Sandpoint

NG small town

Corruption +0; Crime +0; Economy +1; Law +0; Lore +2; Society +0

Qualities propserous, rumormongering citizens

Danger +0

Demographics

Government autocracy (mayor)

Population 1,240 (1,116 humans, 37 halflings, 25 elves, 24 dwarves, 13 gnomes, 13 half-elves, 12 half-orcs)

Marketplace

Base Value* 1,300 gp; Purchase Limit 7,500 gp; Spellcasting 4th

Minor Items 3d4**; Medium Items 1d6**; Major Items --

*There is a 75% chance an item with cost below the Base Value is available.

**Every month roll to see how many new items are for sale. Healing items offered by the Sandpoint Cathedral or others do not count against these limits.

History

Four powerful families from Magnimar formed the Sandpoint Mercantile League to consolidate their efforts in constructing a town to support additional farmland for the city. The families secured the rights from Magnimar and moved North in 4555 AR. They found the area settled by a large tribe of Varisians. After a week of talks that led nowhere, Alamon Scarnetti, along with his brothers and cousins, attacked the Varisians, killing five befiore being forced to flee. The Sandpoint Mercantile League returned to Magnimar in defeat. Almah Deverin, displayed remarkable diplomatic skills and convinced the Magnimar High Court and Varisians to set aside the misunderstanding and work to build Sandpoint. She promised the Varisians that they would incorporate Desna into the cathedral, and to pay the Varisian Council a share of profits made by Sandpoint businesses over the next 40 years. One year later, construction began with full cooperation of the Varisians.

In the years since, Sandpoint has flourished. Though the initial compact with the Varisian Council has passed, Sandpoint's government elected to extend it for another 20 years. Today, Sandpoint is a thriving community, with many booming industries that draw skilled laborers and settlers. Sandpoint has been mostly free of disasters, with the exception of two notable ones: The Chopper and the Sandpoint Fire. These two events occurred recently, and not far apart, hence they are lumped together and referred as the "Late Unpleasantness". Most locals prefer not to talk about these events.

The Late Unpleasantness

Over the course of one long month, it seemed every day brought a new victim. Each was found in the same state: the body had deep cuts to the neck and torso, hands and feet were severed and stacked nearby, and the eyes and tongue were missing. The killer was nicknamed Chopper, and he claimed 25 victims over the course of the month. Sheriff Casp Avertin caught the murderer in a narrow lane (now known as Chopper's Alley) as he was mutilating his latest victim. Sheriff Avertin landed a crippling blow, but was slain in the process. Belor Hemlock, a town guard, found Avertin and the victim's body, he rounded up the guards and followed the killer's bloody trail. The trail led to the home of Jervis Stoot, an eccentric, but well-liked resident. Inside Stoot's residence they found a horrific altar with the eyes and tongues of all 25 victims. Stoot's body lay dead, having plucked his own eyes and tongue out as his last offering. The guards collapsed the entrance to the lower levels, burned down the house, and tore down the stairway from the cliffs.

A month after Chopper was slain, a terrible fire struck Sandpoint. The fire started in the chapel and quickly spread, leaving the town's priest Ezakien Tobyn and his adopted daughter Nualia dead.

