Game Systems 10 Candles, 3 Raccoons in a Trenchcoat, Cracker Barrel Has Fallen, Dungeon World, Goblin Prom, Lasers & Feelings, Masks, Perils & Princesses, Starfinder2e, Monster of the Week, Dungeons & Dragons 5e, Pathfinder 2e

The Painted Bugbear

Game Master

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Welcome, adventurer, and thanks for visiting! I'm The Painted Bugbear, or better known as Al! I've been playing Dungeons & Dragons 5e since 2014 and started as a Dungeon Master in 2015, slowly expanding into other games such as Monster of the Week, 10 Candles, and Perils & Princesses, as well as some zanier ones like Cracker Barrel Has Fallen, Goblin Prom, and 3 Raccoons in a Trenchcoat! I've also served as a professional Game Master at Gen Con since 2025!

I love crafting stories and telling tales with others while being goofy and having fun, and I hope to bring that energy to your table! I pride myself in providing an engaging and entertaining experience, especially for those that are new to tabletop games, so please don't hesitate to jump in if you've never played before. I can offer several games ranging from one-shots to full campaigns!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to me in my stories and at my table, meaning that I will make sure to do my best to provide a comfortable setting for all in attendance and will not tolerate discrimination. I also do not allow generative artificial intelligence at my table; if you need assistance coming up with a backstory or character art, please feel free to reach out to me rather than a bot!

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Great GM!

September 14, 2026

I attended a Goblin Prom session. Pacing and storytelling were great, and the campaign was well run.

Sage M

Great first time experience

August 31, 2026

My first time playing D&D. This was a great space and event for the experience. It was very open and allowed for questions, didn’t feel rushed, and everyone playing was very friendly. Would join again.

Jason Hoskin

Amazing!!!

August 31, 2026

This was such a lovely time! Al was very creative, informative, patient, and knowledgeable. Never once made we feel weird and I recommend it to everyone!!

Brittany Bates

AL ROCKS

May 29, 2026

AL is an incredible DM who brings years of experience, creativity, and passion to his campaigns. He has a real talent for making seasoned players and newcomers feel welcome. Also, his sense of humor keeps the group engaged as they gear up for battle. Do yourself a favor and book AL for your next game!

BearBonez

Thoroughly Enjoyable

May 28, 2026

I’ve played with Al both for a long campaign and a few of his one shots and he’s always great. Creative and knowledgeable, all the qualities you want in a GM

Jason Thomas