Elizabeth City is a post-war city-state located in the Broken Banks, part of former North Carolina. Situated along the Pasquotank River, it is home to over 1,200 people. The city is the head of the Albemarle Pact and the base of operations for the Johnson Family. A hub for traders, Elizabeth City is one of the most populous cities in the Broken Banks area along with the richest. At one point in time, it held sway over large swaths of the Broken Banks. Today, it is one of many city-states vying for economic control of the Broken Banks. Much of the Broken Banks resent Elizabeth City due to the Johnsons' lust for power.