Before the Tavern: 100 Character Concepts for Tabletop Role-Playing Games

Rachels, Gus; Som, Amelia; Whipjack, Haley

ISBN 10: 048685342X / ISBN 13: 9780486853420

Published by Dover Publications, Incorporated, 2025

Seller Inventory # 26401702681

Synopsis:

Where did you come from before you entered the tavern? From the team behind the Unprepared Casters podcast, this collection of character concepts is the perfect jumping off point when designing compelling characters. For players of TTRPGs, beginners can follow the backstory development guide to create interesting heroes (or villains), while experienced players can take up the challenge of exploring characters outside their comfort zone. Both Game Masters and creative writers will find this book incredibly useful to help them out of a block, or act as inspiration for stories they want to tell. The prompts themselves explore a variety of genres and themes, from traditional fantasy to sci fi to western. Additionally, each prompt will come with character inspiration, with the caveat that everything is customizable for the players. There will also be a list of over 250 names towards the back of the book, organized by meaning, an incredibly useful tool to creatives of all kinds.

About the Author:

Hannah Konetzki is a Graphic Designer and Freelance Illustrator with over 10 years of hands-on experience in visual storytelling and brand communication.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Before the Tavern: 100 Character Concepts ...
Publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Konetzki, Hannah
Condition: New