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Far from royalty and the field of honor, Hestoners live out their days in the fruits of their labor and the sweat of their faces on the sunny and green southern coast.

At a glance, Heston is just a long expanse of gently rolling green grass hills dotted with ranches, centered on a small marketplace by the Spinning Sea. Trade ships bring spices from Kurzmarch Ford here, and the craftsmen send their leather and jerky east along coastal routes to Chalantion and Melkarmë.

The nearest military outpost is in Archet, some seventy miles north along the coastal road. The journey is quicker through Chetwood Forest, but for the nameless dread of those brooding forests. The coast is far safer, and is mostly patrolled.

The grass of the south coast is a robust dark green, and provides excellent fodder for sheep and cows. Heston leather is common and well-liked across the continent.

Baron - House Hubcaster

BARON: [His Lordship] Lord Solomon Hubcaster: [HGT: 4ft; WGT: 125 lbs] He is a sandy-haired, grouchy young man that is immaculate in appearance. He has a great interest in hunting dogs, and hopes to buy some of Dame Holcaster's famous hunting dogs. DRESSED IN: black thigh boots, a white long pants, a red shirt, and a leather frock coat. POSSESSIONS: flask of water, small wooden flute, pipe tobacco. ARMS & ARMOR: trident (wK, bleed), heavy plate mail armor, kite shield


BARONESS: [Her Ladyship] Lady Ondine Holcaster, nee Astley: [HGT: 4ft, 8in; WGT: 120 lbs] She is a freckled, smiling beautiful young woman who is staying to the edges of the room. She has long, platinum blonde hair done up in a harp shape. She uses more makeup than is immediately apparent, and has an unfortunate affinity for the straight edge, while in private. DRESSED IN: ornate golden slippers, a white formal gown, . POSSESSIONS: rawhide necklace, cloth napkin, paint brush. 


HUBCASTER HOUSECARL: [Rancher's Association Facilitator] Dame Godiva Hyde: [HGT: 5ft, 8in; WGT: 220 lbs] She is a flamboyantly-dressed yet businesslike woman who is very concerned about her personal space. She has curly, black hair.  She has a great interest in animal husbandry.  DRESSED IN: riding boots, yellow sun dress, dark-red floppy hat, and a rawhide necklace. POSSESSIONS: boiled egg, spell scroll (red flare), cloth sack with 8sp. ARMS & ARMOR: bastard sword (wSK or w+2SK), studded leather armor, buckler

Shops

4 - Hammer and Nail  [1,352gp] Carpenter: Millicent: [HGT: 6ft, 1in; WGT: 200 lbs] She is an apparently northern, laughing woman who is pushing a small cart. She has long, blonde hair. Frequent phrase: "Victory is gifted by Speed". Owns a creepy doll that might be haunted. DRESSED IN: dark-brown sandals, shorts, cap, and a white shirt. POSSESSIONS: wooden comb, wooden brooch.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Barge, Small 50gp 5  
  Boat, Long 150gp 8  
  Boat, Sailing 2,000gp 3  
  Box, Wooden, Large 6gp 9  
  Bucket, Wooden 3sp 3  
  Chest, Wooden, Small 2ep 5  
  Galley, Large 25,000gp 1  
  Horse, Cart 15gp 6  
  Shield, Small, Wooden 1gp 4  
  Ship, Merchant, Large 15,000gp 2  

7 - Marion's Baked Beauties  [551gp] Baker: Marion: [HGT: 4ft, 3in; WGT: 90 lbs] She is a dark-haired, annoyed woman who is whistling badly. DRESSED IN: tan sandals, white apron, and a dark-brown plain dress. POSSESSIONS: clay flask of alcohol, bent copper piece, copper necklace (7 cp), small leather bag with 5sp and 9gp, belt pouch with precious stones (jasper - 4ea worth 305gp) and (black pearl - 3ea worth 419gp).


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Spiced Ice Cream
8sp 3  
  Strawberry and Cream Crumpets
3sp 5  
  Kedgeree 4sp 3  
  Rations 3sp 10  
  Tea cakes (5) 1sp 4  
  Gruel 3cp 20  
  Beef Bake 1gp 1  
  Onion Pie  2cp 7  
  Peach Muffins 4sp 9  

Kedgeree is a dish made with flaked fish, rice, parsley, hard-boiled eggs, rare spices, butter, and raisins. Marion goes light on the spice, and heavy on the raisins. 


