BLACK SHARK ENTERPRISES

Taverns are often common backdrops for all types of RPG settings. There are many common tropes: bar brawls, mysterious patrons, the bar is a trap, etc. This list doesn't contain any of those. This list is more about backdrop. These are events that happen in the tavern that have nothing to do with the PC's, unless of course they decide to become involved. Be warned. Taverns are dangerous places because PC's tend to go crazy there. Diving down ratholes you never meant them to e

This is yet another post in the dockside series. Today we will be examining pawn shops and how they might be used in your fantasy campaign. We will look briefly at the history of pawn shops around the world and demonstrate the working relationship between sailors and pawn shops, before presenting the list itself. First, let's define what a pawn shop really is. A pawn shop is a poor man's bank. A pawnbroker is a businessman who makes money by charging interest on short term lo

This week's theme has been what would the PC's see in a busy port. Continuing that theme, today's table is a collection of encounters with other, busy people on the docks. I hope this helps to bring some life and "sea salt" to your RPG's. Enjoy. A sorcerer's apprentice is going from ship to ship looking for fresh fish eyes. A newly-promoted ship's officer is heading out with his mates to celebrate. An old woman on the docks begs for food for both her cat and herself. A pair o

We've been discussing things that one might find on the dockside this week. One cannot ignore the fact that the reason most people go to the docks is to find a ship. If you find yourself in need of a few quick ships, then you can use the table below. A few rolls on this table and you'll have your whole harbor filled up before you know it; just don't forget WHY the PC's are on the docks to begin with. Without further flapping, here is today's table -- Enjoy. Name

When the ships dock at port, everyone knows there are bars filled with loose women and thirsty men. Of course, there must be some sort of a fort or barracks filled with soldiers to keep things from getting too rowdy. Beyond those things, however, what might the PC's find if they explore along the docks in a port town? This is the simple theme of this week's tables. We will start off with a list of 20 dock-side businesses. Bait and Tackle shop Rope and Sailmakers Guildhall Bar

This post contains additional material for our supplement Tavern Workers. If you aren't familiar with it, please click on the link or the picture to become enlightened. We thank you for your support. If you are familiar with it, then here is some additional material that fits in with the text of that supplement. If you don't have the supplement, don't worry. You will be able to use all of the stuff below without having it. Enjoy and Happy Gaming! The Wharf Rats Here are the s