Pouncing Tiger, Flying Bullet (Inactive)

Game Master Pixel Cube

Main Road - The original trade road, that goes from the centre of town to East, reaching the mountains and eventually the big ocean. The Easterns usually arrive in town through here.

13 Nooses Square - The central square, dusty and circular. Right in the middle of it there are the massive gallows. The occasional executions still take place here.

High Road - The continuation of the trade road, that goes to the West from the centre of the town through the jade Mines, the Whispering Canyons, and eventually reaching the Kingdom's Capital.

Railway - Still in construction, the new railway is a technological marvel, and will connect the town to the Kingdom much easily. There are as many people in town that want it to be completed soon as much as ones that want it to disappear altogether.

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Constable Office - The Town Hall and municipality office, the place where many contracts and affairs take place. It's a recently restaured 3 story building with a clock tower, located in 13 Nooses Square. Here lives Sir Willis Castle, appointed Constable of the Kingdom. Castle is a noble from the big capital, and while he is almost beloved by most of the citizens and merchants (pretty much due to his liberal approach to commerce), there are many that believe that he's into some shady business. Due to the recent war, immigrant waves, and tax increase, he started running the office with a more restrictive approach.

Bank and Postal - Where the town's profits are stored before leaving for the Capital. It also acts a postal office and courier service. Well guarded and located in 13 Nooses Square.

Sheriff Office and Prison - Where the town Marshal lives and the Law is enforced. The current Marshal is a dwarf named Brunt Stonehammer, and he's famous for being one of the few incorruptible people in town. He's also famous for coming to get you in a full suit of armor and a tower shield, in addition to a big ass gun. His new Deputy is a redeemed Ronin called Heihachi, and they usually employ some volounteers or paid swords for guard duty. While the Marshal and his men are quite good at protecting the people of the town, they are not as good at chasing criminals: fleeing outlaws that live outside town usually aren't prosecuted at all. The office, located in 13 Noose Square, also has a few holding cells.

Jade Palace - A newly costructed 4-story pagoda palace, built and decorated in the style of the Easterns, this building acts as a luxury hotel for all the rich merchants, ambassadors and diplomats that arrive here. Many business and diplomatic meetings take place here. There are quite a few geishas and the palace is effectively used as an expensive brothel too. It's also very well guarded by many samurais and ninjas. Located on the edge of High Road.

Azure Crane Monastery - Also recently constructed, this stone made monastery was built by the monk of the ancient order of the Azure Crane, but is willing to play host to monks and travellers of every order. It has a training dojo, a meditation hall and large sleeping room. Located on the edge of Main Road.

Elven Mission - The place that hosts and tends to Elven travellers that come to the city. Run by a elf woman named Futoa, a crippled former hunter, this simple house is the place where you can get in touch with elven adventurers and culture. Located in the residential quarters.

Leadbell Church - Burnt up in smoke during the battle of 60 years ago, this church once hosted the religious mission of the Lord of Light. Rebuilt by a lone priest named Prester, the place now serves as an altar for whoever wants to give a prayer to the forces of good. But it's said the place it's still haunted by the ghosts of the people who died in the fire. Located in 13 Nooses Square.

Hearthstrike Mining Company - The ones who discovered that the mines everyone believed depleted had actually jade in it. The Company is run by two dwarf brothers, Maul and Gand, and mostly employs dwarven miners. Due to recent overworking conditions, a Miners Workers Syndacate just formed.

Clock and Gear Saloon - Run by a gnome engineer named Jimble Perkins, this Saloon is famous for having the first fully automated clockwork pianist, and perhaps more importantly, two automated clockwork bouncers. Other than that it's a fairly decent and quite peaceful saloon, completed with a few chambers upstairs. A lot of Easterns come here. Located in 13 Noose Square.

Red Mist Saloon - A more dangerous place than the Clock and Gear, this Saloon is run by a cunning and fast witted halfling woman named Alessa. While violence is not officially tolerated, a lot of duels and killing took place inside the Red Mist, and the outlaws prefer to come here. Not many Eastners like this place. This Saloon is also famous for the incredibly extensive list of strong spirits and exotic liquors served. Located on High Road.

Zen Garden - Mostly attended by monks and other Easterns, the Zen Garden is a place of meditation, but also a bar where you can chat (preferibly without raising your voice) with the locals and taste rice, dried fish and other spiced food. Run by a extremely old samurai that hasn't revealed to anyone his name, it's a square stone structure with an open roof and seats on the walls, and a counter where food and drinks are served. The samurai costantly draws shapes with a rake in the dust and sand right in the middle of the place. Located on High Road.