10 - The Bouncing Boar  [2,515gp] Bartender: Adam: [HGT: 5ft, 8in; WGT: 180 lbs] He is a tattooed, nervous young man who is pacing to and fro the bar. He is bald with an auburn moustache. Has some difficulty hearing. DRESSED IN: gray shoes, black pants, and a light-green armless tunic. POSSESSIONS: request for catering at an event, leather flask, dagger, concealed pouch with 4sp and 10gp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Ale (gallon) 1ep 8  
  Ale (pint) 1sp 1  
  Beer (gallon) 4sp 8  
  Beer (pint) 1sp 10  
  Cider 4sp 1  
  Fish 3sp 6  
  Mead, (pint) 5sp 8  
  Rum (pint) 5sp 6  
  Steak 4sp 8  
  Wine (pint) 5sp 9  
  Wine, Bottle 2gp 9  

19 - Goblin Slaying Bows  [769gp] Bowyer: Marmaduke (goes by Mark): [HGT: 5ft, 8in; WGT: 180 lbs] He is a pale, grouchy young man with long, red hair and a moustache. He has a great interest in bow-fishing. Likes to boast about his many courtings (though no successes yet). DRESSED IN: brown thigh boots, black pants, and a dark-red shirt. Has a heavy cloak for travel. POSSESSIONS: soiled rag, bag of beans (38 ea), strawberries (3 ea).


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Arrow (12) 1gp 10  
  Arrow, Silver (1) 1gp 10  
  Bow, Composite, Long 10gp 3  
  Bow, Composite, Short 7gp 4  
  Bow, Short 5gp 10  
  Quiver (holds 12 arrows) 1gp 1  

20 -  Clean Sea Smithing [2,279gp] Blacksmith: Protasia: [HGT: 4ft, 3in; WGT: 130 lbs] She is an overweight, grouchy, aging woman who is banging on a piece of hot ironmongery. She has short, dark gray hair in a bun, and a birthmark across half her face. She has a great interest in whitesmithing. DRESSED IN: gray boots, dark-red robe, and a well-worn leather apron. POSSESSIONS: lock of hair, glass magnifying lens, scroll with ancient text.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Axe, Battle 5gp 2  
  Axe, Hand 1gp 10  
  Barding, Enameled Plate 500gp 4  
  Box, Iron, Large 28gp 5  
  Fork, Military 4gp 7  
  Glaive 6gp 1  
  War Hammer 1gp 4  
  Helmet, Steel 10gp 5  
  Javelin 10sp 6  
  Lance 6gp 8  
  Mace, Footman 8gp 4  
  Plate Mail Armor, Enameled 400gp 7  
  Scale Mail Armor 45gp 2  
  Shield, Large 15gp 2  
  Shield, Small 10gp 8  
  Spear 1gp 10  
  Sword, Bastard & Scabbard 25gp 8  
  Sword, Long & Scabbard 15gp 4  
  Sword, Short & Scabbard 8gp 10  

24 - Buckcomb Leathers  [60gp] Tanner: Julian Buckcomb: [HGT: 5ft, 1in; WGT: 150 lbs] He is a tanned, distraught boy who is carrying a lyre. He has short, brown hair. Always in a hurry. He has a reputation for feigning injuries for money. DRESSED IN: brown boots, white pants, and a dark-gray fancy shirt. POSSESSIONS: jerky (2 ea), bag of berries.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Backpack, Leather 2gp 3  
  Bag, Leather, Medium 11cp 6  
  Bag, Leather, Small 7cp 5  
  Belt, Leather, Wide 6sp 10  
  Boots, High, Soft 1gp 6  
  Boots, Low, Soft 1sp 5  
  Cap, Leather 4sp 7  
  Leather Armor 5gp 2  
  Padded Armor 4gp 10  
  Pouch, Belt, Large 4sp 9  
  Pouch, Belt, Small 2sp 9  
  Saddle Bags, Large 4gp 8  
  Scrollcase, Leather 1gp 10  
  Sling, Bullets (12) 10sp 6  
  Strap, Leather (3 ft) 10sp 9  

 

 

42 - The Lyrical Froggy  [421gp] Musician: Attwell: [HGT: 6ft, 1in; WGT: 200 lbs] He is a very short, sleepy old man who just locked up his shop. He has long, red hair. He is an avid botanist.  DRESSED IN: fur boots, light-gray pants, and a yellowish-green fancy shirt. POSSESSIONS: wooden wrist sundial, salad, cloth sack with 5cp and 6gp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Bandora 15gp 6  
  Horn 6gp 3  
  Recorder 6gp 6  

