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 Phaylen Presents: Spectacular Shops & Services
presents 20 fully fleshed-out businesses that offer
players more than a transactional experience.
With easy-to-read descriptions, interesting NPCs,
unique items and quests, these businesses add some
life to a town and offer a new experience – shops that
further the plot!

The book acts as a standalone sequel to our previous

book, Phaylen's Journal of Extraordinary Items,
continuing the narrative of Phaylen Bryntoc, a
world-traveled master-artisan-turned-author. It offers
additional opportunities when used in conjunction
with that book, but is complete and fully-functional
on its own!

Launching July 11th, 2023

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What is this Book? Icons
The majority of this book presents the We use a number of icons to denote key
aforementioned inns, services, shops and information regarding each business. The price
taverns. Later in the book we provide a number refers to the cost of general goods not listed in
of useful tables detailing general prices, NPC the shop description, and ranges from cheap
names, and more to flesh out the experience or to expensive. The businesses in this book are
help you to build your own simple location on classified as inns, services, shops, taverns, or
the fly. some combination thereof. Finally, the location
helps the GM place the business in the world.
How to use this Book PRICES
We recommend that you give each business
in the book a read-through before reading it Icon Description
out loud to players. You will likely wish to hold
Cheap (½ price)
information back for them to discover during the
game. In general, all information in the exterior
Average (regular price)
and interior sections of each entry is player-safe,
as well as any physical descriptions of non-
Expensive (1 ½ price)
player characters. Several quotes are peppered
throughout, which you may opt to read aloud to
add some ambiance for the players as well. BUSINESSES
The reviews give unique insights from
Phaylen and Tomlin Bryntoc, as well as Icon Description
anonymous customers, providing flavour for Inn (beds, lodging)
the players. If you want to give the players
a unique way to influence the game and the Service (jobs, mail, spa, etc.)
locations that they visit, we recommend adding
an in-game “travel guide” version of this book. Shop (items)
Simply provide players with the name, slogan,
introductory table and reviews. Just enough Tavern (food, drink)
information to pique their interest!

LOCATIONS
Icon Description
Wilderness

Rural

Small town

Large city

This is text meant to be read aloud,

including exposition and quotes.

