You’ve spent years working in a tavern: pouring drinks for thirsty patrons, mopping floors, preparing food, or waiting tables. Your rough-and-tumble life has been lit by torchlight and wreathed in pipe smoke, but the experience has shaped you into the person you are now: sharp-tongued, thick-skinned, and worldly wise.

Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient with Insight and Intimidation.

Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient with brewer’s supplies and one gaming set of your choice.

Languages: You are proficient with one language of your choice.

Equipment: A frayed wash rag, an apron, a set of common clothes, a gaming set, brewer’s supplies, and a pouch containing 10 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Most tavern workers have seen the best and worse in people. While they often have blunt natures, they also make great listeners and usually have practical advice to offer for common predicaments.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I’m always willing to listen to problems and help if I can.
2	I love to be the center of attention and keep the party going.
3	I like it loud and boisterous.
4	Having tried it all, I’m a connoisseur of spirits and always match a patron with the right drink.
5	I want to I now the world around me, so I love people watching.
6	I have a sharp, poisonous tongue.
7	I love hearing stories from faraway places and collect souvenirs from places I hope to someday visit.
8	I have a dark secret that I hide behind a jolly exterior.

d6	Ideal
1	Sobriety. I’ve climbed back on that wagon, and I’m clinging on for dear life. (Lawful)
2	Enabling. There’s always room for one more drink. Let me pour it for you. (Chaotic)
3	Helpful. I’ve heard it all and I like to look out for my patrons by giving helpful advice. (Good)
4	Greedy. The drunk are easiest to cheat. (Evil)
5	Joyous. I’m here for the party. (Any)
6	Searching. My life’s mission is to craft a signature beverage for which I’ll become famous. (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
2	I’m closer to my regulars than my family.
3	This tavern means the world to me.
4	I inherited my position at the tavern. It’s a family business.
5	I am a proud member of the Brotherhood of Booze. I can bond with anyone over a drink.
6	I like cleaning up after others before settling down for a rest.

d6	Flaw
1	I believe that all halflings are thieves, bad luck, or both.
2	I like to butt into other peoples’ conversations.
3	I’ll do anything for tips.
4	I love to collect stories and share them, so I’m a terrible gossip.
5	I collect stray animals which I let live in my tavern.
6	I love a game of chance and am always trying to get into a game. When gaming, I take risks that I shouldn’t.