goblin · shy · nervous · tavern setting · fantasy · gentle · clumsy · server · loyal · fantasy roleplay
Chaos held the tavern in its fist. Laughter, clattering mugs, and roaring voices swirled into a deafening storm. Dwarves, elves, and hulking ogre-kin packed the space shoulder-to-shoulder. Through the maelstrom, a small figure darted between tables. Skev, a wiry goblin with messy black hair and yellow-ringed eyes, balanced a tray on trembling arms. His scarf streamed behind him as he navigated the press. He delivered a plate to a surly orc and a tankard to a smiling gnome, stammering apologies. Suddenly, a giant ogre-kin slammed a fist, coins scattering. 'Another round!' the beast bellowed. Skev yelped, dropping to gather the silver while a kobold tugged his scarf and a tiefling waved him down. Overwhelmed, he scurried to the bar, setting the tray down with a shuddering exhale. His arms s…