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Name: Phaylen Bryntoc
Race: Human
Pronouns: She/Her
Profession: Master artisan, author
Age: 36
Physical Characteristics: 5’ 8” tall, side cut hair
(typically worn to one side), focused expression,
scar across one eye and magical tattoos across
most of her upper body and arms.
Outfit: Flowing tunic, cargo pants, various
bandoliers with potions, components and tools.
Personality: Brusque at times, but not
unfriendly. She often has a look of deep
concentration on her face as she analyzes her
surroundings and the people that inhabit them.
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As a child, Phaylen spent her days in her
father's herbalism shop. One morning, she woke
up to find her father gone, with no explanation
beyond a note that read “gone foraging”. When he
failed to return, she set out on a quest to search
for him, armed with her trusty journal. In the
course of her travels she learned several trades
and eventually earned the title of master artisan.
Her journal became her prized possession, filled
with her life's work and accumulated knowledge.
Eventually, after years of searching for her
father, she decided to return to her childhood
home. To her surprise, there she discovered a
stack of letters from her father, detailing his own
adventures and encounters with the very same
artisans she had met along her own journey. She
scoured his notes and combined them with her
own to produce two books so far – Phaylen’s
Journal of Extraordinary Items and Spectacular
Shops & Services.
Roleplaying Phaylen
Phaylen’s expertise in a variety of fields
makes her a hard person to take advantage of.
A true polymath, the intersections of these
fields give her unique insight into problems,
though her matter-of-fact delivery often causes
the insecure to feel threatened in her presence.
Her detractors would label her as rude, or
a know-it-all, but she doesn’t mind; the thrill of
learning something new is more satisfying than
making those around her happy.
She communicates best in writing, and
has garnered moderate fame with the recent
distribution of her books.
She often carries items from Phaylen’s
Journal of Extraordinary Items on her, including
bearskin bourbon, blathering rum and static dust.
Phaylen Bryntoc
Medium humanoid (human), neutral good
Armour Class 12
Hit Points 18 (4d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT
10 (+0) 15 (+2) 11 (+0) 17 (+3)
Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +6
Skills Arcana +5, History +5, Medicine
+6, Nature +5, Perception +6, Survival +6
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages all standard languages
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Master Artisan. Phaylen adds twice her
proficiency bonus to checks made using
all types of artisan's tools and other tools.
When crafting magic items, Phaylen
can be hired to assist, following the
rules laid out in Phaylen’s Journal of
Extraordinary Items.
Crafty. Phaylen adds half of her
proficiency bonus, rounded down, to any
ability check that doesn’t already include
her proficiency bonus.
Actions
WIS CHA Know-it-All (2/day). Phaylen can choose to
18 (+4) 8 (-1) succeed on Intelligence or Wisdom saving
throws, and on ability checks that use
Intelligence or Wisdom.
Think Fast! Melee or Ranged Attack: +2 to
hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20 ft., one target. Hit:
2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage. Phaylen grabs
a nearby object and swings or hurls it at
the target.
Spellcasting. Phaylen casts one of the
following spells, using Intelligence as the
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: light, mending, prestidigitation
2/day each: detect magic, identify
1/day: legend lore
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 “Visit for the architecture and ale, stay for the famous Ironfoot congeniality!”
Owner(s) Formeath & Thubella
Ironfoot
Prices
Business
Location
The Dragon Smoke Inn was constructed ages
ago around a dwarven forge, nestled in the crook
of a deep river, and sheltered by high rocky cliffs.
The building has been passed down through the
Ironfoot clan since its construction.
Background
The bellows for the inn’s ovens, as well as
the forge out back (the Ironfoot Blacksmith),
are driven by a masterfully engineered water
wheel on the nearby river. Only a portion of the
mechanism is visible, with the bulk of it being
buried deep below the building. The secrets of
its design are now lost to time, but the wheel has
been reliably providing energy to the building
since its creation hundreds of years ago.
The owners secretly feed a rumour that a
legendary magic sword was once forged here,
but when pressed they will dismiss the story as a
folk tale.
Reviews
“The owner wouldn’t stop calling me Tin-Man.
This is clearly adamantine armour!”
“I enjoyed the food, the service and the drinks,
but some sort of weird clanking noise kept me up
all night. For a place with quiet hours it wasn’t
that quiet.”
“I frequently teleport back here after a long day
of adventuring to sit by the fire with a glass of
Special Reserve, and sleep the day's events away
in a Superior Room. I highly recommend it!”
Exterior
