About Character Tavern

Welcome to Character Tavern!

Hey there! I'm Sal, the creator and sole developer behind Character Tavern. This is my little corner of the internet, where I bring together AI Roleplay Character Cards from various sources, making them easily accessible to everyone.

Whether you're into open-source or proprietary chat platforms, Character Tavern is here to help you find and share the characters that make your roleplaying experience truly unique.

What is Character Tavern?

Character Tavern is more than just an aggregator of AI Roleplay Character Cards. It's a platform built on the principles of free speech, open-source values, and, above all, fun. Here, you'll find character cards from a variety of sites—both open-source and proprietary—giving you the freedom to choose and use the ones that suit your style.

Where Do Our Character Cards Come From?

I pull in character cards from some of the best sources out there:

Character Tavern's Core Values

Character Tavern is built on three simple yet powerful values: Free Speech, Open Source, and Fun. Let me break down what these mean to me and to the community I'm building here.

Free Speech Without Judgment

I believe that everyone should have the freedom to explore and enjoy whatever content they like, as long as it doesn't harm real people. Character Tavern is a judgment-free zone where you can create, share, and roleplay without fear of censorship. Your imagination is the only limit here!

To keep things fun and safe for everyone, I’ve set up a few simple guidelines. The platform is pretty open, but it’s good to have some boundaries. I personally keep an eye on the content to make sure it vibes with our community standards. If you’re curious about the details, you can check out the full guidelines over at https://character-tavern.com/legal/content.

Commitment to Open Source

Open-source technology is close to my heart. I've seen too many platforms vanish, taking all your chats and characters with them (yes, I'm looking at you, character.ai). That's why Character Tavern supports open-source tools like SillyTavern, and I encourage you to download your cards so that you always have control over your creations—even if this site someday disappears.

Independence and Fun

This project is a labor of love. I'm just one person doing this because I enjoy it, and I want to keep it fun and sustainable. While I might ask for donations in the future to cover costs (thanks, Vercel and AWS), I promise Character Tavern will never become a soulless corporate site. I'm here to build a community, not a business empire.

A Little About Me

Sal's Profile

Hi, I'm Sal!

I'm a french web developer and sysadmin with a passion for creating projects that are both fun and practical. When I'm not working on Character Tavern, you'll probably find me tinkering with my own SillyTavern instances, using a mix of SillyTavern and OpenRouter (because, sadly, I can't afford to run a model locally).

I'm the only person working on this project, and I'm funding it out of my own pocket—for now. But who knows, maybe someday I'll throw a donation button up there. For now, I'm just enjoying the ride and hoping you will too.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions, suggestions, or just want to chat about roleplaying, feel free to reach out. You can contact me at: Sal@character-tavern.com. I'm always happy to hear from fellow roleplaying enthusiasts!

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy your time at Character Tavern!