Lists for Town-Building

Locations within a Fantasy Town

Location Description
Abattoir A facility where animals are slaughtered and processed for meat.
Apothecary A place where medicines and remedies are made and sold.
A place where weapons, armor and other military equipment are stored,
Armory
manufactured and sold.
Bakery A shop that specializes in baking bread, pastries, cakes and other baked goods.
Bank A financial institution where people can deposit, withdraw and borrow money.
Brothel A place where people can pay for sensual services.
An underground network of tunnels and chambers used for burial or other
Catacombs
purposes.
A building where religious ceremonies are held, and people come to pray or
Church
worship.
A secret hideout or meeting place for a group of people with unusual or
Cultists Lair
dangerous beliefs or practices.
A place where ships are loaded and unloaded, and goods are transferred
Docks
between land and water.
Fish Shambles A market where fresh fish and other seafood are sold.
A place where metal is heated and shaped into useful objects, such as tools and
Forge
weapons.
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Gallows A wooden frame used for hanging criminals as a form of punishment.
A public park or private property where plants, flowers and trees are grown for
Gardens
aesthetic or recreational purposes.
Gatehouse A fortified entrance to a town or city, often manned by guards.
A place where dead bodies are buried, often associated with a religious
Graveyard
institution.
Guardhouse A building where guards are stationed to protect the town or city.
A place where terminally ill patients receive palliative care and emotional
Hospice
support.
A place where travelers can stay for a night or longer. Provides rooms and
Inn
sometimes food.
A facility where people are held in custody after being arrested, awaiting trial or
Jail
serving a sentence.
An open area where people come to buy and sell goods, such as food, clothing
Marketplace
and household items.
Master's A large, luxurious house or mansion, usually owned by a wealthy or powerful
Manor person.
A shop that sells clothing and equipment for outdoor activities, such as hunting,
Outfitters
camping and hiking.
Rooftops The tops of buildings, used as a vantage point.
An abandoned or destroyed house, often associated with a tragic event or a
Ruined House
mysterious past.
A system of underground tunnels and pipes that carry waste and rainwater away
Sewer
from the town.
Stables A place where horses are kept, trained and rented out for riding.
Stockade A fortified enclosure used for defense or confinement.
An area of a town or city characterized by poverty, overcrowding and poor
Slums
living conditions.
A three-dimensional representation of a person, animal or object, often made of
Statue
stone, metal or other materials.
A place where people gather to drink, socialize and sometimes eat. Often serves
Tavern
alcohol and sometimes food.
A government building where local officials meet to make decisions and carry
Town Hall
out administrative tasks.
A system of tunnels and rooms located beneath the surface of the town, often
Underground
used for storage, transportation or secret purposes.
A deep hole in the ground used for accessing groundwater or other sources of
Well
water.
Occupations in a Fantasy Town

Job Title Description

Bartender Mixes and serves drinks to customers in a bar or restaurant setting.
Courier Delivers packages or messages to various locations, often on a tight deadline.
Crime Boss Leader of a criminal organization, responsible for overseeing illegal activities.
Drunkard A person who is habitually intoxicated or frequently drinks to excess.
Farmer Works on a farm or ranch, raising crops and/or livestock for food production.
Fisher Catches fish for commercial or recreational purposes.
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Flower
Sells flowers, often on the street or in a market setting, for decoration or gifts.
Peddler
Claims to be able to predict the future or give advice based on supernatural
Fortune Teller
means.
Gambler Plays games of chance for money or other stakes.
Protects a person or property, often as a security officer or law enforcement
Guard
agent.
Manages a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast, often responsible for guest
Innkeeper
services.
A person who suffers from leprosy, a contagious disease causing skin sores and
Lepers
nerve damage.
A person who is admired for their bravery or achievements in their local
Local Hero
community.
Local Lord A noble or aristocrat who rules over a small territory or region.
Mage A person who practices magic or sorcery.
Magistrate A civil officer who administers the law, often in a judicial capacity.
Buys and sells goods for a profit, often operating a retail store or trading
Merchant
company.
Milk Maid A woman who milks cows or other dairy animals on a farm or dairy.
Miner Extracts minerals or other valuable resources from the earth, often in a mine.
Mortician Prepares bodies for burial or cremation, often working in a funeral home.
Old Soldier A retired or veteran soldier who served in a previous conflict or war.
Priest A religious leader who performs sacred rituals and offers spiritual guidance.
Ranger A a member of a body of armed men.
Seamstress A person who sews or tailors clothing, often for a living.
Smith A person who works with metal, often creating objects using a forge or anvil.
Scribe A person who writes or copies documents by hand.
A homeless or impoverished child who lives on the streets, often without adult
Street Urchin
supervision.
A violent criminal or gang member who intimidates or attacks others for
Thug
personal gain.
Thief A person who steals property or possessions from others.
A person who makes public announcements or declarations in a town or village
Town Cryer
setting.