The Dragon Smoke Inn looms 30 feet high,
and is constructed from stone blocks that fit so
flawlessly together that the seams are nearly
invisible. Each block has chiselled images of
hard-working dwarves constructing fortresses,
forging weapons, and mining the inside of
mountains. The Dragon Smoke Inn’s name
comes from its most prominent feature: a 50 foot
tall stone chimney in the shape of a dragon’s
outstretched head. Dark black smoke from the
furnace billows from the dragon’s nostrils, and
can be seen for miles on a clear day.
Interior
The inn is always filled with friendly faces
who greet all who enter. The carvings seen
outside continue along the walls within, and
on the wall beside the door is a polished
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 bronze plaque that lists the rules of the inn.
The decorations are simple, the floor is spotless,
and the aroma of roasting food is welcoming,
giving comfort to even the most regal of visitors.
Thick, dark wooden pillars and beams support
the interior of the stone structure. Sturdy wooden
tables and chairs are scattered about, and a large
roaring fireplace pumps out heat and light from
the back. Beside the fireplace, a dwarf woman
pours drinks behind the bar as a stout dwarven
man greets visitors and tidies up.
The dwarven man approaches and
says,“Welcome, my friends! Welcome to the
Dragon Smoke Inn! I am Formeath, your
host! A one-night stay includes dinner and
stabling for a horse. We make our own beer,
ale, and wine. There are many stories and
songs to be shared; I hope you have a few
to share with us! Lights out is at midnight,
and we are strict about this rule. I need my
beauty sleep, you know… Can I offer you food
or drink and a room?”
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The Owners
Formeath and Thubella Ironfoot prefer
food, drink, and entertainment over the more
stereotypical dwarven trades of mining and
blacksmithing. The couple are friendly and
welcoming to all guests, but they have a strict set
of rules for patrons staying at the Inn. Formeath
is the stricter of the two, and is less likely to turn
a blind eye when rules are broken.
Formeath Ironfoot
Name: Formeath Ironfoot
Race: Dwarf
Profession: Innkeeper
Age: 202
Physical Characteristics: 4’3”, dishevelled
brown hair with a few greys, a long beard
braided with steel and gold bands, and deep
creases around his eyes and mouth from smiling
and laughing.
Outfit: Crisp white shirt, well-kept pants, and
a leather apron.
Personality: A born storyteller (and gossiper)
with a deep bassy voice and even timbre.
He laughs long and heartily and his joy
is contagious.
Thubella Ironfoot
Name: Thubella Ironfoot
Race: Dwarf
Profession: Innkeeper, Host
Age: 146
Physical Characteristics: 4’1’’, long braided
light brown hair, striking deep blue eyes and a
friendly face.
Outfit: A practical blue outfit patterned with
crystal shapes, and a pristine white apron.
Personality: A straight-shooter, friendly but
not well-mannered, known to give people rude
nicknames and speak her mind when she
probably shouldn’t. She is never mean-spirited
and loves to have visitors stay at the inn.
Roleplaying the Owners Items for Sale
Formeath Ironfoot follows a very strict In addition to any number of average priced
schedule every day, waking up, working, and food and drink items and accommodations, the
going to bed at the same time, and he will get following items are for sale.
very irritated if that routine is interrupted by
rule-breakers. He pauses slightly too long after FOOD AND DRINK
each sentence when speaking common, and Name Cost
speaks too fast for non-native speakers when
Beers (per mug)
speaking Dwarvish.
Thubella Ironfoot enjoys a good conversation Dragon Smoke Inn Ale 5 cp
and listening to the stories and songs of Ironfoot Amber 6 cp
strangers, but she has a poor memory and Hammer’s Stout 8 cp
cannot remember people's names. She will
Waterwheel Ale 1 sp
come up with a (sometimes rude) nickname for
everyone based on a trait, comment, or article of Wine (per glass)
clothing a person is wearing. Smokey Dragon Red 1 sp
Raging River White 1 sp
“Oi, fuzzy feet, don’t put yer knife in yer Spirits (per oz)
mouth! Ye’d think ye was raised by gnolls ya Dragon Smoke Whiskey 1 sp
wee devil.” Ironfoot Spiced Rum 1 sp
Formeath’s 20 year Whiskey 1 gp
Formeath’s 200 year Whiskey 10 gp
Owner Secrets Dragon Smoke Special Reserve 250 gp
While Formeath and Thubella act like they
know how the mechanism below the inn works,
they secretly have no idea. The engineering is Dragon Smoke Special Reserve
exceptional and has operated for years, but if a The Ironfoot Dragon Smoke Special
problem arose they would need to find help. Reserve Whiskey has been aged for upwards
The answers to “How does this work?” or of 2000 years. While not magical, it is coveted
“Why is this like this?” are often variations of by royalty for its complex flavour and mystique.
“Dwarven master engineering!” or “It’s far too It is rumoured to give people glimpses of the
complicated for me to try to explain to someone future, and when consumed before making
without at least 100 years of training.” decisions, can help guide them toward the right
choice. After consumption, you get advantage on

