Before the Tavern

Who are you? Where did you come from before you entered the tavern?

Explore a treasure trove of 100 compelling character concepts from the minds behind the TTRPG podcast Unprepared Casters. This collection is essential for tabletop role-playing game enthusiasts of all experience levels — from beginners who want to build captivating heroes and villains to veterans wading into uncharted waters.

For Game Masters and writers, it's a wellspring of inspiration and a cure for writer's block. This compendium also includes a detailed guide to developing fascinating and unique adventurers, as well as tips on how to name characters. Engage in a world of storytelling possibilities with this dynamic backstory development guide and character creation tool. Concept pages are perforated for removal.