Life in a city of some size is never dull. The poor huddle for warmth behind the churches and mansions of the upper crust, thieves and smugglers dodge the king’s guards, merchants hunt for the perfect bargain, and most people simply try to survive.
This table is designed for a European inspired fantasy set in a technological and cultural age equivalent to the Middle Ages up to the Early Modern Period (ca. 1100-1750 AD.).
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A young candle maker sells beautiful candles fit for a church or temple at a ridiculously low price—but why does he or she so desperately need to raise funds?
An old sea dog or merchant captain has a riveting story to tell. May set the characters off treasure hunting, may just waste an hour of their time.
A member of a minor cult, sect or faith is preaching in the street while a few of her brothers and sisters approach passers-by for donations to the cause.
An arrogant noble and his or her retinue barge past, shoving people out of their way and taking offence if people refuse to move. The noble may give slow-to-move heroes the tongue lashing of their lives, or—if they look like people worthy of respect—challenge them to a duel of honour.
Somebody is running a game of chance in the street; guess which out of three cups is hiding the nut! They run an honest game, but their buddies are attempting to pick the pockets of those who gather to watch.
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