Players will begin in a small town, for which’s Population will equal their hint points.  During the beginning of the campaign, the party will be put in charge of growing this town.  The group can do so by recruiting specific NPCs who bring special trades, favors and industries to the area, gaining fame or infamy throughout the land or by any other creative means. 

The town is technically in Nidal, but is on the border, and its growth and direction is important to Molthune and Nirmathas. The town will have an alignment, and depending on what NPCs live in your town will determine various town stats that greatly influence your fame.  There are also situations where specific NPCs will not go to a town of a specific alignment or where other (opposite) trades are. Various extras ans negatives effect   Early in the game, players will discover a method to run the town while they are far, far away adventuring if they so choose.