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 =====THE TOWN OF CROSSROADS TAVERN====== =====THE TOWN OF CROSSROADS TAVERN======
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-**Statistics** +** 
-__Population__ 2000 people; +Statistics Population**: 2000 people; Military: Knights 20, Soldiers 80, Militia 400; Dirtbags: 80; Specials: 20; Facilities: Inns: 3, Taverns: 5, Temples: 1, Armorers: 2, Blacksmiths: 4, Alchemists: 1, Herbalists: 3, Building Company: 0, Mage Guild: 0, Gangs: 2 
-__Military:__  Knights 20, Soldiers 80, Militia 400; +
-__Dirtbags__: 80; +
-__Specials__: 20; +
-__Facilities:__  Inns: 3, Taverns: 5, Temples:  1, Armorers:  2, Blacksmiths: 4, Alchemists: 1, Herbalists: 3, Building Company: 0, Mage Guild: 0, Gangs: 2+
  
-**Temple of Lakshmi**  High Priestess Rosamund runs this temple, and the attached casino  Travelers, bandits and all who crave good luck flock here.+**Rumors of a Dungeon** The rumors run that the Hand of the Basilisk gang has uncovered a series of tunnels and underground chambers from long ago under the town They use them for hiding loot and breaking in to buildings from beneath.  It's been said that there is a sealed stone doorway leading who knows where in these tunnels.
  
-**Old Man Jenkins:**  independent armorer in the town, has 2 blacksmiths working with him (Pete and Tom):  there is a 60% chance that he has any particular hand weapon from the list available, but always has 2-3 suits of chainmail and 20 or so shields.  Takes special orders. 
  
-** +DUNGEON STATUS:  level 1 complete, ready at any time. 
-Burno Squampo**:  Dwarf armorerworks for the town marshalshares workspace with Gummo, a dwarf blacksmith.+ 
 +**Military/Government:** The property owners in town form the Town Assemblywho elect a Master of the Town to run the court, collect tolls and other taxes, maintain public buildings and the town walls. He also nominates candidates for the Town Marshal, who must be approved by the 4 lords of the surrounding castles, in order to assure the neutrality of the town in the struggles of these lords.  
 +The current Master is Sargon Wellswho owns 3 large warehouses in town to cater to the caravan trade. He is scrupulous in business and very privatedoing town business only when necessary.  
 +The current Town Marshal, Sir Theobaldo of Gorn, on the other hand is galloping jerk, his band of 20 knights bully and extort everyone they can. He realizes that he must keep up the town's neutrality toward the lords, but otherwise does as he pleases. He has 40 foot soldiers to patrol the walls and can call up several hundred townsmen to repel an attack. The remaining 40 soldiers in town work as guards for various businesses. 
 + 
 +**Gangs:**  There are 2 criminal gangs in town:  The Hand of the Basilisk. A group of 40 or so who are part of the Badabaskor group, and who specialize in armed robbery and kidnapping.  The Cheeky Bastards, a group of 20 who specialize in pick pocketing, sneak thievery and rolling Johns.
  
-**Mauro Benini:**  independent blacksmithmakes tools for townshoes horses.+**1--Temple of Lakshmi** High Priestess Rosamund runs this templeand the attached casino. Travelersbandits and all who crave good luck flock here
  
-**Habib the Wonderous**:  mysterious alchemist, has a large shop filled with exotic powders, potions, and tinctures.  75% chance that any particular alchemical substance available.   Good source for magic-itemscroll or potion-making supplies.+**2--Old Man Jenkins:** independent armorer in the town, has 2 blacksmiths working with him (Pete and Tom): there is a 60% chance that he has any particular hand weapon from the list available, but always has 2-3 suits of chainmail and 20 or so shields. Takes special orders
  
-**The Old Inn:**  the is a large lodging as old as the town itself.   It is a favorite of merchant-travelers coming through town.   It has a large number of small roomseach with a bunkbed set.  Run by Jerry Innsman12th genertion innkeeper.   Everything is systematized,  enter lobby/booth, pay fee, get token with room number.  Go to booth each day, before 10am to renew for another day.   Same fee for room whether one or 2 people use it.  There is stable for horses.+**3--Burno Squampo:** Dwarf armorer, works for the town marshalshares workspace with Gummo, a dwarf blacksmith
  
