Here Be Taverns

  • Taverns
  • Characters
  • Magic Items
  • Mundane Items
  • Potions
  • Spells
  • Monsters
  • Angels
  • Vikings
  • Traps
  • Plot Hooks
  • Landmarks
  • FactionsPREMIUM
  • TownsPREMIUM
  • EncountersPREMIUM
  • All generators …
  • Oracle
  • Sword & Source Blog
  • Sign up
  • Created by Sword & Source
Here Be Taverns
Join the Discord
Oracle

Characters

Race

Mica Black

Dwarf Ranger ♀
Portrait of Mica Black

They are always serious.

Ideal: All that matters is community growth.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the poor.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Rey Abasi

Elf Book Binder ♂
Portrait of Rey Abasi

They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a keen blade at the right moment.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about acedemics.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a devil-worshipping cult.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Nelson Marshall

Half-Elf Outlander ♂
Portrait of Nelson Marshall

They hate getting wet.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the theives' guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the poor.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.

“This wine is terrible.”

Taylor Mervor

Elf Charioteer ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Mervor

They wear a pair of spectacles that are missing one eyepiece.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will put the rightful ruler on the throne.

“I don't trust the look of that fella over there.”

Henry Hasan

Half-Elf Detective ♂
Portrait of Henry Hasan

They stand with a hunch.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They lose themselves to carnal pleasures too frequently.

Bond: They robbed a powerful person in their past.

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

Josua Duval

Elf Wizard ♂
Portrait of Josua Duval

They knock on every door before going through.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about graveyards.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”

Sarab Ellis

Half-Orc Pastry Chef ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Ellis

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: There is more that unites us than divides us.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Fribbington Knight

Human Bear Leader ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Knight

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

Ideal: They only feel alive when reading from lost tomes.

Flaw: They wish they could commit murder.

Bond: They swore to defend a city from corruption.

“Did you hear about those blasted wood elves? Snuck into town last night and freed all the livestock, they did! It's going to be days rounding them back up again.”

Roman Reddy

Gnome Alchemist ♂
Portrait of Roman Reddy

They have a frank quality to their voice.

Ideal: They only feel alive when preforming for their loved ones.

Flaw: They always escalate an argument to violence.

Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.

“This ale tastes like gunk.”

Character designs by

Avatar for Icarus Games Icarus Games

Character portraits by

Avatar for DM Heroes DM Heroes

NPC Generator with professions and personality

The Character Generator provides a name, personality quirk, and description of the NPC's motivations and bonds. It also includes portraits to inspire!

All the written content for Characters was designed by Icarus Games. The portraits were illustrated and generously provided for this project by DMHeroes.com. If you want to use any of the content, please read the terms first. Happy adventuring!

Tools and articles for TTRPG Fans

Sword & Source creates tools and content for Game Masters, Worldbuilders,
and Tabletop Roleplaying Fanatics.
Subscribe to our newsletter to explore fantasy gaming, improve your skills,
and get advanced access to future projects.

Random Generators

  • Taverns
  • Characters
  • Magic Items
  • Mundane Items
  • Potions
  • Spells
  • Monsters
  • Angels
  • Vikings
  • Traps
  • Plot Hooks
  • Landmarks
  • Factions
  • Towns
  • Encounters
  • Browse all generators

Resources for Game Masters

  • Storycraft - Mobile game for creative adventures with friends
  • Sword & Source - TTRPG Blog & Newsletter
  • LegendKeeper - Collaborative Worldbuilding Software
  • Quickstart Guide to Game Mastering
  • Novus Bestiary - 5e Monster Myths

ROMANTASY GAMES

  • Runes & Romance - Choose your romantasy story

Errata

  • Premium Generators
  • See what's new
  • SRDs
  • Want to use some content?
  • Privacy policy
  • Send feedback or say hi

  • Here Be Taverns is a project by
    Sword & Source
“Winter is coming.”
– George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

Printed from www.herebetaverns.com

Here Be Taverns is a project by Sword & Source
Visit www.swordandsource.ca for more RPG resources