Gambler's Alley - The back alley of a series of house building, traditionally the place where you can play dice, cards, underground fight and all sorts of Eastern and Western gambling. Also the preferred hideout of many criminals, and the place where you can find lots of informations. Located in the residential quarters.

Spice Market - A bazaar set right in the middle of the Eastern quarters, you can find useful goods and food imported from across the Ocean. Most of the stalls are not authorized and sell black market goods.

Goldsniffer Bill's Emporium - The oldest shop in town, run by former miner and elder townsperson Bill. While the man is not in his brightes years, he can still provide pretty much every common household item for a fair price. Located on High Road.

Merrywater and Sons Gun Shoppe -The best firearms shop in miles, run by Herrol Merrywater and his 4 sons. You can find both magical and nonmagical firearms and ammo, you can repair or modify your gun here. Located on Main Road.

Kitara's Den - While most people would prefer that this place wouldn't exist, they are too scared to harrass what it's after all an honest merchant trying to make a living. Kitara the Witch is a charming, dark haired lady that can provide you with obscure magic items, scrolls and wands. Located on the edge of Main Road.

Rickman Saddles and Mounts - If you are looking for a horse, don't look elsewhere. This large wharehouse shop is run by Thunderous Cloud Rickman, half elf ranger. He sells riding equipment as well as horses and even more exotic mounts. Located on the edge of High Road.

Geneve & Durran Smithery and Enchantry - This shop is the largest in town, and it's run both by one of the few blacksmiths around, the half orc Durran, and by his beautiful wife Geneve, a human tailoress. It sells armors and traditional weapons, magical or not, as well as dresses and woundrous items imported from the capital. Located on 13 Nooses Square.

Shoi Lin's Goods from the Dragon Nations - The affable Shoi runs this exotic shop where you can find eastern weapons and armors, fireworks, jewels exotic magical items and much more. Located on Main Road.

Doc Watson's Apothecary - Not a shop per se, the house of the good Doctor Watson is still a place where you can go to get yourself fixed for free. He also sells potions, herbs and alchemical items, provided he doesn't need to medicate someone at the moment. Located in the residential quarters.

Jade Mines - Once depleted, the Mines saw new light once jade was discovered in it. While most of the beasts that lurked inside where chased away, it's still a dangerous place, full of dark, steep tunnels. Located 5 miles west of the town.

Salt Flats - The Desert nearby, so dry the ground it's always cracked. Since it's very rich in salt, it shimmers during the day, making it difficult to see. Dangerous beasts live in it, like Phase Lions, Giant Scorpions and the loathed Undeath Vultures.

Whispering Canyons - Traditionally an hideout of criminals and runaways, the twisty Canyons are considered a very bad place to be alone. Located 12 miles west of the town.

Elven Camp - The nomad Elven tribe of Jola Gabahuema (Awakened Moon) lives in the general vicinity of the town. The elves are pacific and willing to accept visitors of every race and origin, but don't like to be provoked and harrassed, and have proved to be fearsome warriors. The camp costantly moves to stand close the few damp regions and patches of vegetations that bloom in the different seasons, so it's difficult to know where it at a given time. The Awakened Mooners are mystical people and their chief is a shaman called Talking Bones.

A small group of elves had been watching the conflict and, impressed by his unrelenting determination and his bravery, they dragged him from the building, but not before he suffered severe burns to his face and much of the left side of his body. Taking him to their shaman, the elves did what they could for his injuries, but in the end his survival depended on his desire to live.

Korren woke to find himself in an unfamiliar bed, in excruciating pain, with a very old elf chanting over him, and a burning desire for revenge on the men who destroyed his life. He spent many months among the elves healing, regaining his strength, and coming to terms with his new scarred face. Korren was burned very badly when the Skull Faces left him to die and ironically his face has something of a skeletal look to it as his nose was mostly burned off leaving just two slits and on the left side the scarring twists his lips apart so most of the time his teeth on that side are visible. After his recovery, Korren left the elves grateful for his life and the chance to avenge his family.

Korren has spent the last four years working as a bounty hunter and chasing rumors of the Skull Faces. He came to Hangman’s Noose with a corpse, claimed its bounty, and is trying to decide if he will try for the bounty on Adrian Slate.

Equipment of Note: Hide Shirt, Mwk Rifle With 50 Cartriges, Mwk Pistol with 30 Cartriges, Light Horse (Combat Trained), Military Saddle, Light Horse, Pack Saddle, Mwk Gunsmith Tools, adventuring basics...

Favored class and human skill points included (I chose skill points for all levels)