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Splendor
2011-09-15, 11:32 PM
How much treasure would you find in a townperson's house?
I don't mean just coinage or magic, I mean all of it.
Livestock, Paintings, silverware, tables, chairs, books, weapons, etc...

Splendor
2011-09-16, 12:30 AM
Possibly found in locations....

Bathroom
Armoire, Art, Baskets, Bath Tub, Chair/Stuffed chair, Cosmetics (Makeup, Perfume, Soap), Dishes (Cup, Bowl), Hamper, Lamps Sconce, Linens, Mirrors, Rug, Soap dish, Tissue holder, Toothbrushes, Toothbrush holder, Towels, Tweezers,

Bedroom
Armoire, Art, Baskets, Bed box spring, Bed frame, Bed mattress, Bed side table, Books, Chairs/Stuffed chairs, Clock, Desk, Dresser, Games, Hamper, Hangers, Lamps Sconce, Linens (Bedspread, Bedroom, Comforters, Sheets, Quilts), Mirror, Pillows, Rug, Trunk, Vanity and bench, Wastebasket

Dining Room
Ale/Beer/Wine, Armoire, Art, Baskets, Bench, Book case, Buffet Table, Candle holders, Candles, Chairs - Dining Room, Chairs/Stuffed, Dishes, Dishes – Nice, Food, Ice buckets, Lenins (Napkins, Placemats Tablecloths), Mirror, Rugs, Shades/Blinds/Curtains, Silverware, Steins/glasses, Storage chest, Table - Dining Room, Table Lamps, Tea kettle, Utensils, Vases

Kitchen
Art, Baskets, Books, Bread box, Candles, Candle snuffers, Cookie jar, Corkscrews, Dishes, Dishes – Serving, Food - Non-perishables, Lamps Sconce, Linen (Napkins, Placemats), Linens (Aprons, Dishcloths, Tablecloths), Mirrors, Pans, Pitchers, Potholders, Pots, Rugs, Scale, Spices, Steins/Glasses, Stools, Table – Kitchen, Tea kettle, Timer, Utensils, Utensils – Cooking, Utensils – Measuring, Wastebasket

Living Room
Armoire, Art, Bench, Books, Buffet, Candle holders, Chairs/Stuffed chairs, Coffee table, Couch, End tables, Fireplace accessories, Lamps – Sconce, Lamps – Table, Mirrors, Pillows, Rugs, Vases

Personal
Belts/suspenders/hats, Blazers, Bracelets, Cuff links, Earrings, Eyeglasses, Formal clothing, Necklaces, Pants, Professional Clothing, Rings, Shirts (short and long sleeve), Shoes/Boots, Sleepwear, Suit, Sweaters, Ties, Tie tacks/Pins, Undergarments, Socks

Office
Abacus, Armoire, Art, Baskets, Books, Cabinets, Certificates, Chairs/Stuffed chairs, Cigars, Clock, Coffee table, Couch, Desk, Lamp – Table, Lamp Sconce, Lock Box, Mirrors, Paper, Pen & Ink, Rugs, Scale

Closet
Backpacks, Broom, Brushes – Scrubbing, Bucket, Feather duster, Hangers, Iron, Mop, Sewing Materials

Porch/Deck
Chair – Outdoor, Chairs/Stuffed chairs, Coffee table, Hammock, Ottoman, Swing, Table – Outdoor, Umbrella

Exterior
Barn Animals (Chicken, Pig, Cow), Canoe w/Paddles, Garden pots, Garden tools, Grills, Horses, Seeds/bulbs, Skates, Skis & Poles, Sleds, Sleeping bags, Snowshoes, Snow shovel, Tarps, Tent, Wagon, Wheelbarrow

hewhosaysfish
2011-09-16, 06:29 AM
Are tables and chairs really "treasure"?

dsmiles
2011-09-16, 06:43 AM
Are tables and chairs really "treasure"?If you can sell it for coin, it's treasure, bro.

GodGoblin
2011-09-16, 06:55 AM
Its all about how you describe them, 'Table and chairs' isnt treasure but 'Antique mahoghanny dining chairs, carved with intricate paterns depicting forest scenes of serenity, they are obviously of Elven craftsmanship and padded with a deep crimson coloured leather' is most certainly treasure. :smallwink:

EvilDM
2011-09-16, 10:59 AM
How much treasure would you find in a townperson's house?
I don't mean just coinage or magic, I mean all of it.
Livestock, Paintings, silverware, tables, chairs, books, weapons, etc...

Depends on the type of house, sounds like you're thinking a noble or rich merchant type.

If you are looking for ideas, I found that taking a tour of historic home or homes is an excellent way to visualize what players might find in a residence and how those residences are set up. Local historical societies usually have period pieces spanning many generations also.

Antique shops, estate sales and some yard sales are also excellent visual reference point. I've found and have been able to get a hands on look at a lot of things I never would have thought of that have made their way into my games. A camera (be careful with those at antique shops, they don't always appreciate it) helps you remember.

Mastikator
2011-09-16, 12:23 PM
Possibly found in locations....

Bathroom
[lots of stuff]

So, the average townsperson lives in a mansion?

What epoc and standard of living are we talking about? A viking house only has one room and not much treasure, a sci-fi house probably has several rooms filled with tech-stuff and furniture.