Let's build a nation!
Your list is similar to how I think of settlements. I always ask myself certain questions as I make them:
How needy is the settlement? Are they in desperate need of adventurers, or are adventurers mere mercenaries to them?
How wealthy is the settlement? Is there a market, and is it big enough to have expensive magical items?
Is the settlement culturally compatible with the adventurers? Will the party encounter any friction with local customs?
Your list is similar to how I think of settlements. I always ask myself certain questions as I make them:
How needy is the settlement? Are they in desperate need of adventurers, or are adventurers mere mercenaries to them?
How wealthy is the settlement? Is there a market, and is it big enough to have expensive magical items?
Is the settlement culturally compatible with the adventurers? Will the party encounter any friction with local customs?