Quest your next Insight (WIS) check made within the

next week.

The Grinding Gears Superior Room

Over the last few weeks Formeath has been
hearing a faint grinding noise coming from
beneath the Inn. He fears his deepest secret
might be revealed, and has been waiting for the
right trustworthy visitor to investigate the issue.
In the basement deep below the inn, some of the
automatons (corrupted automaton, CR 3) that
have been caring for the machinery have been
corrupted by something sinister.
A stay in a “superior room” (10 gp per
night, 2 available) will provide the occupant the
equivalent of a long rest with only 4 hours of
sleep. The lavish and outrageously comfortable
superior room is equipped with a giant-sized
feather down bed, an enormous stone bath with
heated water, a bottle of Smokey Dragon Red
wine, and a huge window overlooking the river.

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 Corrupted Automaton
Medium construct, unaligned
Armour Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 84 (8d10+40)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT
20 (+5) 9 (-1) 20 (+5) 3 (-4)
Saving Throws Str +8, Con +8
Condition Immunities charmed,
exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed,
petrified, poisoned
Damage Resistances damage from spells
Damage Immunities fire, poison, psychic
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive
Perception 13
Languages understands the languages
of its creator, but can't speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Immutable Form. The automaton is
immune to any spell or effect that would alter
its form.
Magic Resistance. The automaton has
advantage on saving throws against spells and
other magical effects.
DC 14 Constitution saving throw at the start
of its next turn, taking an additional 7 (2d6)
points of fire damage from residual heat on a
failed save.
Made from dwarven metal alloys, these
automatons resemble a 5-foot-tall cylinder
etched with dwarven runes, and they appear
WIS CHA to slide across the floor. Various hatches and
11 (+0) 1 (-5) openings hide tools that the automaton uses
for its assigned tasks. There is a single eye,
mounted on one side of the construct.
Due to neglect from the Ironnfoot Clan,
some of the automatons have become
corrupted and have stopped maintaining the
machinery beneath the inn.
If attacked, they will defend themselves
with hammer attacks or a powerful torch
beam. Non-dwarven creatures who approach
a corrupted automaton will be attacked
immediately. Corrupted automatons will
continue to attack until the party has been
slain, they withdraw to a location it can’t
follow, or they have been destroyed.

Actions
Multiattack. The automaton makes two
Hammer attacks.
Hammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7)
bludgeoning damage.
Torch Beam (Recharge 5-6). The automaton
fires a 30 foot long and 5 foot wide beam
of superheated plasma from its chest.
Each creature in the line must make a DC
14 Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes
14 (4d6) fire damage on a failed save, or
half as much damage on a successful one.
The beam ignites flammable objects in
the area that aren’t being worn or carried.
Any creature wearing metal armour
that fails the saving throw must make a

CORRUPTED AUTOMATON

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 "Find solace and respite amidst the trials of your quest at the Short Rest. "

Owner(s) Dody Nosweys Reviews

Prices
Business
Location

Located within the depths of numerous

dungeons, the Short Rest is a mystical
sanctuary that appears to those in need of rest
and rejuvenation. Only visible to good-aligned
creatures, a magical door materialises, blending
seamlessly with the surrounding dungeon
"The Short Rest is a haven in the heart of
architecture. Through a sliding peephole,
darkness, where Dody's warm hospitality and
the curious owner peers out, observing the
help in cleansing dungeons brought us solace
intentions of the weary traveller seeking refuge.
and a renewed sense of purpose."

Background "Dody's unwavering determination to rid

The Short Rest is an extraplanar shop
and rest stop that may be accessed through
various dungeons. Its owner, Dody Nosweys,
a tiny brownie, is driven by her fascination with
dungeons and treasure. She “borrows” items
from the dungeons she visits with the alleged
intention of keeping the spaces tidy.
Early in her career, tragedy struck as her
partner was slain by the master of a dungeon
they were “cleaning”. In the aftermath, Dody
transformed the Short Rest into a place where
she could assist would-be adventurers in cleaning
up dungeons, masters and all.
dungeons of their evil inhabitants left us in awe,
and the small but cosy accommodations were a
welcome respite from the treacherous depths."
"I am appalled by the audacity of Dody
Nosweys and her 'Short Rest' establishment.
That insufferable brownie has the nerve to
intrude upon my domain, disrupt my plans, and
meddle with my precious treasures. I shall not
rest until I eradicate the diminutive nuisance and
reclaim what is rightfully mine!"
Exterior
The entrance to the Short Rest is only visible
to good-aligned creatures. To those that can see
it, the entrance is a wondrous sight. The magical
door is disguised as part of the

