Aldenvik

A few NPCs: Abel: Female Human Necromancer, Evil. Abel is beastly in appearance, with matted auburn hair and light brown eyes. She wears dark robes and wields a dagger and sling. Abel has an arcane familiar, a bat-winged skull named Johny. Mali: Male Elf Assassin, Good. Mali is pleasant in appearance, with auburn hair and green eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a long sword and darts. Mali is compassionate and idealistic. Bori: Male Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Bori has straight black hair and blue eyes. He wears leather armor and wields a quarterstaff and sling. Bori has a terrible sense of direction. Cranne: Male Elf Servant, Evil. Cranne is thin, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He wears travel-stained clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Cranne is crude and deceitful. Elel: Female Elf Entertainer, Good. Elel has black hair and soft gray eyes, and small ears. She wears well-made clothing and several pouches hang from her belt. Elel is righteous and bold. Demon's Farthing
A few NPCs: Arfil: Male Elf Mercenary, Neutral. Arfil has messy golden hair and gray eyes, and a distinctive mark on his arm. He wears chain mail and wields a battle axe and shield. Gerthe Adingdotr: Female Dwarf Fighter, Neutral. Gerthe has white hair and sharp amber eyes, and a distinctive mark on her face. She wears chain mail and wields a spear. Geleue: Female Human Merchant, Evil. Geleue is exceptionally beautiful, with thick white hair and dark amber eyes. She wears modest garments and several small tools hang from her belt. Geleue is hunting the sorcerer who murdered her family.

A few NPCs: Grecia: Female Elf Peasant, Neutral. Grecia is rugged in appearance, with copper hair and dark blue eyes. She wears travel-stained clothing and a wooden holy symbol. Aefed: Male Human Scholar, Good. Aefed has an angular face, with uneven brown hair and green eyes. He wears expensive clothing and a feathered hat. Aefed is a practiced gambler. Narvi: Female Dwarf Druid, Neutral. Narvi has blonde hair and soft amber eyes, and large ears. She wears leather armor and wields a spear and darts. Narvi is inventive and craven. Enengod: Male Elf Servant, Good. Enengod is courtly in bearing, with tangled golden hair and dark amber eyes. He wears plain clothing and several small tools hang from his belt. Enengod compulsively steals small objects. Linarv: Male Dwarf Alchemist, Good. Linarv has matted auburn hair and blue eyes, and a thin beard. He wears well-made clothing and a dragonscale cloak. Linarv compulsively steals small objects. Cata: Male Elf Scholar, Neutral. Cata has auburn hair and blue eyes. He wears expensive clothing and numerous rings. Cata is fascinated by legendary heroes and battles. Market Notable NPCs: Aucion: Male Elf Butcher, Neutral. Aucion has white hair and dark green eyes, and a thin nose. He wears travel-stained clothing and several pouches hang from his belt. Aucion claims that his meats are free of necromancy, unlike those of some other butchers. Serianye: Female Elf Baker, Good. Serianye is elegant in appearance, with silver hair and blue eyes. She wears simple clothing and a bronze amulet. Serianye is known for her weirdly specific knowledge of the undead. Iming: Female Elf Jeweler, Good. Iming has a round face, with gray hair and soft amber eyes. She wears well-made clothing and carries a willow staff. Iming is known for her weirdly specific knowledge of demons. Bode: Male Elf Peddler, Evil. Bode has a narrow face, with brown hair and soft brown eyes. He wears modest garments and carries a hawthorn staff. Its hard to picture Bode as an adventurer, but he is rumored to know more than a few spells.


(Ospero Owned)
Topsy & Turvey Tavern

Demographics

Elves are the primary denizens of Aldenvik but as a key stopping point on the Western Trade Route, a host of different races has made it their home. Dwarves, Firbolgs, Ravenfolk, Bearfolk, Humans, Gnomes and other races are represented here but far fewer in number.

Government

Aldenvik is governed by a noble aristocrat, the elf lord Saelihn Valrik, though several powerful sorcerers are the real power behind the scenes.

Industry & Trade

Aldenvik is both a starting and stopping point for travelers on the Western Trade Route. Being in this highly traveled position, the town has constructed a massive Trading Market for vendors from all over to sell their wares. Travelers on the Western Trade Route often make a point to stop at the Aldenvik Market even if it means adding extra travel time to their journey. A majority of the market's vendors change depending on the day. New vendors and street merchants arrive every day. But there are some permanent businesses, some of which are:
Meira's Carvings: The workshop of a female elf woodcarver named Meira, who also brews potions and elixirs (secret menu) Qheeth's Armor and Shields: A cluttered armorer's workshop, built within the walls of an iron-banded stone tower. The Courthouse: An ornate half-timbered building, filled with busy magistrates and advocates. Diarma's Ironworks: The workshop of a male elf blacksmith named Diarma, who is rumored to possess a small hoard of Orchite ore. Eatur's Pottery: A neglected potter's workshop, built within what was once a titan's tankard. Greenhome: A single-story timber and brick building that has been completely overgrown by flowering vines scale-like leaves thorny vines writhing vines. It is the home of Tuvu, a young emerald dragon, and priest. The Concealed Basin: An elegant adventurer's inn, known for its invisible food and drink.

Type

Large town

Population

Approximately 11,800

Inhabitant Demonym

Aldenvian