Wuhan

Population: Approximately 5500; primarily elf, some halfling.

Government: Wuhan is ruled by a tyrant, the elf lord Eijin, though several wealthy merchants wield limited power.

Notable Places:

1. A weathered abbey ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures.

A few NPCs:

1. Bilay: Female Elf Alchemist. Bilay is short and stout, with curly copper hair and brown eyes.
   She wears fine clothing and a dragonscale cloak. Bilay was raised by cultists of the Guardian of Rings.
2. Damdu: Male Elf Paladin. Damdu has blonde hair and green eyes.
   He wears plate mail and wields a military pick and shield.
3. Maidu: Male Elf Assassin. Maidu is tall, with auburn hair and blue eyes.
   He wears leather armor and wields a dagger.
   Maidu has an animal companion, a black scorpion named Nevnua.

Blackdale Farthing

Notable Places:

1. The Knave's Goblet: A large elven tavern, built within what was once a minor temple.
2. The Theatre of Caonusis: A large half-timbered theatre, within which time seems to pass more slowly.
3. The Welcoming Harlequin: A fanciful dwarven tavern, built within what was once a wizard's tower.

A few NPCs:

1. Puntsa: Male Elf Artist. Puntsa has thin black hair and hazel eyes.
   He wears modest garments and a sling of vials and potions.
   Puntsa avoids eye contact.
2. Buqoai: Female Elf Professional. Buqoai has messy brown hair and soft brown eyes, and numerous magical tattoos.
   She wears modest garments and several pouches hang from her belt.
   Buqoai is scheming and harsh.
3. Bortai: Female Elf Cleric. Bortai is short and willowy, with uneven auburn hair and green eyes.
   She wears chain mail and wields a hammer.
   Bortai is aggressive and craven.

Citadel Ward

Notable Places:

1. The Guildhall: An ornate building of timber and brick walls, decorated with a glazed-tile roof. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.
2. The Shrine of Buqa: A stone niche enshrining an idol of Buqa, Lord of Animals, said to bestow favor to those who leave an offering.

A few NPCs:

1. Hikhe: Male Elf Alchemist. Hikhe has long black hair and green eyes.
   He wears expensive clothing and a sling of vials and potions.
   Hikhe is harsh and secretive.
2. Dinsa: Male Elf Ranger. Dinsa has an angular face, with curly blonde hair and narrow gray eyes.
   He wears studded leather and wields a spear.
   Dinsa suffers a traumatic fear of fire.

Dock Ward

Notable Places:

1. The Crossed Wands: A modest elven tavern, decorated with exotic weapons and armor.
2. The Golem's Pottery: A modest potter's workshop, served by a single clay golem. The golem will accept commands from anyone, but only follows commands to craft goblets, bowls, and other simple thrown wares.

A few NPCs:

1. Tughu: Female Dwarf Servant. Tughu has white hair and narrow hazel eyes.
   She wears simple clothing and riding boots.
   Tughu has an animal companion, a hunting dog named Gutchluy.
2. Mamay: Male Elf Fighter. Mamay is common in appearance, with cropped golden hair and hazel eyes.
   He wears plate mail and wields a flail and javelins.
   Mamay is honorable and cultured.
3. Delgay: Male Human Paladin. Delgay is rugged in appearance, with auburn hair and soft brown eyes.
   He wears banded mail and wields a warhammer and shield.
   Delgay has an animal companion, a bay warhorse named Qadai.
4. Tamay: Female Dwarf Fighter. Tamay has gray hair and light amber eyes, and wears glasses with steel rims.
   She wears plate mail and wields a battle axe and heavy crossbow.
   Tamay has an animal companion, a black wolf named Chany.

Greatlamp Farthing

Notable Places:

1. The Exalted Sage: A fanciful elven inn, kept by a brass dragon named Ninezzu.
2. Qadai's Masonry: A neglected stonemason's workshop, built around a shrine of Kouangi, Lord of Earth.

A few NPCs:

1. Puntsa: Female Elf Aristocrat. Puntsa is common in appearance, with matted golden hair and light green eyes.
   She wears fine raiment and jewelry.
   Puntsa compulsively insults others.
2. Atun: Female Human Servant. Atun has thin silver hair and gray eyes.
   She wears travel-stained clothing and several pouches hang from her belt.
   Atun has an animal companion, a hawk named Merke.
3. Munlai: Female Elf Peasant. Munlai is short and willowy, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
   She wears plain clothing and carries an elder staff.

Hightome Farthing

Notable Places:

1. The Floating Alley: The ground between the buildings here appears to fall away into a storm-wracked sky. A path of floating stones offers the only way across.
2. A broken temple ruins, said to lie atop catacombs filled with long-forgotten treasures.
3. The Water Shrine: A wondrous statue of clear water, placed to honor Doji, Lady of the Sea.

