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Robert_the_DM — 4/4/2026 6:15 PM
Fizzwick(Brian): You don’t wear armor? Bards can cast in light armor, Songfilch doesn’t actually say that, and Songfilch can’t use shields while bards can. I’m going to rule Songfilch can cast in light armor without spell failure, but not with shields. Mithril buckler or light shield at some point, if desired. Looks like Set Three again. Or Set Two, similar result. You have four Bard cantrips used at-will, can be very good for utility. Detect Magic is very strongly recommended. Also one more first-level spell, but that was likely juggled to keep Almarion alive. Did you take a favored class bonus at first level? Gnomes can take +1 round of bardic performance per day, which is solid. You mentioned traits on discord, a fairly absurd number of options. You get two more languages from intelligence. 12 pounds light load, yeesh. Note weapons and armor for small characters are half weight, so Rapier is 1 pound. Muleback cord might be an early investment. https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/m-p/muleback-cords/
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Robert_the_DM — 4/8/2026 9:25 AM
I am hoping to get Fizzwick’s Sandpoint knowledge written here this evening.
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There will be a lot of it (bardic knowledge, DIplomacy/Gather Information, Charisma and Intelligence combined) and I certainly don’t expect you to have it memorized Thursday night.
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This will be Sandpoint knowledge you can refer to when you are trying to find an odd shopkeeper, or finding someone to ask about where to go next.
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Also stuff the character knows well, but the player might have forgotten. All other characters have this already, but yours has by far the most info, so I’ve been dragging my feet.
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Robert_the_DM — 4/8/2026 9:58 PM
You have all basic Sandpoint knowledge in general_universal_char.
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Sandpoint is a NG-leaning small town, 1,240, roughly 90% humans. Typical breakdown of other races, around a dozen gnomes.
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Kendra Deverin the mayor is well-liked, her ancestor was responsible around 50 years ago for negotiating peace that allowed Sandpoint to be formed.
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The sheriff Belor Hemlock is a CG human male Fighter with a fair amount of combat experience. He is also a long-term romantic interest of Kaye Tesarani, owner of the most famous and reputable brothel in Sandpoint. The local crime-ish family the Scarnettis have tried to shut her down openly and secretively, her wealth, the sheriff, and sturdy Barbarian bouncers have blocked this quite effectively.
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Robert_the_DM — 4/8/2026 10:09 PM
Titus Scarnetti, owner of one of the biggest manors, leads the Scarnetti family in various ventures, especially the lumber mill. The Scarnetti family was also infamous for nearly Sandpoint from being founded, after a vicious surprise attack on the Varisians currently living in t he area.
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Almah Deverin was Kendra’s aunt, who made peace with the Varisians after and is still famous for it. Almah died roughly 20 years ago.
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The four major Sandpoint families are: Kaijutsus (glassmakers, Ameiko Kaijutsu is a former adventurer, owner of the Rusty Dragon, former adventurer and somewhat outcast from her family), Valdemars (shipbuilders), Scarnettis (loggers), and Deverins (farmers and brewers, also mayors for Sandpoint 50 year history).
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The Sandpoint Watch has a dozen members, and roughly 60 militia that can be called in a few hours.
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Robert_the_DM — 4/8/2026 10:17 PM
“The Late Unpleasantness” roughly 5 years ago, a serial killer claimed 25 victims in a month. Jervis Stoot was found to be the killer, shocking the town after he was killed mutually with his 25th victim, and horrible implements discovered in his house. Shortly after, the former church burned down, killing the well-loved cleric and his adopted daughter. This also burned down several buildings in Sandpoint.
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The White Deer is a newer inn attempting to compete with the Rusty Dragon, matching prices but generally nicer accommodations. The human male owner is fairly gruff, part of the reason it isn’t as popular as the Rusty Dragon.
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Maver Kesk (male human) runs the largest Jewelry shop with his wife, Pennae Kesk. He has a half-dozen sturdy guards in his employ.
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Volioker Briskalberd (male dwarf, rogue/expert) is the town’s locksmith. Most locks in Sandpoint were made by him. He is strictly and vocally against thievery and crime, possibly influenced by his youth as an orphan in Magnimar.
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Savah’s Armory, run by Savah Bevaniky (female human fighter) sells a wide variety of weapons and armor, including several masterwork or exotic weapons.
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Robert_the_DM — 4/8/2026 10:25 PM
The Pillbug’s Pantry, run by Aliver “Pillbug” Podiker (male human alchemsit), skilled herbalist and gardener. Worrisome rumors are whispered about him, including working with the Sczarni for illicit items.
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Cracktooth’s Tavern, located near the Sandpoint Theater, is always full after a show. Every night a crowd of actors, singers, and entertainers perform on the large stage in hopes of being noticed. Owned by Jesk “Cracktooth” Berinni (male human).
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Sandpoint Glassworks is the most famous business outside Sandpoint (Kaijutsu family), selling expensive pieces to Magnimar and far beyond.
