You work behind the bar of a local tavern, making drinks, collecting coin, and gathering gossip from the patrons that walk through your door. A lifetime of working with the public has made you adept at reading people - and situations - in the blink of an eye. Within a few moments, you know what makes a person tick, you can tease out their heart's desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions and maybe a drink on the house, you can read them like a book. It’s a useful talent, and one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage.

With patrons from far and wide visiting your tavern, you likely know a smattering of other languages and lore from across the land. You've heard your fair share of stories from adventures, put an end to a number of booze-fueled brawls, and doled out a decent bit of advice to honest travelers in need of a friend. At the end of the day, you're willing and able to wear any number of hats to keep your establishment afloat and make sure that your patrons keep coming back.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Deception, Insight, Persuasion and Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Brewer's supplies, one type of gaming set

Languages: Two non-exotic languages of your choice

Equipment: A set of set of common clothes, Brewer's supplies, a set of bone dice or deck of cards,  and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Barkeeps can range from cheerful and upbeat to disinterested if not downright rude. You may be more of an entertainer, sharing stories and enthralling tavern-goers with music, or you may be more reserved and sly, listening to the bustle around you without getting involved. Either way, you put the establishment first and do what it takes to keep things running smoothly.

d8	Personality Trait
1	Flattery is my preferred trick for getting what I want.
2	I'm always looking for a good time with good company.
3	I know how to calm down people just as much as I know how to rile them up.
4	I love to collect local rumors and spread gossip.
5	If you’re looking for a fight, I’ll give you one.
6	I enjoy offering advice to those who need it.
7	I feel most comfortable in a loud and lively setting.
8	It's not all fun and games. Business needs to run smoothly, no matter what.

d6	Ideal
1	Joy. I just want to make people feel happy. (Good)
2	Hospitality. Everyone is welcomed with respect, so long as they return that courtesy. (Lawful)
3	Impulsiveness. You only get one chance at life - live it to the fullest and without restraints. (Chaotic)
4	Exploitation. Drunk people are the easiest to manipulate. (Evil)
5	Impartial. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral)
6	Curiosity. I like to know what goes on inside people's heads and beyond the tavern's walls. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	My regular customers are like family to me.
2	I can bond with anyone as long as I have a drink in hand.
3	I work so that I can pay off an old debt.
4	I’ve met so many travelers while staying in the same place. I need an adventure of my own.
5	My tavern is my home, and it's the most important place in the world to me.
6	I overheard something I shouldn't have and my life may depend on keeping it a secret.

d6	Flaw
1	I'll never pass up on another drink, even if I've already had one too many.
2	I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
3	I'm a shameless gossip and love to meddle in other people's business.
4	I'm hesitant to share my true opinions. I know firsthand how quickly rumors spread and how untrustworthy people can be.
5	There's no room for caution in a life lived to the fullest.
6	When the going gets rough, I'd rather reach for my flask rather than search for a solution.