44 - Devil in a Petticoat [479gp] Dressmaker: Sterling: [HGT: 4ft; WGT: 75 lbs] He is a willowy, out-of-breath young man who is teaching his terrier to fetch. He has short, golden hair. He has a great interest in hunting & outdoor-fashion.  DRESSED IN: dark-brown waxed leather cleats, red short pants, armless gambeson, fur hat. POSSESSIONS: small wooden flute, sheet of vellum, a bit of writing coal, small metal box with 8sp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Blouse 4sp 9  
  Cap, Cloth 5cp 8  
  Cape 3sp 1  
  Cloak, Fur 8gp 6  
  Cloth, Cotton (1 sq yd) 1sp 10  
  Cloth, Linen (1 sq yd) 5cp 5  
  Dress 9sp 8  
  Girdle, Normal 10sp 2  
  Gown, Linen 3gp 10  
  Gown, Silk 50gp 9  
  Gown, Wool 5cp 6  
  Robe, Silk 60gp 2  
  Sack, Cloth, Small 7cp 7  
  Scissors 5sp 9  
  Shirt 4sp 8  
  String (50 ft) 1sp 5  
  Thread, Spool 5cp 6  
  Trousers, Light 3sp 7  
  Tunic, Formal 10gp 3  
  Tunic, Wool 5cp 3  

46 - Spendows Family Stables & Animal Market  [1,982gp] Stable Master: Jerome Spendows: [HGT: 4ft; WGT: 95 lbs] He is a scrawny, annoyed old man who keeps forgetting what he was doing. He is bald with no facial hair. Smells really good, like cinnamon and marionberries. He is well-connected with the Hubcaster family.  DRESSED IN: tan fur boots, a gray belt with a platinum horse buckle, orange pants, and a brown formal shirt. POSSESSIONS: colored glass spheres (3 ea - 1 inch in diameter), invitation to a royal event, loaded dice.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Bell, Cow 2gp 7  
  Dog, Hunting 17gp 5  
  Donkey 8gp 10  
  Goat 1gp 3  
  Horse, Draft 30gp 6  
  Horse, Riding 40gp 7  
  Horse, War, Heavy 500gp 1  
  Horse, War, Light 200gp 5  
  Horse, War, Medium 350gp 6  
  Mule 18gp 6  
  Cow, milk 40gp 40  
  Cow, beef 35gp 20  
  Cow, bull 80 3  
  Piglet 1gp 30  
  Pony 12gp 5  
  Reins, Bit & Bridle 2gp 5  
  Stabling (per day) 5sp 2  

53 - Astafort Fine Supplies [2,712gp] Merchant: Aslac: [HGT: 5ft, 6in; WGT: 170 lbs] He is a dark-haired, relaxed man who appears to have just been in a scuffle. He has curly, brown hair. He has a great interest in gambling. Will eventually decide he remembers you as an old school chum. DRESSED IN: yellow robe and a dark-brown floppy hat. POSSESSIONS: list of guards who cheated him at cards, rodent skull, cloth sack with 7sp.


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Bedroll 2sp 5  
  Bell, Small 1gp 6  
  Block & Tackle 5gp 7  
  Bowl, Pewter 2sp 3  
  Bowl, Silver 2gp 3  
  Bowl, Wooden 3cp 7  
  Candle 1sp 8  
  Canvas (1 sq yd) 1sp 7  
  Chain, Iron, Fine (1 ft) 2gp 5  
  Chain, Iron, Light (1 ft) 15sp 6  
  Climbing Peg 1sp 5  
  Crowbar 2gp 6  
  Cup, Pewter 2sp 1  
  Cup, Wooden 2cp 7  
  Dice, Ivory 2ep 5  
  Firewood 1cp 1  
  Fishing Net (25 sq ft) 1sp 7  
  Flint & Steel 1gp 2  
  Furnace 35gp 1  
  Goblet, Pewter 4sp 5  
  Hacksaw 2gp 5  
  Hairbrush 7sp 5  
  Hammer & Chisel 5sp 6  
  Jug, Clay 1ep 4  
  Kettle, Iron 8gp 2  
  Ladder, Folding (10 ft) 5sp 2  
  Lamp, Bronze 1sp 1  
  Lantern, Bullseye 12gp 1  
  Lantern, Hooded 7gp 5  
  Manacles 15gp 8  
  Metal File 2gp 2  
  Mirror (1 sq/ft) 15gp 9  
  Mirror, Small, Steel 20gp 7  
  Paint (1 gallon) 2gp 4  
  Paint Brush, Large 5sp 7  
  Pick Axe 6gp 5  
  Pillow, Feather 2sp 8  
  Plate, Clay 3cp 9  
  Plate, Pewter 2sp 4  
  Plate, Wooden 2cp 8  
  Pliers 1gp 9  
  Razor 1gp 8  
  Rope, Silk (50 ft) 10gp 4  
  Skillet 1gp 9  
  Soap, Bar 2gp 7  
  Stool, Folding 2gp 1  
  Thief Tools 30gp 7  
  Tongs 4sp 4  
  Whetstone 1gp 1  
  Whistle 1gp 7  
  Whistle, Signal 8sp 4  