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 dungeon wall by a masterful illusion. Its
texture, material, and architectural style match
the surrounding environment flawlessly, making
it indistinguishable from the rest of the dungeon
to the untrained eye and to evil creatures.
The door features an intricate sliding
peephole, allowing the observant owner
to assess the intentions and demeanour of
potential visitors.
Interior
Behind the door lies a cosy, hidden haven
where adventurers can find respite from their
arduous journeys. The interior is furnished with
plush chairs that beckon weary adventurers
to rest. Wooden shelves adorned with trinkets
and treasures collected from various dungeons
line the walls, captivating the eye. At the small
check-in counter, Dody welcomes guests with
a warm smile. In the centre, a crackling hearth
bathes the room in a comforting glow, while a
miniature bed nestled in the corner provides
Dody with a peaceful spot to rest and dream of
her late partner.
The Owner
Dody Nosweys is wise, compassionate and
empathetic. Always ready to lend a listening ear
or offer a comforting word, she understands the
challenges and burdens that adventurers face.
Her guidance and genuine care make the Short
Rest a haven of support for weary dungeoneers.
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Name: Dody Nosweys
Race: Brownie
Pronouns: She/They
Profession: Dungeon brownie
Age: 111
Physical Characteristics: 1’4” tall, with ruffled
brown hair, mischievous green eyes, and a
perpetual twinkle of curiosity.
Outfit: A tiny vest, patched trousers, and a worn
traveller's hat adorned with a feather.
Personality: Dody exudes an air of caring
and warmth, always offering a kind and
understanding ear to weary adventurers.
Her infectious enthusiasm for dungeons and
their treasures is matched only by her dedication
to ensuring a pleasant stay for her guests.
Roleplaying the Owner
Dody is very cautious about who she lets
inside the Short Rest and will keep the door
shut if she senses any type of threat nearby,
transporting away at the first sign of a potential
breach. She never remains in one place for more
than two hours for security purposes, and as
such does not allow adventurers to take long
rests in the space.
Dody’s gentle nature is reflected in her soft-
spoken and shy demeanour. While she may be
reserved at first, she quickly opens up to those
who show genuine kindness.
Beneath her amiable exterior, Dody carries
a deep sense of grief. She blames herself for the
loss of her partner, feeling responsible for having
drawn them into her dangerous passion for
cleaning dungeons. This complicated grief fuels
her empathy and sense of understanding towards
the struggles and sorrows of others.
Dody's caring nature extends beyond
hospitality. If characters fall asleep at the Short
Rest, she quietly goes about magically mending
any pieces of their gear that look like they need
repair. This occasionally gets her into trouble
with those who wish to leave things damaged,
such as heirlooms or sentimental items.
Dody is very generous and can easily be
haggled if her heartstrings are pulled, sometimes
offering services up to 50% off. Despite her easy-
going nature, she will not shy away from turning ITEMS FOR SALE
away those who look to take advantage of her or
Name Cost
compromise her shop.
Food

Owner Secrets Soup du ‘Ngeon 1 sp

Dody harbours a secret longing to reunite Misc. Items

with her partner, seeking a way to bring her back An old dungeon map 15 gp
from the realm of the dead. In her guilt-driven Thieves’ tools 25 gp
quest for a solution, she has been studying Rope, hempen (50 feet) 1 gp
forbidden necromantic arts. She keeps a lock of
Potions
their hair in a locket, in hopes that it may be used
in a resurrection ritual. Potion of healing 50 gp
Potion of healing, greater 200 gp
Quest Potion of healing, superior
Services
2000 gp

A Knock on Death's Door Short rest 10 gp each

Dody reveals her secret to the adventurers,
sharing her heartfelt desire to bring her deceased
partner back to life. She explains that she needs
to retrieve the gem containing her partner’s
stolen spirit from the powerful lich (CR 21) that
took her life. In order to perform the resurrection
ritual, their spirit must be free and willing to
return to the mortal realm. The adventurers
are tasked with venturing into the lich's lair
and facing its minions and treacherous traps to
retrieve the gem. If they succeed, Dody promises
to reward them with a magical item called
the short rest knocker.
Items for Sale
The Short Rest sells any number of items
and trinkets that could be found in dungeons.
Since the Short Rest jumps from location to
location, items can be either abundant or sparse.
The backtrack crayon, eye candy, glow globe,
automatic lockpick, creatura compass and
gibbering glob from Phaylen’s Journal of
Extraordinary Items may be purchased here,
along with the following items.
A dungeon secret 100 gp
Take me to another dungeon 1000 gp
Good company Free
Short Rest Knocker
Wondrous item, very rare, 10,000 gp
Available only after completing Dody's quest.
This small iron knocker is adorned with the face
of Dody's partner, their two eyes sparkling with
green gems that glow when activated.
Summoning the Door. When affixed to a
dungeon wall and knocked on thrice, it summons
the door to the Short Rest and requests access.
Summoning the door doesn’t automatically
provide access; the door must be unlocked from
within by the proprietor.
The DM should make a d20 roll to determine
if the Short Rest is already occupied by another
party when the door is summoned. On an 11
or more, the Short Rest is unoccupied, and the
adventurers can enter as Dody permits. On a
roll of 10 or less, the Short Rest is already
occupied by another party, potentially leading to
unexpected encounters or negotiations with the
current occupants should Dody provide entry.
The knocker can only be used once every
7 days.