Founding Families

Kaijitsu - glassmakers

Valdemars - shipbuilders

Scarnettis - loggers

Deverins - farmers, brewers

Sandpoint Cathedral - High-Priest Abstalar Zantus (human male) is in charge of the recently consecrated cathedral. It is not dedicated to a single god, but gathers followers of the six most commonly worshiped: Abadar, Desna, Erastil, Gozreh, Sarenrae, and Shelyn.
Sandpoint Boneyard - Naffer Vosk (human male) maintains this cemetery full of simple gravestones and stone vaults.
The White Deer - Garridan Viskalai (shoanti human male) is the owner and operator of this tavern and inn.
The Way North - Veznutt Parooh (gnome male) runs this library, a collection of sea charts and maps of local regions ranging from the immediate vicinity to the whole of Varisia.
Jeweler - Maver (human male) and Pennae Kesk (human female) operate this jewelers shop, which is often guarded by some local toughs.
Junker's Edge - Garbage is routinely dumped over the edge of the cliff, left to clutter the beach below. Rumors of goblins raiding the junk pile at night are often heard.
Gorvi's Shack - Gorvi (half-orc male) lives in this shack. He employs about two dozen vagrants to assist in cleaning up the town. They use their red wheelbarrows to gather refuse and dump it over Junker's Edge.
Sage - Brodert Quink (human male) is a scholar of Varisian history and engineering, he can often be found here with his nose in a book.
Locksmith - Volioka Briskalberd (dwarf female) owns and operates this locksmith business since the town's founding.
Sandpoint Garrison - Sheriff Belor Hemlock (human male) organizes the city militia from this barracks and jail. The above-ground portion houses about a dozen guards and twice as many workers, while the below ground jail is maintained by Vachedi (shoanti human male).
Sandpoint Town Hall - Kendra Deverin (human female) can often be found in this two-story building. Inside are meeting halls, offices, storerooms, and a vault which functions as the town's bank.
Savah's Armory - Savah Bevaniky (human female) sells all manner of weapons and armor here. Several exotic items can be found here.
Risa's Place - Risa Magravi (human female) is the original owner and operator of this tavern. Her children, Besk (human male), Lanalee (human female), and Vodger (human male) now run the operations.
Rovanky Tannery - Larz Rovanky (human male) owns and operates this tannery, which produces high quality leather and fur goods.
Red Dog Smithy - Das Korvut (human male) is a foul and short tempered man, however he produces quality items. The Smithy is named for his affection for large red mastiffs, which can always be found lounging around.
The Pillbug's Pantry - Aliver "Pillbug" Podiker (human male) sells herbal remedies, medicines, and potions. Seedy rumors circulate that he also has a side-business selling poisons.
Bottled Solutions - Nisk Tander (half-elf male) operates this cluttered shop, full of bottles, bags, and various alchemical items, including potions.
Cracktooth's Tavern - Jesk "Cracktooth" Berinni (human male) operates this tavern, which is a favorite of theater-goers. A large stage offers performers a chance to entertain the crowd.
House of Blue Stones - Sabyl Sorn (human female) operates this monastery and library of Irori. She opens both to fellow worshipers only.
Sandpoint Glassworks - Lonjiku Kaijitus (tian human male) used to operate this glass factory, which uses special techniques perfected in distant Minkai. It is now owned by Lonjinku's daughter, Ameiko.
Sandpoint Savories - Alma Avertin (human female) owns this bakery, however, since her son Casp's death her twin daughters Arika and Aneka have been running the business.
The Curious Goblin - Chask Haladan (human male) operates this pricy bookstore. Brodert Quink, Sabyl Sorn, and Ilsoari Gandethus can often be found here chatting or reading.
Sandpoint Theater - Cyrdak Drokkus (human male) operates this theater, which often showcases local talent. Drokkus uses his Magnimar contacts to ensure the most exciting new productions are available here as well. His relationship with Jasper Korvaski is one of the town's worst-kept secrets.
Carpenter's Guild - Guildmaster Aesrick Battlehorn (dwarf male) oversees the eternally busy Carpenter's Guild. A growing number of recent projects are in the outlying farmlands.
Sandpoint Lumber Mill - Owned by the Scarnetti family, the mill's operations have been left to Banny Harker (human male) and Ibor Thorn (human male). The mill often operates long into the night to keep up with demands, regardless of the neighbors' complaints.
General Store - Ven Vinder (human male) owns and operates Sandpoint's oldest and best-stocked general store. Ven's wife, Solsta (human female), often has baked goods for sale as well. Rumors abound that Ven keeps a stock of alcohol for sale in the basement. Ven's daughter, Shayliss (human female), has a growing reputation as rumors of her amorous actions spread through the town. His other daughter, Katrine (human female), was recently found murdered in the Sandpoint Lumber Mill, along with her lover, Banny Harker (human male) [The Skinsaw Murders].
Turandarok Academy - Headmaster Ilsoari Gandethus (human male), a retired adventurer, runs this school and orphanage. The basement is kept locked, but is filled with trophies from his adventuring days.
