Basra

Population: Approximately 21000; mixed race.

Government: Two factions struggle for control of the city, several wealthy aristocrats and a court of aristocrats.
Notable Places:

1. al-Cry's Anvil: The workshop of a female human blacksmith named Umm Qib'shyaa Adhiyah al-Cry, who has been purchasing much more raw iron than usual.
2. The ancient ruins of a small castle, which appears restored upon the night of the equinox.

A few NPCs:

1. Tee'ma ibn Ghanni al-Fee: Male Human Druid. Tee'ma is common in appearance, with black hair and blue eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a quarterstaff and dagger.
2. Ba'ah bint Ma'yan al-Sha: Female Halfling Scofflaw. Ba'ah has a round face, with gray hair and sharp hazel eyes. She wears simple clothing and an iron amulet. Ba'ah is sharp-tongued and cruel.
3. Khuthy ibn Maazi al-Ah: Male Halfling Fighter. Khuthy has braided red hair and gray eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a spear and shield. Khuthy is corrupt and vulgar.

Archcourt Village
Notable Places:

1. The broken ruins of a small castle, said to be haunted by the ghost of the last necromancer of a long-forgotten age.
2. A broken monolith of dark stone, placed to mark the Battle of the Ravenwood Forest.

A few NPCs:

1. Kara al-Ghairai: Female Human Servant. Kara has an angular face, with silver hair and amber eyes. She wears modest garments and several pouches hang from her belt. Kara is easily distracted by magic.
2. Fa'la al-Hy: Female Human Priest. Fa'la has matted brown hair and hazel eyes, and pointed ears. She wears expensive clothing and a silver holy symbol.

Craftsman's Farthing
Notable Places:

1. The Shrine of Umm Ni'al Ha'fiya al-Uf: A stone niche enshrining the holy symbol of Umm Ni'al Ha'fiya al-Uf, Lady of Shields, said to reveal visions to those who leave an offering.
2. The broken ruins of a small castle, which appears restored upon the night of the solstice.
3. The Warrior and Flagon: A modest elven tavern, kept by a sphinx named Ninki.

A few NPCs:

1. Abu Ridhiy If'taa al-Cri: Male Human Thief. Abu has a square face, with cropped white hair and amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword. Abu is thoughtless and envious.
2. Udaf ibn Raha al-Ghabui: Male Human Servant. Udaf is common in appearance, with tangled gray hair and soft amber eyes. He wears sturdy clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Udaf is blind in his left eye.
3. Yatin al-Ma: Female Human Paladin. Yatin has red hair and blue eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Yatin is easily distracted by food and drink.

Crown Farthing
Notable Places:

1. al-Rahai's Carvings: A large woodcarver's workshop, carved out of the trunk of a large oak tree.
2. The Shrine of Bashyaa al-Makkai: A cauldron lamp enshrining the flame of Bashyaa al-Makkai, God of Wanderers, said to be sometimes visited by the god himself.
3. al-Misafi's Armaments: A neglected weaponsmith's workshop, built around a shrine of Ah'bia bint Ujeem al-Taa, Lady of War.

A few NPCs:

1. Umm Ul'fa Suha al-Mee: Female Halfling Paladin. Umm has silver hair and large amber eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a glaive-guisarme. Umm seeks to save her family from financial ruin.
2. Ahlah al-Uh: Female Human Cleric. Ahlah has a round face, with messy blonde hair and gray eyes. She wears splint mail and wields a mace.
3. Wiyaha al-Sulai: Female Human Cleric. Wiyaha has white hair and dark green eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a quarterstaff. Wiyaha has an animal companion, a red fox named Ghy'ud.
4. Seini ibn Shiry al-Sa: Male Dwarf Scholar. Seini has silver hair and blue eyes, and wears glasses with silver rims. He wears modest garments and a copper amulet. Seini has an animal companion, a red fox named Abu.
5. Hama ibn Jy'uh al-Sutifi: Male Human Druid. Hama has thin brown hair and narrow amber eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a hammer. Hama has badger named Abu.

Crystalring District
Notable Places:

1. al-Mushai's Masonry: A neglected stonemason's workshop, built within a ring of ancient stone monoliths.
2. al-Ma's Folly: A tower of quartz stands upon a rise in the land. It is named after a local adventurer named Saani ibn Riya'ri al-Ma, who entered it many years ago and has not been seen since.

A few NPCs:

1. Hussa al-Yal: Male Halfling Aristocrat. Hussa has a long face, with short red hair and light amber eyes. He wears fine raiment and jewelry. Hussa is wrongly sought by the paladins of the Cathedral of the Sublime Lords for murder.
2. Abu Ishaam Yad'on al-Nizwii: Male Halfling Paladin. Abu is elegant in appearance, with red hair and amber eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a two-handed sword. Abu has an animal companion, a bay warhorse named Sa'ra.
3. Wa'yah al-Ha: Female Human Professional. Wa'yah has curly blonde hair and brown eyes. She wears modest garments and silk gloves.