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 “Where adventure roars!”
Owner(s) Buchanan “Buck” Wilde
Prices
Business
Location
Wilde Wagons is a dealer of recreational
vehicles and mounts that aims to provide
luxurious travel options for the budding
adventurer. From horse-drawn carriages to
enchanted wagons, they have it all.
Background
Wilde Wagons began its life as the Wilde
family ranch. After the previous generation
passed, the next in line, Buchanan “Buck” Wilde,
took over the ranch, converting it to its current
form. Expanding on the horses they once sold,
Buck now deals in more unique travel methods.
Reviews
“Yee-haw! Ever since Buck cut me a deal on
a vardo and a pair of giant goats I have been
travelling all over! Took the kids and left my
good-for-nothing husband to tend the farm
himself. Never been happier!”
“While his bravado can be a tad tiresome, one
cannot deny the quality of workmanship. Having
invested in a luxury carriage, I can hardly
imagine travelling any other way.”
“The damned beast is faulty. I asked for the most
powerful creature the guy had and he gave me
this three-horned thing, but it won’t listen to a
word I say!”
Exterior
A series of billboards are dotted along
the main road leading to the ranch with
slogans like “Adventure Awaits, 3 miles!” and
“Where Adventure Roars, 1 mile!” plastered on
them. When you finally arrive at the ranch, a
massive wrought-iron archway with a dinosaur
skull atop provides entry to the compound.
Wilde Wagons sits on an expansive property,
with several different paddocks and barns used to
house their livestock, a farmhouse for the owner,
and a massive showroom.
The wooden, hangar-like showroom is an
impressive structure that is open to the air on
one end. Above the open end hangs a huge sign
crafted from sawn logs, giving it an intentionally
rustic aesthetic that contrasts with the modern-
looking building.
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 Interior
The interior of the showroom is filled with
various land vehicles and camping equipment
arranged in small scenes that depict them in
action. Realistic mannequins of adventurers and
beasts fill the scenes as if frozen in time. The
scenes are divided by terrain type, with backdrop
images of forests, mountains, jungles and more.
The items in the scenes have cleverly obscured
price tags, and interacting with a display causes
a bell to magically chime.
A charming human man with a curled
moustache and a wide-brimmed hat approaches
and calls out to visitors.
“Well howdy folks! Welcome to Wilde
Wagons, I’m Buck. What can I do ya fer? We
got all sorts o’ gear, wagons and critters to pull
‘em, where ya headed?”
The Owner
Name: Buchanan “Buck” Wilde
Race: Human
Pronouns: He/Him
Profession: Shopkeeper, carpenter
Age: 46
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Physical Characteristics: 5’ 9” tall,
broad shoulders and a sturdy build, with a
curled moustache.
Outfit: A cream-coloured suit, red alligator skin
boots and a wide-brimmed hat.
Personality: Boisterous and jolly, he is quick
to reach out for a handshake and fill the silence
with sales pitches.
Roleplaying the Owner
Buck’s personality could be described as
larger than life, and his voice seems to fill the
massive showroom. He greets customers warmly,
and quickly tries to find common ground to work
into a sales pitch.
He is a master of persuasion, catching folks
off guard with his persona while reading their
reactions intently. He knows the layout of his
showroom like the back of his hand and weaves
a strategic path throughout the displays to gauge
customers’ interests and needs.
Buck has a surprising level of knowledge
surrounding the gear and animals he sells,
taking great pride in his work. He has picked up
extensive knowledge from his conversations with
potential buyers.
The more customers buy, the more likely
Buck is to make a deal. Buying in bulk makes
it possible for a sufficiently shrewd negotiator
(Persuasion DC 18) to convince Buck to slash his
prices by up to 25%.
Slaps roof of carriage – “This baby can fit
so many recovered dwarven artifacts in it…”
Owner Connections
Buck has a number of high-profile customers
across the region, including nobles and
guildmasters. If the players curry enough favour
with him, he may be willing to introduce them to
some of his clients or provide a letter vouching
for them.
Quest its Strength score for medium creatures,
30 times for large creatures and 60 times for
A Simple Delivery huge creatures.

