Solo-Developed & Bootstrapped

About Character Tavern

A passion project built by one developer for the community. No investors, no corporate oversight - just a space where creativity thrives.

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Sal's Profile

Hey, I'm Sal!

🦋 They / Them 🇫🇷 France 👩‍💻 Solo Developer 🌐 EN/FR

I'm the sole developer behind Character Tavern - a completely bootstrapped project I've been building from scratch. No team, no investors, just me pouring my heart into creating something I wish existed.

When I'm not coding, I'm probably doing degenerate stuff with SillyTavern and OpenRouter (because running local models is expensive!).

Want to chat? I don't accept DMs, but feel free to ping me in the Discord server: @selaubeurre

What I Stand For

Character Tavern is built on principles that put creators first.

Freedom to Create

Express yourself freely in private roleplays - no limits on imagination. For public content, you choose what to see with our filtering system. Your creative space, your rules.

Your Characters, Your Control

I've watched platforms disappear, taking everyone's content with them. That's why you can download your characters and use them anywhere - even if Character Tavern isn't around someday.

Bootstrapped & Independent

No investors, no corporate oversight, no VC money. Just me, building what I wish existed. I may need help with server costs, but I'll never sell out or compromise on values.

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Everything You Need

A complete platform for discovering, creating, and chatting with AI characters.

Discover Characters

Browse thousands of unique AI characters created by our community. From fantasy heroes to slice-of-life companions.

Create Your Own

Bring your characters to life with our intuitive creator. AI-assisted tools help you craft detailed personalities.

Chat Anywhere

Chat directly on the platform with premium AI models, or export your characters to SillyTavern and other tools.

Your Library

Save your favorites to a personal library. Organize, manage, and access your collection anytime.

Content Freedom

You decide what you see. Our filter system puts control in your hands instead of blanket censorship.

Export & Own

Download your characters in standard formats. No lock-in, no walled gardens. Your creations are yours.

How It Works

Get started in three simple steps.

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Browse or Create

Explore the catalog or create your own character

02

Add to Library

Save favorites to your personal collection

03

Chat or Export

Talk with AI models or export anywhere

Join the Community

Get the latest updates, share ideas, get help, or just hang out with fellow creators.

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Ready to Dive In?

Join thousands of creators and roleplayers. Discover unique characters, create your own, and be part of a community that values creative freedom.

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