Economy and Political Stances
Source GM Core pg. 147
Determine the key resources and industries that drive the settlement's economy. The availability of natural resources, skills and specializations of its citizens, and relations with its neighbors can all be factors in determining a settlement's economic success. For example, an area with few resources might be more reliant on technological innovation or military prowess, while a settlement rich in resources will more likely develop an opulent upper class composed of those with the capital to exploit such resources.
These resources can also affect political relationships. An area poor in a specific resource might have a strong trade relationship with another world that has it, or they might rely on conquest and war to plunder what they need! Settlements also disagree about political structures, public policy, religion, and any number of other factors.
You'll also want to consider the significant NPCs of each settlement. This includes the official rulers, but it also includes other major players, whether they act in an official capacity or entirely behind the scenes.
These resources can also affect political relationships. An area poor in a specific resource might have a strong trade relationship with another world that has it, or they might rely on conquest and war to plunder what they need! Settlements also disagree about political structures, public policy, religion, and any number of other factors.
You'll also want to consider the significant NPCs of each settlement. This includes the official rulers, but it also includes other major players, whether they act in an official capacity or entirely behind the scenes.