eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a flail. Abiuman is hunting the warlord who stole his ancestral sword. Idis: Male Human Servant, Evil. Idis is repulsive in appearance, with white hair and soft blue eyes. He wears plain clothing and carries a birch staff. Idis is quiet, and says as little as possible. Sisara: Male Human Fighter, Evil. Sisara is short, with braided golden hair and light gray eyes. He wears chain mail and wields a warhammer. Sisara is depraved and mercenary. Pool Village Notable Places: Lila's Hauberks: The workshop of a female dwarf armorer named Lila, who also sells potions of healing. The broken ruins of a small castle, said to lie atop a dungeon filled with long-forgotten treasures. The Hell-hound's Alehouse: A grand commoner's inn, entirely managed by air elementals. A few NPCs: Biduki: Male Human Merchant, Neutral. Biduki has a long face, with short brown hair and brown eyes. He wears well-made clothing and carries a birch staff. Nabela: Male Dwarf Entertainer, Good. Nabela has straight copper hair and green eyes, and a distinctive mark on his arm. He wears tailored clothing and a dragonscale cloak. Nabela has an animal companion, a white rabbit named Samsaamsu. Sisaces: Male Dwarf Aristocrat, Good. Sisaces has gray hair and blue eyes, and wears glasses with pewter rims. He wears fine raiment and a sling of vials and potions. Sisaces seeks to discover why he cannot remember anything from yesterday. Ilit: Female Dwarf Wizard, Evil. Ilit is heavyset, with black hair and gray eyes. She wears plain clothing and wields a quarterstaff. Ilit has Common Companion. Tome Farthing Notable Places: The Shrine of Nidab: A stone lantern enshrining the flame of Nidab, Goddess of Law, said to be sometimes visited by the goddess herself. Muzuuma's Pewter: A cluttered pewtersmith's workshop, sheltered beneath the wings of a pewter dragon. A few NPCs: Abal: Female Dwarf Cleric, Good. Abal is youthful in appearance, with long silver hair and amber eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a mace. Sabalu: Male Dwarf Mercenary, Neutral. Sabalu is tall and heavyset, with silver hair and dark gray eyes. He wears scale mail and wields a flail. Sabalu is gullible and curious

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