New Parme

New Parme
The trading outpost of New Parme, nestled in a pass between two great mesas, is the last trace of civilization for those foolish enough to attempt travelling through the Great Desert from the eastern continent. On a good year, New Parme is home to about 200 people, though thousands risk life and property attempting to cut down on travel time, to hunt exotic game, or to conduct trade between the mysterious inhabitants of the inner desert.

Points of Interest
New Parme itself is home to little other than the goods and services provided by passing merchants. The town's only permanent establishments consist of Blackfoot's Saloon, Crazy Hassan's Used Camel Emporium, First Terminal Exchange, and New Parme Elementary. New Parme is also the current residence of once-famous, now infamous gnomish inventor Gimbal Cogfizzle.
 * Blackfoot's Saloon: Founded over 80 years ago by the only family of orcs in New Parme: Vargan and Gorga Blackfoot. It is now run by his half-orc grandson, Ulam Blackfoot. Blackfoot's serves not only the best drinks from all over the continent, but also sells various exotic coffees and teas. Blackfoot's is the oldest establishment in New Parme, by necessity.
 * Crazy Hassan's Used Camel Emporium: Just one of innumerable branches of used camel emporiums run by Crazy Hassan, who guarantees only the finest most gently-used used camels at the absolute best deals available anywhere in the multiverse. Despite the number of branches that exist, every one of them seem to be run personally by Crazy Hassan himself.
 * First Terminal Exchange: The First Terminal Exchange bank was the brainchild of former mayor Perry Hacklebarney in response to anxiety regarding growing numbers of traders and drifters passing through town. The First Terminal Exchange bank boasts an impressive magically-sealed vault designed by none other than famous gnomish inventor Gimbal Cogfizzle.
 * Gimbal Cogfizzle's Magnificent Mansion: The uncharacteristically large and ostentatious mansion of gnomish inventor, Gimbal Cogfizzle. The history behind how Cogfizzle came to settle in New Parme is the subject of much gossip, he has been well-received. In addition to the mansion itself, Gimbal's property also incorporates a junkyard and a large portion of the adjoining mesa for purposes unknown. Much to Gimbal's frustration, the junkyard is a popular hangout spot for troublesome youths.
 * Hangman's Plaza: In the plaza center of town are located the gallows, reserved for use in crimes ranging from murder to grand-theft camel. Hangman's Plaza is the primary forum for commerce and gossip.
 * New Parm Elementary School: New Parme Elementary teaches the town's primarily human and halfling populations, up to ages 13 (for humans), or 15 (for halflings). Annual class sizes usually number fewer than 10 students, all age groups included. Miss Salma, the school's only instructor, instills lessons in mathematics, history, and common more through her yardstick than than through lectures.