Madame Mvashti's House - Niska Mvashti (varisian human female) is an elderly historian and seer. Her daughter Koya Mvashti (human female) and local Varisians assist her as needed. Druids from the hinterlands make weekly visits to her as well. It is no secret that she dislikes the Sczarni.
Grocer's Hall - Guildmaster Olmur Danvakus (halfling male) operates this business. During the day, fresh produce from the outlying farms are sold in the open air facade, while farming tools and supplies are sold within. Meeting halls, file rooms, and storage also occupy the inside of the hall.
Vernah's Fine Clothing - Rynshinn Povalli (half-elf female) owns and operates this clothing shop now, after her mother, Vernah, passed away. She has since founded a guild that brings dozens of quilters, crafters, sewers, and tailors to sell their wares here. Rumor has it that she is looking for a partner to open a shop in Magnimar.
Wheen's Wagons - Bilivar Wheen (human male) is a wheelwright that owns this workship. However, since the drowning of his daughter, he spends most of his time at the Hagfish (33). His wife, Vorah (human female) has grown shrill and paranoid about their remaining two children.
Scarnetti Mill - Owned by the Scarnetti family and managed by Courrin Whesterwill (human male), it is the only remaining mill in town, since mysterious fires have claimed the other three mills.
The Hagfish - Jargie Quinn (human male) runs this tavern, which gets it name from a Varisian Hagfish (called Norah) that swims in an aquarium behind the bar. Game tables are always well attended here, and Jargie is known for ever changing the story of how he lost his leg.
Valdemar Fishmarket - Owned by the Valdemar family, Turch Sterglus (human male), a retired fisherman, runs this open air market.
Sandpoint Market - Twice each week this open area fills with vendors. At the start of the week a farmer's market radically increases the daily selection found at the Grocer's Hall. At the end of the week, merchants from surrounding towns arrive to take part in the Town Market, which often sells items at a discounted price.
Sandpoint Meat Market - Chod Bevuk (human male) is a local butcher that runs this meat market. The back half operates as a slaughterhouse, while the front half showcases the meat for sale.
The Rusty Dragon - Ameiko Kaijitsu (minkaian human female) owns and operates this popular inn and tavern. The inn attracts both locals, with its spicy and exotic food, and visitors (it is the first inn passed when entering from the Long Coast Road). It is well-known for its Help Wanted board near the bar, and Ameikos policy of discounting rooms for anyone who tells an exciting adventure story.
Goblin Squash Stables - Daviren Hosk (human male) , a retired hunter, tends the stables here. He has a notorious hatred of goblins, and a collection of goblin ears, preserved and nailed to the rafters. Rumors say he even has a preserved body of a goblin warchief.
Two Knight Brewery - Gaven Deverin (human male), cousin to Mayor Deverin, runs this brewery. All of the taverns in Sandpoint get their mead, ale, and rum from the brewery. Since his brother, Wade, died, locals whisper that the brew hasn't been the same.
Sandpoint Mercantile League - Owned evenly by Sandpoints's four noble families, Sir Jasper Korvaski (human male) operates the day-to-day business here.This building serves many purposes, including booking ship passage, arranging caravans, sending messages, inquiries into land ownership, building construction, and establishing new businesses.
Sandpoint Boutique - Hayliss Korvaski (human female), sister of Jasper Korvaski (41), owns this shop. Many items can be found here, such as clothing, weapons, toys, artwork, books, and tools. Some are imported from throughout the Inner Sea, though most are Varisian. Hayliss has a strong dislike of the Scarnettis, and often upcharges her goods for members of the family.
Fatman's Feedbag - Gressel Tenniwar (human male) owns and operates this tavern, which is notorious for bar fights. The majority of clientele are sailors and Varisian scoundrels. Jubrayl Vhiski (human male) is often found here, and rumors claim he may be the leader of the local Sczarni.
The Pixie's Kitten - Kaye Tesarani (human female) runs this brothel with class and grace. She employs three Shoanti males as bouncers. Kaye maintains a friendship and not-so-secret romance with Sheriff Hemlock (10).
The Feathered Serpent - Vorvashali Voon (human male) runs this eclectic, cluttered shop. Not everything is for sale, and exotic relics, statues and monument fragments are mixed in amongst the items.
Hannah's - Hannah Velerin (elf female) spends her morning out gathering herbs, and returns to her shop in the afternoon to prepare medicines and receive patients.
Sandpoint Shipyard - Owned by the Valdemar family, Belven Valdemar (human male) operates this shipyard with a small army of shipwrights, ropemakers, and sailmakers.
Valdemar Manor - Ethram Valdemar (human male) is the only original member of the Mercantile League still alive. This manor is the Valdemar family home.
Scarnetti Manor - Titus Scarnetti (chelaxian human male) heads the Scanetti family, which controls Sandpoint's mill and lumber industry.
Kaijitsu Manor - The family home of the Kaijitsus, since her father's death, Ameiko now heads the family.
Deverin Manor - Mayor Kendra Deverin (human female) along with her brother's family reside here.

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