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

Shannon Ellis

Tiefling Furniture Maker ♀
Portrait of Shannon Ellis

They have a melodious voice.

Ideal: They dream of discovering a new kind of alchemy.

Flaw: They are cheap.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Eliot Pegg

Elf Crime Boss ♂
Portrait of Eliot Pegg

They are always smiling.

Ideal: Love is the only thing worth dying for.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“Excuse me, I just need to go return this old book.”

Laura Silvervalley

Elf Toll Keeper ♀
Portrait of Laura Silvervalley

They wear the robes of a local clergy.

Ideal: Emotions hold us back.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over past decisions.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

“War is brewing to the west.”

Finley Roderick

Dwarf Barbarian ⚥
Portrait of Finley Roderick

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.

Bond: Their brother owns a brewery in the next town over.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Dustin Watson

Tiefling Acrobat ♂
Portrait of Dustin Watson

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.

Flaw: They break into dance at the slightest provocation.

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

“A room with a view, if you don't mind.”

Percival Bryce

Half-Elf Doctor ♂
Portrait of Percival Bryce

Their lip(s) are pierced.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the ebb and flow of magic.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of paladins.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Alicia Monroe

Halfling Ranger ♀
Portrait of Alicia Monroe

They wear a singed alchemist's smock.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right set of connections.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the city guard.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“My peerless paramour.”

Fiona Wolfbrother

Elf Teacher ♀
Portrait of Fiona Wolfbrother

They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.

Ideal: We must embrace change.

Flaw: Kindness is weakness.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a group of wizards.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Sahin Bluepetal

Half-Elf Innkeeper ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Bluepetal

They always carry a stuffed bear.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.

Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.

“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”

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