56 - The Dancing Demon (5sp per night)  [1,749gp] Inn Keeper: Enota: [HGT: 6ft, 6in; WGT: 250 lbs] She is a slightly plump but happy woman who is watering the horses outside. She has long, grey hair. She has a great interest in playing matchmaker, and is a serious flirt. She thinks Altonians are stupid and craven. DRESSED IN: dark-green sandals, green bonnet, and a white dress. POSSESSIONS: carrot, jerky (3 ea).


  Item              Cost    In Stock     
  Ale (pint) 1sp 8  
  Beer (pint) 1sp 6  
  Bread 6cp 4  
  Egg, Pickled 1sp 8  
  Fish 3sp 1  
  Steak 4sp 4  
  Wine (pint) 5sp 5  
  Wine, Bottle 2gp 7  

 

The Rancher's Association

47 - The Rancher's Association [Cattlemen's Guild] Leader: Nicolas Shingleton: [HGT: 6ft, 10in; WGT: 235 lbs] He is a fair-haired, serious man that is imposing in appearance. He has a great interest in leather exports and trade agreements. DRESSED IN: dark-red ankle boots, cotton blue trousers, and a tan doublet. POSSESSIONS: tinderbox, glass tube, small leather bag with 7cp.


GUILD VAULT: GEMS [3 each]: Red Spinel (98gp) --- Hand axe +2 [the blade is made of steel and has a steel handle with a leather grip] --- GEMS [1 each]: Azurite (9gp) --- JEWELRY: Exceptional Goblet (1,740gp) --- GEMS [1 each]: Freshwater Pearl (6gp) --- GEMS [3 each]: Golden Yellow Topaz (80gp) --- Royal Sword of Dpiulaniel - two-handed sword +2 [the blade is made of iron with a leather grip...the name of Dpiulanielis engraved on the blade] --- GEMS [1 each]: Star Ruby (165gp) --- JEWELRY: Silvery Gold Earring (300gp) --- GEMS [1 each]: Eye Agate (6gp) --- GEMS [3 each]: Rhodochrosite (8gp) --- JEWELRY: Exceptional Earring (3,150gp) --- Wondrous Sword of Jemiath - broad sword +3 [the blade is made of steel with a leather grip...the name of Jemiath is engraved on the hilt] --- JEWELRY: Silver Broach (350gp) --- GEMS [1 each]: Black Pearl (126gp) --- A BLUE CANVAS BACKPACK CONTAINING: 34ep / 13sp / 1,040cp


 

Reeves

38 - The Protecting Imp Guardhouse  [Guardhouse] Caretaker: Sybil: [HGT: 4ft; WGT: 75 lbs] She is an attractive, determined girl who is accompanied by a headless chicken. She has long, red hair, and always wears a bland expression.  DRESSED IN: dark-brown boots, a black belt with a bronze buckle, and a bright-red dress. POSSESSIONS: box of matches (32 ea), jerky (3 ea), small bell, small wooden box with 2cp and 9sp.


HUBCASTER HOUSECARL: [Knight] Dame Ursula: [HGT: 5ft, 6in; WGT: 170 lbs] She is a well-muscled, exhausted young woman who is trying to stop a runaway cart. She has curly, red hair. She is a strict carnivore, and eats every part. DRESSED IN: studded leather armor, blue-gold Hubcaster tabard, grey cloak. POSSESSIONS: letter from a prince, small cloth bag with 4sp. ARMS & ARMOR: battle axe (wSK+1K), stout club (wS, Ignores 1 Armor), studded leather armor, heater shield


REEVE: [Knight] Sir Guy: [HGT: 6ft, 4in; WGT: 225 lbs] He is a scarred, sleepy man who is clearly a veteran. He has curly, auburn hair with a thick moustache.  He likes interesting wagers, and owns a ranch out in the countryside. DRESSED IN: studded leather armor, plain white tabard, grey cloak, old campaign badge. POSSESSIONS: map to a nearby cave, gold ring (9 gp), concealed pouch with 2sp. ARMS & ARMOR: stout club (wS, Ignores 1 Armor), studded leather armor, tower shield

