You have lived here in Pinebrook since you were born. A small town. You don’t get many visitors. Your village is like many others. A small refuge of civilization in a dangerous world. There is no greater authority then your town leadership and every town has its own rules and leadership. Most items in town are bartered for, with only the occasional money changing hands. Money is usually only used to trade between towns.
Everyone serves in the town guard/militia. They serve, upon reaching the age of 16, for 2 years. They serve how ever they can from cooking for the troops to being a soldier.
After your service you are an adult and a voting member of the community. All those that remain in the militia after the required 2 years get 2 votes. The guard is both security for the town and the farms nearby. The protection of all citizens out to 4 hours away from town is handled by the town guard. It is well posted so residents know. beyond that you are on your own.
Travel between towns is always a dangerous prospect and only well armed, well trained caravans attempt such a thing. Visitors are always welcome and many love to hear the new stories of adventure. There are 3 shifts of 30 people. 1 squad patrols the town. The other 2 squads patrol the surrounding area, out to the markers, about 4 hours out. The Nearest Towns are Loriel, then Irongate and the furthest normally traveled town is Hawk's Hollow. You get most of your Ore from Hawk's Hollow otherwise Pinebrook is self sufficient.
