James Bay

Summary
James Bay is the starting town for all new colonists in Northwind. It contains differnt animals, trees, and ores that can be hunted/cut/mined. It has six cabins that allows you to buy or sell items. It has three main exits: one from the east near the ocean, one near the north, and one to the west through a cave. Colonist can get to St. Paul via the ship, which sets sail from the James Bay Docks, south of town circle.

James Bay Docks
James Bay dock is where colonist gets off/on when the transport ship arrives. When arriving, barrels and stock of crates surround the docks. Walking down will greet you two NPCs named Nigel Connington and Gordon Smith. Nigel Connington will give you crates to finish certain contracts. Gordon Smith will give you an estimated time when the transit ship is arriving and how much the fee is to climb aboard (2 pounds).

Function
James Bay is used primarily for it's resources for new players. New players can level up their professions there, earn money, and buy weapons at the local vendors. It's also used as a travel landmark for explorers, and a location occupied by the Hudson's Bay Company.

Location
It's located right next to the Plains of Adam and is located near one of the edges of the map.

NPCs
 Isaac Matthews is a food merchant who is located in a house northwest from the town circle. Marcus Francois is a clothing merchant located directly north from the town circle. Philip Francois is a Barber merchant located inside of Marcus Fancois clothing cabin. Maria Clarke sells hunting supplies and is located east of the town circle. Tobias Pierce sells weapons and arms and is located southeast from the town circle. Roscoe Morrison owns the James Bay Bank and is located south from the town circle. Oscar Goldshire is a Office clerk up stairs inside of Roscoe Morrison cabin. Jamie Woods owns the lumber shops for the town and is located southwest from the town circle.</li> Claude Cartier owns the fur trading post of the town and is located far southwest from the town circle.</li> Abraham Ward inside of Isaac Matthews cabin up stairs and give you the quest of Bounty hunting.</li> George Crowley inside of Isaac Mathews cabin and is a Former Colour Sergeant.</li> Nigel Connington stands near the docks and offers contracts in exchange for pounds.</li> Gordon Smith gives players information on when the ship is coming and the fees required to board it.</li> </ul>