You run a tavern in a town, or even a city. Patrons visit your establishment where you may or may not be present, and eat, drink, or talk. It is a constant source of income for you. Whether you are aware of it or not, your business is a vital meeting place for all sorts of people in your area. Depending on the nature of your establishment, it may even have paid lodgings or other services.
- Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: lnsight, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools
- Languages: Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: Equipment: A set of artisan's tools (one of your choice), a deed to your tavern, pub, bar, etc. a set of traveler's clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp
The business you own or owned can be chosen or rolled for below. Some will earn more income than others. The costs, responsibilities, and income you can earn from this business are ultimately decided by your DM. The income levels are merely suggestions and not rules.
| d8 | Business |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bar (modest) |
| 2 | Pub (modest) |
| 3 | Tavern (comfortable) |
| 4 | Inn (comfortable) |
| 5 | Lodge (comfortable) |
| 6 | Hotel (wealthy) |
| 7 | Brothel (wealthy) |
| 8 | Resort (aristocratic) |
The titular tavern that you own is a constant source of income for you. At your GM's discretion, if you have a means of collecting the money from your tavern, you maybe gain a certain amount of GP according to the number of days it has been since you've last been to your tavern. If your tavern is unstaffed or closed while you are away, you do not gain extra income for those days. It is entirely up to your DM what factors apply to your tavern, and how much money it makes in a given day. As a suggestion for shorthand income calculation, a tavern could be suggested to make an amount of GP equal to the income level associated with it. For example, a hotel (wealthy) might generate 4 GP or more for every day it is open.
Suggested Characteristics
Owning a tavern may affect your worldview or outlook on life. Consider the following.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have overheard many stories at my business and can remember some of them |
| 2 | I have learned seductive techniques to keep a certain demographic of customers coming to my establishment. |
| 3 | I often advertise my business on my travels, just in case. |
| 4 | I am constantly thinking of new recipes based on the different ingredients I find in my adventures to try once I get back to my business. |
| 5 | I am an opportunist and never miss an opportunity to make a bit of extra coin. |
| 6 | I like to talk at great length about my business |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Service. When you're working, always give service with a smile! (Neutral) |
| 2 | The customer is always right, no matter the circumstance. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Money. The only thing that matters is how much wealth my tavern can make. (Evil) |
| 4 | Community. The greatest benefit my tavern provides is a sense of unity for my community. (Good) |
| 5 | Pleasure. My greatest wish is that all who visit my establishment can indulge in their desires. (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Safety. Running a tavern has taught me the value in discretion, caution, and moderation. (Lawful) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My life revolves around my business, and I am constantly seeking to find ways to improve it. |
| 2 | I am incredibly grateful to all the customers who visit my establishment |
| 3 | I met my lover through my own tavern, and I cherish them. |
| 4 | I am extremely proud of a certain beverage I sell and would rue the day it faded into obscurity. |
| 5 | The thing I care most about is the money I've made through my business. |
| 6 | I will get revenge on those who have harmed my tavern. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | The very alcohol I sell is my greatest vice. |
| 2 | Running my business the way I have has made me a lustful person. |
| 3 | I pay more attention to a certain kind of customer than I do others. |
| 4 | I am a shrewd and stingy person, and do not part easily with the coin I earn. |
| 5 | My business is unsuccessful and I am spiteful because of it. |
| 6 | I am horribly jealous of other taverns and won't be caught dead in one. |
You used to own a tavern or bar, but it went out of business. You may be an adventurer now because you have no other options or you may have simply abandoned your business for greater glory.
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