Ocean Dale was founded in 122 ARS.  Being the only easily accessable location on the island, it quickly grew into one of the most prosperous cities in existance.  With no ifficial government, the Merchants Guild quickly took the reigns of leadership.  Most of Ocean Dale's rulers have been greedy, allowing corruption to take root at all levels.  In more recent years the Merchant Guild has come under the leadership of Saala Fairchild, unlike her predicessors, she has proven to be a fair leader.  Under her rule, Ocean Dale has become a much safer place to live.

City Name: Ocean Dale aka "The Hub"
Population: 72,889 (45% Human, 12% Elf, 11% Dwarf. 10% Halfling, 9% Gnome, 8% Half Elf, 5% Other)
Government: Plutocracy (While no official government exists, no one doubts that the Merchant's Guild rules here.)
Alignment: LE

Corruption: +2
Crime: +0 (+5 in Poor District)
Economy: +5
Law: +2

Districts

The Hub: A small round island just off the shores of Ocean Dale.  This island has four large docks jutting out from its shores.  This allows verious ships in the harbor to save time by exchanging goods without actually having to bring the ship into the main docks.

Import Docks: Nearly all of Arcanum's imports come through these docks.  From sunup to sundown, these docks see a steady stream of imports.

Traders Docks:  These two colossal docks are a hive of activity at all times of the day and night.  At any time there are thirty or more ships moored at these docks.

Poor Man's District:  This district consists of the majority of the poor housing and less reputable taverns & inns.  Wise men stay away from this portion of the city at night.

The Median:  This district consists of roughly half of Ocean Dale.  Most of Ocean Dale's population resides in this area.  This district is scattered with Inns, Taverns, Markets, and nearly any other kind of business one can immagine.

Warehouse District:  This district is primarily warehouses to hold the staggering ammount of goods coming in and out of Ocean Dale.  

Merchant's District:  Only the richest among Ocean Dale's population even dream of living in the sprawling estates that make up this district.  The Merchant's Guild resides here.

Private Docks:  Only the richest or most desprate are willing to pay the fees required to use these docks.  In spite of the cost, there are always a hand full of ships making use of these docks.

Noteworthy Locations

The Open Keg

Location: Median District, near the Trader's Docks
The Open Keg is a busy, four story tavern.  The basement of the Open Keg is a lafge cellar holding a large assortment of alcoholic beverages and foods.  The main floor is almost always busy, housing both the bar and most of the Tavern's seating.  The second story of the Open Keg is little more than a balcony that stretches along the entire perimiter of the building.  The second story has room for a hand full of tables and has a great view of the main floor below.  The top floor is housing for the family that owns the Tavern, the upper story also has 6 rooms for rent that are rarely empty.

Harvy Gand: Male Human. Owner/Bartender of the Open Keg.  Usually kind, but he tends to be moody when his brother-in-law is around.  Married to Mertle Gand.
Mertle Gand: Female Human. Works as a serving girl and cook of the Open Keg.  Loves to Gossip, especially with her sister Penny.  Married to Harvy Gand.
Filmore Buckets: Male Human. Bartender and cook of the Open Keg.  Good natured and friendly.  Loves a good story.  Married to Penny Buckets.
Penny Buckets: Female Human. Serving girl of the open keg.  She has a bubbly personality and flirty nature.  When business is slow, she often has her infant son in tow. Married to Filmore Buckets.
Rogar Hammerstorm: Male Dwarf.  Works as a bouncer at the Open Keg.  Always grim and quiet.  Owes Filmore Buckets a debt that he refuses to talk about.

The Dwarven Forge

Location: Median District, towards the middle, on the same side as the Warehouse District
A dwarven weapon shop known for its high quality work.  On the rare occasion that they done have something in stock, they are more than happy to make it.

Ewen AnvilFist: Male Dwarf.  Ewen is a grumpy, grizzled old dwarf, known for insulting his customers, but his craftmanship is second to none.  Father to Ebber and Addle AnvilFist.
Ebber and Addle AnvilFist: Male Dwarf.  Ebber and Addle are twin brothers.  Both are friendly and courtious, spending much of their time working the counter of the shop and smoothing things over after their father insults a customer.

The Pink Turnip

Location: Median District, next to the Import Docks
The Pink Turnip is easily the largest brothel in Ocean Dale, possibly even in the world.  The establishment is well kept and boasts over 200 rooms that are never empty.  Reputed to cater to all tastes.

Maddam Firebrand: Female Dwarf.  Maddam Firebrand always sports a coy smile and a twinkle in her eyes.  This plump little dwarf wears a sheer black dress made of more lace than fabric.
Lilly Fanny:  Female Half-Elf.  Her wide eyed innocence and giggly personality are nothing more than an act.  She has a knack for oeverhearing things that she shouldnt.

City Guard Headquarters

Location: Warehouse District, near the Traders Docks
The City Guard barracs and prison are both housed here.  The City Guard Headquarters is a fortress in its own right, well made and well staffed.  The City Guard are tasked with protecting the city, but even they tend to avoid the Poor District.

Ivan Rhock: Male Human.  As the Captain of the Ocean Dale city guard, he is the firm hand of justice in Ocean Dale.  He is a no nonsense man with a long peppered black beard and flinty grey eyes.

Ancient Ruins

Few outside the leaders of the Merchant's Guild know of the Ancient Ruins existance.  Deep below the streets of Ocean Dale lies a labrynth of ancient corridors and rooms that havent been explored since before the Lich King's War, possibly longer.  In recent months, one of the local Goblin tribes have discovered a small portion of these ruins.  Recently, rumors of goblins inside the Ocean Dale city walls have begun to circulate.

Other Personalities

Maven Spark:  Male Elf.  Owner of the Alchemists shop the Stray Spark.  Maven works and deals in Alchemists goods.  He has thick glasses and an excentric manner.  He is usually more interested in what youa re making than he is  in actually making a sale

Renee Hilling:  Female Halfling.  Firm and perhaps a touch harsh in her bedside manner.  She uses herbs and potions, . . . . and perhaps a touch of magic to heal patients.  She dresses in simple peasent garb.

Rom Suon: Male Gnome.  Rom has a half grin and a confident swagger wherever he goes.  His clothes are painfully bright and he wears a red scarf over his bright green hair.  He is cocky and arrogant, and rarely misses a chance to rob someone blind.  Great Grandchild of Jaylan Suon.

Saala Fairchild: Female Elf.  Saala is very direct, quickly getting to her point in all situations.  She appreciates the same directness from others.  Her often plain dresses are always simple and made of silk.  What little jewelry she wears is finely crafted.  Her Platnum Blond hair nearly reaches the floor behind her.  Her light blue eyes are shart and always focused on something.

Sindle: Male Tiefling.  He has bad manners on his best days.  He tends to leer at passing ladies and eagerly eyes any money purse within reach.  This filthy peddler has a talent for getting his hands on anything, . . . so long as the price is right.