Dock Ward
Notable Places:

1. al-Ni's Forge: The workshop of a female human blacksmith named Raha bint Sa'ni al-Ni, who has been purchasing much more raw iron than usual.

A few NPCs:

1. Ah'ra bint Ud'tha al-Riya: Female Halfling Thief. Ah'ra has long blonde hair and light green eyes, and numerous distinctive tattoos. She wears leather armor and wields a short sword and dagger. Ah'ra has dire rat named Ba'na.
2. Umm Ridhwiya Na'fa al-Kha: Female Human Mercenary. Umm has black hair and hazel eyes, and numerous horrific scars. She wears leather armor and wields a ranseur.
3. Sa'ha al-Qaiwii: Male Dwarf Assassin. Sa'ha has a narrow face, with red hair and green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a short sword and dagger. Sa'ha speaks with a strange accent.

Ford Borough
Notable Places:

1. The Shrine of Abu Mee'kha Mairi al-Nurii: A stone niche enshrining the holy symbol of Abu Mee'kha Mairi al-Nurii, Lord of Magic, said to bestow favor to those who leave an offering.
2. An arch of obsidian, said to entomb an ancient and powerful demon.
3. The Copper Fang: A fanciful dwarven tavern, within which a magical spell prevents weapons from being drawn.

A few NPCs:

1. Siya'kha bint Khulee al-Ud: Female Halfling Merchant. Siya'kha is rough in appearance, with cropped silver hair and narrow hazel eyes. She wears simple clothing and carries a yew staff. Siya'kha is colorblind.
2. Hada bint Ah'ayr al-Ma: Female Human Thief. Hada has gray hair and hazel eyes, and a sharp nose. She wears leather armor and wields a short sword and dagger.

Goldenlamp Farthing
Notable Places:

1. The Cats' Scriptorium: A large scribe's workshop, served by a clowder of cats. The cats usually divide their time between playing, sleeping, and working on the pages of a grimoire of charms and compulsions. If asked by a wizard, they may produce a magical scroll of summoning, but no more often than once per month.
2. The Silver Chariot: A heroic adventurer's tavern, entirely managed by air elementals.

A few NPCs:

1. Ah'fa al-Ha: Female Halfling Artist. Ah'fa has silver hair and brown eyes. She wears well-made clothing and silk gloves. Ah'fa seeks to continue the noble legacy of her father.
2. Naha al-Jairii: Female Human Wizard. Naha is exceptionally beautiful, with white hair and large green eyes. She wears plain clothing and wields a dagger and darts. Naha is impossibly lucky.
3. Abu Khayri Sini al-Ah: Male Halfling Craftsman. Abu has a long face, with copper hair and green eyes. He wears plain clothing and a blue cloak. Abu has an animal companion, a ginger ferret named Muhtee.
4. Qudy al-Diyahai: Male Halfling Cleric. Qudy has short gray hair and brown eyes, and a straight beard. He wears plate mail and wields a quarterstaff. Qudy is reckless and arrogant.
5. An'ry ibn Bee'mee al-Burii: Male Human Paladin. An'ry has a round face, with black hair and light amber eyes. He wears splint mail and wields a ranseur. An'ry is aesthetic and fair.

Heath Farthing
Notable Places:

1. al-Riya's Pottery: The workshop of a female human potter named Umm Wiya'sa Faha al-Riya, known for her clever puzzle jugs.

A few NPCs:

1. Ni'ri al-Mahai: Male Human Peasant. Ni'ri has golden hair and large green eyes, and a magical scar on his arm. He wears well-made clothing and riding boots. Ni'ri is hunting the warlord who murdered his family.
2. Wady al-Ah: Male Human Aristocrat. Wady is elegant in appearance, with uneven golden hair and green eyes. He wears fine raiment and a feathered hat. Wady has an animal companion, a white rabbit named Abu.
3. Mee'hyaa ibn Naailaa al-An: Male Human Mercenary. Mee'hyaa is tall, with brown hair and amber eyes. He wears studded leather and wields a military pick and shield. Mee'hyaa has an animal companion, a hawk named Umm.
4. Abu Mee'taa Mee'ri al-Kalbui: Male Halfling Merchant. Abu is tall and stout, with straight blonde hair and sharp blue eyes. He wears modest garments and several small tools hang from his belt.
5. Umm Doosa Ah'ra al-Ma: Female Human Craftsman. Umm has straight auburn hair and sharp blue eyes. She wears well-made clothing and several small tools hang from her belt. Umm is hunting the cultists who murdered her family.

Knightscastle Ward
Notable Places:

1. al-Jaddahi's Armory: The workshop of a female human armorer named Umm Ma'ha Anis al-Jaddahi, who is rumored to have acquired a young fire dragon.
2. al-Sa's Masonry: The workshop of a female human stonemason named Hara bint Utfid al-Sa, who seems to know every dungeon within twenty leagues of town.

