Represents the size and diversity of a town’s inhabitants.
Cultural Keys:
- Stat 10 (DC 10): Average population size; common services and diversity.
- Stat 15 (DC 15): Above-average population; increased diversity and specialized services.
- Stat 20 (DC 20): Exceptionally large population; major urban center with vast resources.
| Stat Score | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abandoned Outpost: Virtually no inhabitants; possibly a single caretaker or none at all. |
| 2 | Tiny Hamlet: Fewer than 20 people; a small family or two, extremely isolated. |
| 3 | Very Small Hamlet: 20–50 people; a handful of families, limited interaction. |
| 4 | Small Hamlet: 51–75 people; a close-knit community, minimal services. |
| 5 | Large Hamlet: 76–100 people; basic communal facilities start to appear. |
| 6 | Very Small Village: 101–150 people; small clusters of homes, beginning of trade. |
| 7 | Small Village: 151–200 people; a few basic services and a local gathering place. |
| 8 | Medium Village: 201–300 people; more established services, small market. |
| 9 | Large Village: 301–400 people; diverse families, several tradespeople. |
| 10 | Very Large Village: 401–500 people; local governance forms, regular markets. |
| 11 | Small Town: 501–1,000 people; multiple services, beginning of districts. |
| 12 | Medium Town: 1,001–2,000 people; increased diversity, specialized trades. |
| 13 | Large Town: 2,001–3,500 people; significant infrastructure, local institutions. |
| 14 | Very Large Town: 3,501–5,000 people; multiple districts, diverse population. |
| 15 | Small City: 5,001–8,000 people; extensive services, cultural activities. |
| 16 | Medium City: 8,001–12,000 people; regional influence, advanced infrastructure. |
| 17 | Large City: 12,001–18,000 people; numerous institutions, significant trade hubs. |
| 18 | Metropolis: 18,001–25,000 people; major urban center, widespread influence. |
| 19 | Major Metropolis: 25,001–35,000 people; dense population, international significance. |
| 20 | Megalopolis: Over 35,000 people; sprawling cityscape, central to the realm’s affairs. |