Dame Ursula has a rotating staff of up to 15 extra Hubcaster squires who serve as junior reeves at any given time. They are Threat 2 (wS - ignore 1 armor)

Military Presence - The Sandy Mariners

43 - The Sandy Mariners [Garrison] Caretaker: Holden: [HGT: 4ft, 8in; WGT: 120 lbs] He is a scarred, sullen old man who is being stolidly avoided by a nearby apple vendor. He is bald and stubbly. He has a great interest in foreign spirits, and fondly recalls trying paluuk in a Camboglanna Bay cantina once. He says it was disgusting, but cherishes the memory.  DRESSED IN: green ankle boots, tan shorts, black skullcap, and a wrinkled white shirt. POSSESSIONS: orange peels, spiderwort (7 oz).


CAPTAIN: [Knight Captain] Dame Patience Hubcaster: [HGT: 5ft 9in; WGT: 195 lbs] She is a rival of Sir Vervain of Astley. DRESSED IN: enameled white banded mail, blue-gold Hubcaster tabard.POSSESSIONS:silver arrowhead, deck of tarot cards, sewing kit (for sutures), belt pouch with 10sp and 3gp.ARMS & ARMOR:bastard sword (wSK/SK+1), banded mail armor, heater shield


THANE: [Aide de Camp] Sir Piers: [HGT: 5ft 4in; WGT: 175 lbs] He is a well-muscled, determined boy who is accompanied by a drakelet. He has curly, red hair with a thick moustache. He has a great interest in gambling.  DRESSED IN: enameled white plate mail, blue-gold Hubcaster tabard. POSSESSIONS: wooden brooch, scissors, small wooden box with 4sp. ARMS & ARMOR: heavy warhammer (wSK, Slow 1, Ignores Armor), plate mail armor, tower shield


THANE: [Knight Lieutenant] Sir Osbert Eastford: [HGT: 5ft, 11in; WGT: 190 lbs] He is a mature male human that is ragged in appearance. He has curly, red hair. Always mentions Count Hubcaster. He is a collector of weapons.  DRESSED IN: enameled white banded mail, blue-gold Hubcaster tabard. POSSESSIONS: pouch of sand, orange peels. ARMS & ARMOR: stout club (wS, Ignores 1 Armor), banded mail armor, tower shield

 

The Sandy Mariners is a detachment of men-at-arms under Dame Patience. At any time there are generally 10-30 gentlemen serving part time as road patrols, and the occasional sortie into Chetwood Forest to cull the beasts within. At need, the gentry can swell these ranks to as much as 3,000 in times of war. This army is famed for its clever use of catchpoles as an anti-cavalry weapon. They are equally famous for their gleaming white enameled armor. It chips very easily, showing all battle damage in stark relief. Veterans of this regiment often look impressively grizzled.

 

Sandy Mariners Stats

Territory: 5

Might: 2 (+1 against cavalry charges)

Sovereignty: 3

Influence: 1

Treasure: 3

Crown Praetor of Chester

The Praetor of Chester County, Elected by Count Lysander Hamiltine

COUNTY PRAETOR: [His Honor] Sir Urian Shearfax: [HGT: 5ft, 6in; WGT: 190 lbs] He is a stout, proud old man that is immaculate in appearance. He has long, red hair with a long waxed moustache. He is generally moody, but diplomatic. Cracks his knuckles when stressed. DRESSED IN: black thigh boots, turquoise long pants, blue cap, and a dark-gray doublet and black cape. POSSESSIONS: thimble, glass inkpot, padlock with key, club, concealed pouch with 10gp. 

BAILIFF: [Knight of Shearfax] Bailiff Jasper Karnemas: [HGT: 7ft, 2in; WGT: 350 lbs] He is a suave young man who has a black eye and a split lip. He has curly, auburn hair. Speaks very quickly, suffers from gout.  DRESSED IN: enameled white banded mail, and a black-gold tabard. POSSESSIONS: box of matches (23 ea), small portrait of a man, silver holy symbol, razor, concealed pouch with precious stones (blue sapphire - 4ea worth 486gp). ARMS & ARMOR: spiked catchpole (w+1S*), banded mail armor, dagger

*Mancatch Technique: Target the Head

2x Success: wS, Target's neck is controlled. Gain +2d to any control move. 

3x Success: wS (ignores armor), Target's neck is controlled and they fall, taking 1S to all locations. Gain +2d to any control move. 

4x Success: w+1 S (ignores armor), Target's neck is controlled and they fall, taking 2S to all locations. Gain +2d to any control move.