-**Gramma Hazel's Bed and Breakfast**:  an inn popular with family travelers.  Sweet old Gramma's rooms are expensivebut are very nicevery comfortable and come with a nice breaskfast.   No drinking, smoking, or rude language allowed.  There is a small corrale for guests' horses in the back.+**4--Mauro Benini:** independent blacksmithmakes tools for townshoes horses. 
  
-**Travelers' Barn**:  drafty old barn with 2 large common areas for a cheap night's rest out of the elements.  Popular with teamsters from caravans who find safety in numbers and drifters.+**5--Habib the Wonderous:** mysterious alchemist, has a large shop filled with exotic powders, potions, and tinctures. 75% chance that any particular alchemical substance available. Good source for magic-item, scroll or potion-making supplies
  
 +**6--The Old Inn:** the is a large lodging as old as the town itself. It is a favorite of merchant-travelers coming through town. It has a large number of small rooms, each with a bunkbed set. Run by Jerry Innsman, 12th genertion innkeeper. Everything is systematized, enter lobby/booth, pay fee, get token with room number. Go to booth each day, before 10am to renew for another day. Same fee for room whether one or 2 people use it. There is a stable for horses. 
  
-**The Crossed Swords:**  well-kept tavern with fine dining and excellent wine  Has more or less been taken over by the Town Marshal and his bully knights.  The owner, Winston Patridge, has managed to keep one of the dining rooms free of the bullies for paying customers, but hates and is terrified of the marshal.+**7--Gramma Hazel's Bed and Breakfast:** an inn popular with family travelersSweet old Gramma'rooms are expensive, but are very nice, very comfortable and come with a nice breaskfast. No drinking, smoking, or rude language allowed. There is a small corrale for guests' horses in the back
  
 +**8--Travelers' Barn:** a drafty old barn with 2 large common areas for a cheap night's rest out of the elements. Popular with teamsters from caravans who find safety in numbers and drifters. 
  
-**The Crossroads Tavern:**  the oldest building in town, the tavern is an old stone blockhouse from the ancient city, once refurbished as a drinking den for bandits, wanderers and the occasional traveler  Now it's a reasonably respectable watering holemainly for travelers.   Run by Slick Martinan ambitious wheeler-dealer who won the property in a poker game with the former ownerover at the temple of Lakshmi.+**9--The Crossed Swords:** well-kept tavern with fine dining and excellent wine. Has more or less been taken over by the Town Marshal and his bully knightsThe ownerWinston Patridgehas managed to keep one of the dining rooms free of the bullies for paying customersbut hates and is terrified of the marshal
  
 +**10--The Crossroads Tavern:** the oldest building in town, the tavern is an old stone blockhouse from the ancient city, once refurbished as a drinking den for bandits, wanderers and the occasional traveler. Now it's a reasonably respectable watering hole, mainly for travelers. Run by Slick Martin, an ambitious wheeler-dealer who won the property in a poker game with the former owner, over at the temple of Lakshmi. 
  
-**Dumper's:**  This is a seedy dive bar, converted from 2 old cottages.   It's popular among the less-respectable locals.  The owner is a greasy stranger named Dumper, who may be half ogre, or maybe just big and ugly.  One of the common reason for coming to Dumper's is to get "Liver-Squeezings", and Dumper is always looking to buy fresh Owlbear carcasses.+**11--Dumper's:** This is a seedy dive bar, converted from 2 old cottages. It's popular among the less-respectable locals. The owner is a greasy stranger named Dumper, who may be half ogre, or maybe just big and ugly. One of the common reason for coming to Dumper's is to get Liver-Squeezings, and Dumper is always looking to buy fresh Owlbear carcasses. 
  
