Hi, 1’m Stu!

I started playing tabletop RPGs back in the 80s with AD&D, Star Frontiers, and Top Secret, and I was hooked from the first roll of the dice. From there it was Marvel and Champions, Pathfinder, Starfinder, and every flavor of D&D that’s come along since. No matter what else I was doing in life, I always came back to the table—because nothing compares to building a story together with friends.

Over the years, I’ve poured myself into world-building, map-making, and character design. My pirate city setting, Black Brine, has become a sprawling playground of intrigue and adventure. Along the way I’ve also dabbled in just about every creative outlet I could find—producing music, designing tokens, building digital tools to make gameplay smoother, and even running a YouTube channel (CouchWarriorTV) where I shared immersive Skyrim stories for a decade. I’ve narrated an audiobook, produced original soundscapes, and spent countless hours shaping adventures that feel alive.

At the table, I’m a storyteller first. I love weaving together character backstories, creating memorable NPCs, and finding ways to make every player shine. My style is collaborative and down-to-earth—I want you to feel like your choices matter, because they do. I enjoy taking the familiar comfort of settings like the Forgotten Realms and adding in my own creations so the world feels both grounded and fresh.

What keeps me coming back is simple: I love watching characters grow, bonds form, and impossible moments unfold when a group of players leans all the way into the story. That’s what makes the game magic.