1. Locations

Wayfarer’s Haven

gear equipment

Location: Market District, Lygos

Proprietor: Khezira "Khez" Thornveil (Tiefling, Former Ranger)

Specialty: Adventuring Gear, Survival Equipment, and Hard-Earned Advice

Motto: "If you’re not prepared, you’re already dead."

The Store: A Survivor’s Haven

The Wayfarer’s Haven is the go-to shop for any adventurer, traveler, or explorer passing through Lygos. The moment one steps inside, the scent of leather, pine resin, and oiled steel fills the air. Every inch of the cozy, well-stocked store is lined with survival gear—tents, rope, bedrolls, climbing kits, maps, lanterns, waterskins, and more. Hunting trophies (some a little worse for wear) hang from the rafters, each one a souvenir from Khezira’s past adventures.

A massive, dog-eared map of Faerûn covers one wall, pinned with notes and markings from explorers who have passed through and shared their wisdom. A rusted but well-loved greatbow sits mounted behind the counter—a relic from Khezira’s wilder years.

What’s for Sale? (A Ranger’s Essential Gear)

Survival Equipment:

  • Tents (1–4 person) & Bedrolls – "Don’t cheap out unless you want to wake up soaked."

  • Flint & Steel – "Because not every fight ends with a fireball to keep you warm."

  • Waterskins & Rations – "Good luck chewing on pride when you’re starving."

  • Climbing Gear (Piton, Hammer, Rope, Harness) – "You fall, it’s your fault, not my rope’s."

  • Lanterns & Oil – "You afraid of the dark? Good. You should be."

Maps & Compasses – "Unless you prefer wandering into a troll den by accident."

Weapons & Ammunition:

  • Arrows (Standard, Silvered, Fire-Tipped, Blunted) – "Never know what you’ll need to put down."

  • Throwing Knives – "Small, quiet, and deadly—like me in my prime."

  • Hunting Traps – "This one’s good for small game. That one’s good for bandits."

Miscellaneous:

  • "Khez’s Special Brew" (A harsh but invigorating tea) – "Keeps you awake, keeps you warm, and if you steep it too long, strips paint."

  • Old Adventurer Journals – "Got notes from explorers who never made it home. Learn from their mistakes."

  • Charms & Totems (Mostly for luck, but you never know…) – "Might keep spirits away. Might not. No refunds if ghosts still haunt you."

Rumors & Secrets About Khezira (Some True, Some Exaggerated!)

  • "She once tracked a chimera for a month before killing it with a single arrow." (Half-true. The arrow hit its wing. The fall killed it.)

  • "She was part of an adventuring company called the Ember Striders, but something happened." (True. Something bad.)

  • "She trained under an elven ranger in the High Forest before leaving him for dead." (False. She left him because he was an arrogant bastard.)

  • "She has a secret stash of enchanted arrows that she won’t sell to just anyone." (True. You have to prove yourself first.)

  • "She once punched a ghost." (True, and she won’t elaborate.)

Adventure Hooks & Storylines

"The Last Hunt of the Ember Striders"

  • A stranger comes to Khezira’s shop, asking about her old adventuring company—The Ember Striders.

  • She thought they were all dead, but something from their past has come back.

  • The players can help Khezira uncover what happened, or track down a missing piece of their old quest.

"Lost in the Wilds"

  • A noble’s son has gone missing on a hunting trip.

  • The players must convince Khezira to lead them into the wilds to track him down.

  • But something else is hunting him too…

"An Arrow for the Right Price"

  • Khezira has a collection of enchanted arrows she won’t sell to just anyone.

  • If the players impress her, she might offer one-of-a-kind ammunition—but for what price?

"The Midnight Stalker"

  • A beast has been terrorizing travelers, striking at night and leaving nothing but bones.

  • Khezira recognizes the pattern—something she hunted long ago has returned.

  • She’ll need the players’ help to finish what she started.

Final Thoughts

Khezira "Khez" Thornveil is a gruff but warm-hearted ex-ranger, running the best adventuring gear shop in Lygos. While she loves sharing stories and helping young adventurers, she won’t tolerate foolishness—and if you come to her shop looking unprepared, expect a lecture before you get a discount.

She’s the kind of NPC who can hook players into wilderness adventures, provide expert survival advice, or drop cryptic hints about the dangers that lurk beyond Lygos’ walls. And if nothing else?

Well… she’s always got a good story and a scar to show for it.