 +**12--The Frothery**: beer joint popular with the caravan trade. One very long bar, no tables, serves nothing but beer. The owner is Bigs Maxwell, gets carried away in his brew-house out back, leaves the customer service to the head barman Joe Frink. The Frothery usually has a quantity of “Hercu-Beer” in stock. 
  
-**The Frothery**:  beer joint popular with the caravan trade  One very long bar, no tables, serves nothing but beer The owner is Bigs Maxwell gets carried away in his brew-house out backleaves the customer service to the head barman Joe Frink The Frothery usually has quantity of "Hercu-Beer" in stock.+**13--Crom's Ghost Tavern:** run by a berserker named Loud Olaf, this tavern is a favorite of those who are looking for troubleOlaf is constantly shouting at each new person who enters the bar. The place is known for 3 weird drinks: Dead Berserker AleBoiling Grog, and Gut Buster brew, in addition to regular beer and mead. The last person who ordered wine was stuffed into barrel and rolled down the street
  
-**Crom's Ghost Tavern**:  run by a berserker named Loud Olafthis tavern is a favorite of those who are looking for trouble.   Olaf is constantly shouting at each new person who enters the bar.   The place is known for 3 weird drinks:  Dead Berserker Ale,  Boiling Grog, and Gut Buster brew, in addition to regular beer and mead.  The last person who ordered wine was stuffed into a barrel and rolled down the street.+**14--House of the Clear Horizon:** herbalist shop run by Rengor the Half Elf. Rengor has 75% chance of having any herb that heals or cures in stock (1d6 dosesaces). He also will have 1-6 packets of Grape Nuts for sale
  
 +**15--Witchburger's:** herbalist shop run by a self-proclaimed witch named Dimitria. She has a 50% chance of having any herb in stock (1d6 doses, aces). She is also a poisoner who can produce common-level poisons, but she is very cagey about letting it be known. 
  
-**House of the Clear Horizon: ** herbalist shop run by Rengor the Half Elf Rengor has 75% chance of having any herb that heals or cures in stock (1d6 doses, aces) He also will have 1-6 packets of Grape Nuts for sale.+**16--The Natural Goodness of Pie:** herbalist shop run by Orno MuntzThere is 1/3 chance that he has any desired herb. But, he also bakes Awesome Pies, and he will have 1d4 for sale. 
  
 +**17--The Supply House:** a general store that is likely to have most goods used by caravans and travelers. It sells new goods (65% chance of availability) and used goods (1 in 6 chance of defect). Sells used goods for 1/3 price, buys for 1/4 price. The owner is Rufus Tool. Also sells “Mountain Man Breakfast”, usually only 1-2 packages available. 
  
-**Witchburger's:**  herbalist shop run by a self-proclaimed witch named Dimitria.  She has a 50% chance of having any herb in stock (1d6 doses, aces).  She is also poisoner who can produce common-level poisonsbut she is very cagey about letting it be known.+**18—The Armory**fortified blockhouse where the town marshal hangs out, it serves as headquarters for his knights and the town military.
  
 +**19—Town Hall:**  large building where the town council meets, important papers and treasure kept.   The large meeting room is used by various organizations in town for all sorts of meetings.
  
-**The Natural Goodness of Pie:**  herbalist shop run by Orno Muntz.  There is 1/3 chance that he has any desired herb.  But, he also bakes Awesome Pies, and he will have 1d4 for sale.+**20—Toby the Tinker:**  he makes and mends all sorts of tin and copper goods.  He has sturdy shed in back that is always kept securely locked.
  
-**The Supply House:**  a general store that is likely to have most goods used by caravans and travelers.  It sells new goods (65% chance of availability) and used goods (1 in chance of defect).  Sells used goods for 1/3 price, buys for 1/4 price.   The owner is Rufus Tool.  Also sells "Mountain Man Breakfast", usually only 1-2 packages available.+**21—Cloth Row**  a row of cottages owned by people in the cloth trade.  There are 2 tailors (one is known as Stupid Pete who is notoriously bad at making deals, Wis 6).  The rest of the owners are spinsters or weavers.
  
  
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