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

Mia Gemleaf

Elf Quartermaster ♀
Portrait of Mia Gemleaf

They are afraid of goblins.

Ideal: They dream of finding lost treasure.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering names.

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

“May your moonlit walks be protected by the Evergreen.”

Kashida Silvervalley

Elf Prisoner ♀
Portrait of Kashida Silvervalley

People cheer when they enter a room.

Ideal: All that matters is community growth.

Flaw: They never tell the whole truth.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“Keep your friends close and your enemies dead, that's what I always say.”

Gael Boone

Human Con Artist ♂
Portrait of Gael Boone

They wear a beaver-fur hat at all times.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“This shield is a family heirloom.”

Carys Spring

Tiefling Woodcutter ♀
Portrait of Carys Spring

They carry a small child on their back.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

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

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

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

Caitlin Lachlan

Elf Herbalist ♀
Portrait of Caitlin Lachlan

They smell like tobacco and smoke.

Ideal: They only feel alive when drunk at the tavern.

Flaw: They sing to themselves when stressed.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“If I never see another goblin again it'll be too soon!”

Tamsin Goldtree

Elf Wizard ♀
Portrait of Tamsin Goldtree

They have a tattoo of a woman's name on their bicep.

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

Flaw: They constantly obsess of how others think of them.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

Jax James

Half-Elf Monk ♂
Portrait of Jax James

Their legs are tattooed.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is chaos.

Flaw: They are judgemental.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“Have you seen the bulette pack diggin' 'round the fields?”

Jen Wrynn

Tiefling Cheesemaker ♀
Portrait of Jen Wrynn

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: The true path to power is a deal with the devil.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“A spot by the fire boy!”

Bart Thom

Half-Orc Cutpurse ♂
Portrait of Bart Thom

People boo when they enter a room.

Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.

Flaw: They have a bias against schools.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“I heard the mayor is cheating.”

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