A few NPCs:

1. Na'za bint Rabee al-Sa: Female Human Paladin. Na'za is short and overweight, with brown hair and gray eyes. She wears chain mail and wields a spear and shield.
2. Bitaa al-Khagrai: Male Halfling Assassin. Bitaa is fey in appearance, with matted copper hair and brown eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a poisoned club. Bitaa is cowardly and vulgar.
3. Umm An'sa Jeeda al-Khabii: Female Halfling Servant. Umm has messy auburn hair and dark amber eyes, and a round nose. She wears sturdy clothing and riding boots. Umm has an animal companion, a silver cat named Ry'khy.
4. Abu Bitee Hyaa'hy al-Or: Male Human Fighter. Abu is fair in appearance, with black hair and large brown eyes. He wears banded mail and wields a mace and shield. Abu is hunting those who knew him in a previous life of crime.

Market
Notable NPCs:

1. Umm Mee'hiy Naha al-Mee: Female Human Entertainer. Umm has an angular face, with black hair and sharp blue eyes. She wears modest garments and a fox fur cape. Umm is known for her weirdly life-like puppets.
2. Hy'wiya ibn Feefa al-Seebii: Male Human Poulter. Hy'wiya is pleasant in appearance, with cropped black hair and bright hazel eyes. He wears simple clothing and carries a long knife. Its hard to picture Hy'wiya as an adventurer, but he is rumored to know more than a few spells.
3. Yaaq'sa ibn Nabay al-Ni: Male Human Alchemist. Yaaq'sa has copper hair and narrow green eyes. He wears fine clothing and numerous rings. Yaaq'sa is known for his generosity to beggars and waifs.
4. Gha'sa al-Khabaii: Male Human Chandler. Gha'sa is tall, with silver hair and soft amber eyes. He wears modest garments and carries a long knife. Gha'sa also deals in forged documents and seals.

Scholar's Ward
Notable Places:

1. al-An's Masonry: The workshop of a female human stonemason named Zafa bint Ujaah al-An, who seems to know every dungeon within twenty leagues of town.

A few NPCs:

1. Ha'ni al-Kahai: Male Halfling Scholar. Ha'ni is pleasant in appearance, with black hair and narrow amber eyes. He wears expensive clothing and a gold amulet. Ha'ni is tactless and insensitive.
2. Muhsa al-Ry: Male Halfling Paladin. Muhsa has white hair and soft green eyes, and small ears. He wears plate mail and wields a two-handed sword. Muhsa is impossibly lucky.
3. Na'ra al-Sa: Female Halfling Cleric. Na'ra has a long face, with curly golden hair and gray eyes. She wears plate mail and wields a club.
4. Hasa ibn Ma'ma al-Ad: Male Halfling Necromancer. Hasa has cropped red hair and soft gray eyes. He wears dark robes and wields a long sword and darts. Hasa has an arcane familiar, a rotting homunculus named Fata.
5. Fiqut ibn Adit al-Ma: Male Human Paladin. Fiqut is overweight, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He wears plate mail and wields a flail and shield. Fiqut is principled and confident.

Water Ward
Notable Places:

1. The Guildhall: A large half-timbered building, decorated with brightly dyed pennons. It contains a large meeting hall and several smaller rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds.
2. The Half-full Chalice: An elegant elven tavern, known for its invisible food and drink.
3. The Runecarvers Guild Hall: A large building of half-timbered walls, guarded by a stone golem.

A few NPCs:

1. Ah'mee ibn Ha'tee al-Ulayyahi: Male Human Necromancer. Ah'mee is short and slender, with black hair and bright hazel eyes. He wears fine clothing and wields a short sword and dagger. Ah'mee has an arcane familiar, a small octopus trapped within a floating sphere of water.
2. Yah'na bint Sayfee al-Ni: Female Halfling Necromancer. Yah'na is wretched in appearance, with red hair and blue eyes. She wears dark robes and wields a dagger. Yah'na is greedy and harsh.
3. Shama bint Nooha al-Shamrai: Female Human Craftsman. Shama has a long face, with copper hair and bright green eyes. She wears plain clothing and carries a long knife. Shama has an animal companion, a green firedrake named Mee'sa.

West Artist's Borough
Notable Places:

1. al-Kallai's Woodwork: A modest woodcarver's workshop, built around a large hazel tree.
2. The Shrine of Naja bint Yareer al-Majmii: A cauldron lamp enshrining the flame of Naja bint Yareer al-Majmii, Lady of Law, said to reveal visions to those who leave an offering.

A few NPCs:

1. Akah bint Beehiy al-Salii: Female Human Entertainer. Akah is short, with cropped black hair and narrow gray eyes. She wears expensive clothing and a sling of vials and potions. Akah is devout and insensitive.
2. Ma'ais bint Mahiy al-Fujii: Female Human Scholar. Ma'ais has braided golden hair and narrow gray eyes. She wears expensive clothing and silk gloves. Ma'ais is blind in her left eye.
3. Yah'la bint Uq'tee al-Sahai: Female Halfling Paladin. Yah'la has short white hair and soft gray eyes. She wears banded mail and wields a bardiche. Yah'la is hunting the fiend which destroyed her homeland.
4. Naha bint Hamza al-Sirai: Female Human Thief. Naha has an angular face, with uneven silver hair and brown eyes. She wears leather armor and wields a club and sling.