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The Curious Goblin, a bookshop run by Chask Haladan (male human bard/expert) is obsessed with the written, and claims to have been for over 70 years. The non-magical books are impressive but very high-priced, and his knowledge and insight impress many of the most educated of Sandpoint.
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Robert_the_DM — 4/8/2026 10:33 PM
Sandpoint Theater, one of the most impressive theaters on this side of Varisia, is run by its larger-than-life owner, Cyrdak Drokkus (male human bard). He was forced to flee the theaters of Magnimar for unclear reasons.
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Ven Vilder (male human, 45ish years old) runs the largest and best-stocked General Store in Sandpoint. A little bit of everything: farm equipment, weapons, tools, furniture, food and most adventuring supplies. He has two beautiful daughters, one of which he has been furious about a possible romance between her (Katrine) and Harker from the lumber mill. Famed for her beauty and being quite the tease, there are occasional rumors her younger sister Shayliss is the one he should be worried about.
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Though he lived his life in Sandpoint, he was famous for drunked brawls for over a decade in his youth. A sturdy middle-aged man, his large fists have an impressive array of scars.
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The Turandarok Academy is run by retired adventurer Ilsoari Gandethus (male human wizard) is an impressive combination of orphanage and school. Ilsoari has the basement to himself, and has an impressive array of exotic weapons, strange maps, and monster trophies who shows off to anyone who asks nicely.
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Robert_the_DM — 4/8/2026 10:44 PM
Vernah’s Fine Clothing, founded by a kindly human named Vernah Povalli, was scandalously involved with a traveling elven bard. She had a half-elven daughter Rynshinn, who she raised until Vernah was murdered by Stoot in the Late Unpleasantness. Rynshinn has run the shop well, expanding and looking to open another in Magnimar. Many young men court Rynshinn, who they consider to be the most beautiful woman in Sandpoint. She has politely rejected all suitors for unknown reasons.
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The Hagfish, one of the most popular taverns is run by a one-legged human male rogue Jargie Quinn. The Hagfish has an impressive array of busy gaming tables, cards, checkers, dice, and darts among many others.
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Sandpoint market is a large open-air market usually running on Sundays and Thursdays. (not today, the festival is on a Sunday) Many traders visit, available items is unpredictable, but often at a solid discount.
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The Rusty Dragon, owned and operated by the lovely and popular Ameiko Kaijutsu (female human bard/rogue), famed both for amazing food and her music skills. Her time as adventurer is a scandal to her family, and the Rusty Dragon is likely the most adventurer-friendly tavern/inn in Sandpoint. The “Help Wanted” board near the bar helps this, as well as Ameiko’s policy of discounting rooms for any adventurers who tell exciting adventurer stories.
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Robert_the_DM — 4/8/2026 10:58 PM
Goblin Squash Stables, run by a retired hunter Daviren Hosk (human male ranger), whose hatred of goblins is near legendary in Sandpoint. Over the entrance to the stables barn is his collection of goblin ears. Preserved and nail to the rafters, each has the goblin’s name burned into the flesh. Mostly because Daviren knows that writing down a goblin’s name is one of the worst things you can do to desecrate his memory. He is also famed for being a major part of the now-extinct Bonegrinder Tribe, one of the worst and most vicious tribes in recent history.
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Sandpoint Mercantile League. Large building for booking sea or land passage, ships, caravans and carriages. Also to send messages and to make purchasing property official.
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Fatman’s Feedbag is the most notorious tavern in Sandpoint, run by Gressel Tenniwar (male human rogue). Often associated with the Sczarni crime family, who also acts as a minor thieve’s guild. Bar fights are common, and Sheriff Hemlock typically has to come down here 2-3 times a week to restore order.
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Robert_the_DM — 4/8/2026 11:05 PM
The Pixie’s Kitten, the most famous and most (only?) reputable brothel in Sandpoint, is run by Kaye Tesarani (female human rogue/sorcerer). She runs the place with class and pays and treats her girls and boys quite well. She employs three Shoanti bouncers (Shoanti human male barbarian) to keep it that way. The Scarnettis have tried various means to shut her down, but her wealth and influence (and paramour Sheriff Hemlock) have held that off for some time.
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The Feathered Serpent, run by Vorvashali Voon (male human wizard/rogue) an exotic character who is gregarious and excited about every customer. His stock changes often, and dozens of contacts from Magnimar make this the best place to buy and sell magic items and adventuring tools of the trade.
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Hannah’s, run by Hannah Velerin (female elf cleric of Gozreh) is responsible for most of the towns healing and cures Father Zantus can’t. She is a skilled herbalist, spending most of her time in the woods gathering them. She is especially favored by poor who can’t afford magical healing, and a skilled midwife.
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Robert_the_DM — 4/8/2026 11:14 PM
Yeesh, sorry for such a flood of information there. A bard should know a lot though, and Sandpoint is quite important for the entire module.