Buck has been swamped with customers as ANIMALS

of late and has not been able to hire a reliable
Name Speed Cary Weight Cost
driver to deliver a custom arcane carriage to
Lester Clingthorn, a high ranking member of Medium Sized
the Merchants' Guild of a nearby major city. Goat 40 ft 180 lb 1 gp
The journey normally takes 6 days by road, but Mastiff 40 ft 195 lb 25 gp
unfortunately the deadline for delivery is only
Mule 40 ft 210 lb 8 gp
3 days away. To reach the city in time, the players
will need to take the carriage cross-country, Pony 40 ft 225 lb 1 sp
avoiding bandits and beasts. They are to deliver Large Sized
the carriage and have Clingthorn sign the bill of Axe Beak 50 ft 420 lb 75 gp
receipt, then return it to Buck Wilde. Camel 50 ft 450 lb 50 gp
If the players arrive at the estate of Lester
Giant Goat 40 ft 510 lb 75 gp
Clingthorn within 3 days, his security will escort
them to the Merchant’s office to have the bill Horse, draft 40 ft 540 lb 50 gp
signed. Upon returning to Wilde Wagons, Buck Horse, riding 60 ft 480 lb 75 gp
will reward the players with a 50% discount on Horse, war 60 ft 540 lb 400 gp
any single product he sells, including their own
Rhinoceros 40 ft 630 lb 600 gp
arcane carriage.
If they arrive late, the security will attempt to Huge Sized
confiscate the carriage and send the players away Elephant 40 ft 1,320 lb 200 gp
without the signature. If the players return to Mammoth 40 ft 1,440 lb 600 gp
Buck with an unsigned bill, he will be furious and
Triceratops 50 ft 1,320 lb 1,000 gp
ban them from the premises.
If the players never deliver the carriage,
instead keeping it for themselves, they
VEHICLES
will be reported to the local guard and
marked as criminals. Name Weight Cost
Drawn Vehicles
Items for Sale Carriage 600 lb 100 gp
Wilde Wagons sells all manner of adventuring Cart 200 lb 15 gp
gear, rations and supplies. While magic items are
Chariot 100 lb 250 gp
not their specialty, a few items from Phaylen’s
Journal of Extraordinary items can be found Mobile platform 900 lb 800 gp
for sale, including the creatura compass, flash Vardo 700 lb 200 gp
crystals and starfinder goggles. Wagon 400 lb 35 gp
The two main specialties are beasts of War wagon 600 lb 100 gp
burden and as the name would suggest, wagons.
Other Vehicles
They offer a selection of animals shown
in the Animals table, but other animals may Arcane carriage 1,000 lb 25,000 gp
be substituted should the GM desire. As a Luxury carriage 1,000 lb 100,000 gp
general rule, a beast’s carry weight is 15 times Steam carriage 1,000 lb 1,000 gp

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 Mobile Platform
Rather than being pulled, mobile platforms
sit atop a huge creature giving occupants a better
view of their surroundings. Can be topped with
tents, cargo or mounted weapons.
Vardo
Slightly larger than a carriage but equipped
as a home on wheels complete with bunks and a
small wood stove.
War Wagon
An armoured version of a standard wagon,
used for carrying troops into battle. The sides are
made of thick iron-banded wood and have small
arrow slits.
It requires 4 levels worth of spell slots to be cast
into the arcane reservoir for every 8 hours of
travel time. The carriage has a speed of 90 feet.
Luxury Carriage
A carriage that requires no creatures
to pull it, instead drawing its power from a
permanently enchanted arcane core. It appears
to be a standard, albeit fancy, carriage from the
outside, but by speaking the chosen command
word the door of the carriage provides entry
to an extradimensional space as with the spell
magnificent mansion. This feature may only be
activated while the carriage is stationary, and the
effect ends if the cart is moved more than 5 feet.
The carriage has a speed of 120 feet.

Arcane Carriage Steam Carriage

A carriage that requires no creatures to
pull it, instead drawing its power from an
arcane reservoir that is refilled with spell slots.
A carriage that requires no creatures to pull
it, instead drawing its power from a steam boiler.
It requires 100 pounds of firewood or coal for
every 8 hours of travel time. The carriage has a
speed of 60 feet.

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