The Whispering Tavern

Strange occurrences at the local tavern have patrons worried. Glasses move on their own, voices whisper from empty corners, and the temperature drops suddenly. The tavern owner needs someone to investigate the source of these disturbances and put an end to them.

Suggested NPCs

Elena Stormborn

  • Human
  • Non-binary
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Seasonal tax assessor

Character

Motivation
Proving a theory or hypothesis
Personality
Charismatic and persuasive
Background
Innkeeper who knows everyone's secrets

Details

Quirk
Sniffs food like a suspicious cat
Speaking style
Uses religious oaths sparingly but sharply
Private fear
Autumn arriving on the wrong calendar page
Secret
Is the reason the bell rings, not the victim
Signature item
Ring that buzzes when oaths break nearby

Victor Cross

  • Human
  • Female
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Honey broker

Character

Motivation
Creating a school for underprivileged mages
Personality
Charismatic and persuasive
Background
Innkeeper who knows everyone's secrets

Details

Quirk
Blinks in patterns when counting
Speaking style
Mutters tide tables under their breath
Private fear
Being replaced by a stranger
Secret
Their shadow is the real person
Signature item
Ledger written in lemon juice

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