Bearden's Crossing

Bearden's Crossing is a halfling village at the crossing of the Tith-Ronta river.

Geography
Bearden's Crossing is a village in Kassithe [located at hex 0408 on the Kassithe map]. It is situated on the road at the crossing of the Tith-Ronta, just north of the Sapannu Swamp. The village is called "Crossing" because its residents maintain the bridge that crosses the river. It is therefore a very important, albeit humble, village.

Demographics
Bearden's Crossing is almost entirely halfling, although there are a few humans living amongst them.

Economy
Bearden's Crossing relies primarily on tolls from the stone bridge crossing the Tith-Ronta. The village charges a toll of 5 coppers per person, 1 silver per hoofed livestock animal (horse, goat, etc.), and 5 silver per wagon, regardless of cargo. In return, the village maintains the bridge.

The village also has a significant agricultural economy, including the famed cranberry bogs of Farmer Jaiman.

Government
As with most halfling villages, Bearden's Crossing is governed by an elected mayor. The mayor typically appoints a constable to maintain the peace, although there is tradition amongst the appointment of constables: they typically serve until retirement regardless of mayoral elections.

Organizations
Halflings tend to be free-spirited and not one to form unions or guilds. The only thing that qualifies as an organization is their collective worship of Yondalla, the halfling goddess of protection.

Events and NPCs
For events and NPCs in and around Bearden's Crossing, see the episode guide for Bogged Down.