Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild

Step into the lively timberyard of Oak & Tide Shipwrights, a family-run workshop where the scent of fresh-cut wood mingles with salty sea air and the steady rhythm of tools shaping timber. This ready-to-use pack provides everything a DM needs to bring shipbuilding, carpentry, and maritime craftsmanship to life in Driftwood Hollow or any small coastal settlement.

Included in this pack:

Martha Tidemere – The master builder and driving force behind Oak & Tide. Blunt, practical, and exceptionally skilled, Martha oversees the construction of vessels and large carpentry projects with steady confidence. Sailors trust her work to keep them safe at sea, making her a respected figure in the community and an excellent source of maritime advice, commissions, and practical problem-solving.

Gregory Tidemere – The welcoming face of the workshop who handles customers, supplies, and negotiations. Gregory’s warmth and easy conversation balance Martha’s direct nature, ensuring visitors feel comfortable while quietly keeping the business running smoothly. His connections with sailors and traders often make him a valuable source of rumors, dockside gossip, and nautical opportunities.

Hannah Tidemere – An inventive young craftswoman whose cluttered workbench is filled with half-built puzzle boxes, unusual hinges, and clever mechanisms. Curious and energetic, Hannah thrives on experimentation and unusual commissions, often creating hidden compartments, secret panels, and mechanical curiosities that intrigue adventurers.

Kane Tidemere – The steady and dependable backbone of the workshop. Quiet, focused, and methodical, Kane prefers the reliable rhythm of shaping planks and beams to experimentation. His craftsmanship ensures every project is strong and functional, and his attention to detail makes him invaluable when repairing ships, wagons, or complex wooden structures.

The Oak & Tide Shipyard – Fully described with atmosphere, layout, and ready-made interactions. From unfinished boat skeletons resting on wooden frames to stacks of drying timber and a chaotic invention bench, the yard offers a vivid setting for ship repairs, custom carpentry, hidden compartments, nautical rumors, and creative commissions that can easily lead adventurers into new stories.

Kane Tidemere

Ancestry/Race: Human

Gender/Pronouns: He/Him

Age: 19

Role/Occupation: Carpenter

Suggested Stat Block: Commoner

Moral Leaning: Steady and dependable

A quiet, methodical craftsman who prefers steady, repetitive work to invention or attention. Kane is the reliable backbone of the workshop, producing the strong, consistent craftsmanship that keeps Oak & Tide Carpentry running smoothly.

Personality

• Calm and patient

• Focused and reliable

• Prefers working quietly rather than talking

• Takes pride in steady, dependable craftsmanship

• Quirk: Often whistles softly while working on repetitive tasks

• Demeanour: Quiet, steady, and focused

Motivation

• Wants: To master the craft and contribute reliably to the family business

• Obstacle: Sometimes overshadowed by his sister’s more inventive work

• Method: Focuses on perfecting the practical skills that keep the workshop running

Secrets

• Minor Secret: He occasionally fixes or finishes some of Hannah’s more chaotic inventions to ensure they actually work

• Major Secret: He quietly worries about whether his steady approach will ever be valued as much as more creative craftsmanship

• Campaign Secret (Optional): His attention to detail might uncover hidden flaws, sabotage, or secret modifications in ships or structures

Connections

• Martha Tidemere: Learned his steady work ethic directly from her

• Gregory Tidemere: Shares his father’s calm and patient personality

• Hannah Tidemere: His twin, whose chaotic creativity he often helps refine

Usage

• Roles: Reliable craftsman, quiet helper, steady support NPC

• Best Fit: Repairs, construction, practical assistance for players

Roleplay Tips

• Voice: Soft-spoken and measured

• Body Language: Focused on work, often quietly observing rather than speaking

Flavour Text

Kane Tidemere works with quiet concentration, shaping beams and planks with practiced precision. While others may be experimenting or negotiating commissions, he is usually found steadily working through whatever task is in front of him.

His calm patience makes him an invaluable part of Oak & Tide Carpentry. Whether fitting planks to a ship’s hull or crafting sturdy furniture, his work is known for its reliability.

Though less flashy than his sister’s inventions, Kane’s craftsmanship forms the dependable backbone of the family workshop.

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