Town of Thurles - Description
The town of Thurles is held by Baron Aaron Hershberger a fifth rank human warrior. He is the youngest baron in the duchy being only 20 years old. His father was killed recently defending the barony from a goblin raiding party. As he is single his mother, the Lady Beverly, serves as hostess as the castle. He is also the guardian of his younger sisters, Alison who is 17 and Andrea who is 10.
The Baron maintains a large force of men at arms. There are 80 medium calvary and 40 men-at-arms. Half of the calvary are on patrol at any one time. The baron is considering increasing his forces as money permits. There are seven villages surrounding the town of Thurles.
This is the castle of Baron Hershberger. The keep is second only to the Arch-Dukes in size. It is rumored to have an extensive dungeon underneath it.
This is a new tower under construction. New walls to connect it are being built also.
Horse Breeder (Gunther Brunalam/human) raises the finest horses in the Duchy. Horses of all kinds can be bought here. He is best known for his trained war horses. His breeding farm is at the village of Living Springs.
Metalsmith (Druga Firefist/dwarf) makes all kinds of metal items. He is well know for the quality of his iron pots and pans.
Bottomless Mug Tavern (Caladcar Anoraiglin/light elf) is an average tavern. Most customers are commoners and guildsmen. It is open for lunch and dinner. It closes early, around 10 pm every night.
Glassblower (Heros Tancward/human) is known for his fine leaded crystal. His work is very expensive.
Tobacconist (Ferdigar Theud/handvari) carries all kinds of materials for smokers. He has one of the largest selections of imported tobacco. He makes his own briar pipes.
Saddler (Lilith Carderia/human) makes saddles and all kinds of tack for horses. He also repairs damaged tack. He recently made a fine saddle for the Baron.
Swordsmith (Pyter Dukaria/vartith) is best know for his falchions. They are the sword used by the Baron's men. He will make custom swords for those that want one. He also makes knives of all kinds.
Amber Inn (Kory Steinsmith/human) is a four star inn. Serves three meals a day, every day. Known for his extensive menu. He has catered functions for the Lady Beverly.
Outfitter (Jerias Karven/human) sells any item you can think of. Operates a trading wagon that visits all the villages around Thurles.
Hideworker (I'von Jerovan/human) makes any and all kinds of items from leather. He makes excellent quality leather armors. It is rumored that is personal armor is made of dragon hide.
Mercantyler (Vincent Weboonski/human) primarly deals in produce. He buys all the extra food crops raised in the barony.
Woodcrafter (Elwayne Zurniffco/human) makes all kinds of wooden household items.
Carpenter (Alsoar Dolger/half-elf) makes fine furniture. He can make simple to fancy depending on the price the person wants.
Weaver (Felix Hindur/human) makes cotton, linen and wool cloth. Felix deals primarily in undyed cloth. He will dye cloth if the price is right.
Clothier (Wylliam Thurber/human) makes sturdy work clothes of cotton and wool. His wife Janis is known for her work making gowns for the Lady Beverly.
Swordsmith (Dravon Steelfist/dwarf) is best known for his steel falchions. He also makes fine knives. He makes all the weapons used by the baron's men-at-arms.
Sage (Glandifar Fartraveller/light elf) is the local teacher. He travels all over the barony teaching all who wish it to read and write.
Harper (Aglar Edain/human) is skilled with a various musical insturments. He is currently teaching the Baron's sisters to play the piano.
Teamster (Gorwedd Milwamor/vartith) owns and operates six wagons which carry goods for Vincent Weboonski. He also brings goods to the other merchants from Hemel when needed.
Physician (Hilda Menrid/human) she is very skilled at using herbs and potions to treat those who need her service. She is a 15th rank physican but uses her spells as little as possible.
Jeweller (Brim Ginner/human) is the newest guildsmen in the town of Thurles. He is here because of the gems stones being found west of town. He is always interested in buying uncut gem stones.
Trapper (Reyan Taro/warn) hunts the barony for rare furs and hides. He always has prepared hides for sell.
The Arrowhead Inn (Llawen Blodewyn/human) opereates this typical travellers inn. The accommodations are clean and well kept while the meals are simple and filling. His cousin Gwellsu runs a stable and paddock nearby for the horses of his patrons.