A few NPCs:

1. Geri: Female Elf Scofflaw. Geri has black hair and sharp brown eyes, and an unusual scar on her leg.
   She wears modest garments and several small tools hang from her belt.
   Geri speaks with a loud voice.
2. Jari: Female Halfling Priest. Jari has a square face, with braided white hair and amber eyes.
   She wears fine clothing and numerous rings.
   Jari is haunted by the ghost of someone she killed.
3. Qora: Female Elf Fighter. Qora has a square face, with black hair and light green eyes.
   She wears plate mail and wields a ranseur.
   Qora secretly serves Mono, an ancient goddess of chaos.
4. Nalchi: Male Dwarf Paladin. Nalchi is fey in appearance, with black hair and bright green eyes.
   He wears banded mail and wields a short sword and shield.

Lion's District

Notable Places:

1. The Trickster's House: A neglected adventurer's tavern, decorated with monstrous skulls.
2. A column of rough-hewn stone, placed to mark the Battle of Elemental Phantasms.
3. The Guildhall: An ornate building of timber and brick walls, decorated with a glazed-tile roof. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.

A few NPCs:

1. Manua: Female Human Soldier. Manua has red hair and hazel eyes, and a distinctive mark on her face.
   She wears leather armor and wields a military pick and dagger.
   Manua lost her shadow to a hag.
2. Merka: Female Elf Paladin. Merka has cropped auburn hair and sharp blue eyes, and prominent ears.
   She wears splint mail and wields a glaive-guisarme.
   Merka is searching for the lost Fane of Eternal Light.
3. Toghra: Male Elf Alchemist. Toghra has cropped silver hair and large blue eyes.
   He wears well-made clothing and a silver amulet.
4. Muka: Female Halfling Mercenary. Muka has thin white hair and brown eyes, and prominent ears.
   She wears leather armor and wields a glaive-guisarme.
   Muka compulsively sings.
5. Tabe: Female Halfling Priest. Tabe is rough in appearance, with thin auburn hair and gray eyes.
   She wears tailored clothing and a silver holy symbol.
6. Take: Male Elf Druid. Take is tall, with thick red hair and hazel eyes.
   He wears leather armor and wields a spear and dagger.
   Take is hunting the cultists who murdered his family.

Market

Notable NPCs:

1. Eikhtan: Male Elf Peddler. Eikhtan is rugged in appearance, with thin auburn hair and green eyes.
   He wears well-made clothing and a red cloak.
   Eikhtan sometimes has a magical trinket to sell.
2. Ildan: Female Elf Entertainer. Ildan has red hair and soft green eyes.
   She wears modest garments and silk gloves.
   Ildan is known as the best actor in town.
3. Atan: Male Elf Wineseller. Atan has thin black hair and blue eyes.
   He wears simple clothing and an iron amulet.
   Atan claims that his wines were made by a silver dragon and laid into a cellar many decades ago.
4. Berke: Male Elf Poulter. Berke has messy golden hair and bright hazel eyes, and a matted moustache.
   He wears worn clothing and riding boots.
   Berke specializes in butchered griffons and other chimeric fowl.

Servant's Borough

Notable Places:

1. The Odeum of Arcas: A two-storey stone-walled theatre, which seems to be bigger on the inside than on the outside.
2. Dera's Pottery: The workshop of a male elf potter named Dera, who knows the secret of an alchemical clay which shines like polished silver.

A few NPCs:

1. Dorbe: Male Halfling Professional. Dorbe is cultured in appearance, with white hair and narrow brown eyes.
   He wears tailored clothing and a feathered hat.
2. Jebtsa: Male Halfling Fighter. Jebtsa has white hair and brown eyes.
   He wears chain mail and wields a warhammer and dagger.
   Jebtsa compulsively plays with a brass ring.
3. Koke: Male Dwarf Fighter. Koke is pleasant in appearance, with golden hair and brown eyes.
   He wears chain mail and wields a short sword and short bow.
4. Taidji: Female Elf Professional. Taidji is exceptionally beautiful, with straight gray hair and blue eyes.
   She wears modest garments and a sling of vials and potions.
   Taidji was magically imprisoned for a hundred years.

Tower Village

Notable Places:

1. The Eye of Horus: An ancient bronze statue of a male human warrior with the head of a falcon. It is said that anyone who sacrifices one of their own eyes before the statue can see and speak with Death until the next dawn.
2. The Emerald Scroll: A neglected elven tavern, said to be built atop an ancient dungeon.
3. Arin's Carvings: A large woodcarver's workshop, carved out of the trunk of a large oak tree.

A few NPCs:

1. Elgen: Male Elf Paladin. Elgen has long gray hair and amber eyes.
   He wears splint mail and wields a flail and shield.
2. Maagu: Female Elf Fighter. Maagu has auburn hair and sharp green eyes.
   She wears banded mail and wields a two-handed sword.