With a lifelong love for tabletop gaming and a passion for miniature painting, Ben’s journey from enthusiast to game store owner is a testament to his dedication and expertise in the gaming world. Using experiences from his time managing The Albatross, Ben vision for Dirk’s Tavern goes beyond just selling products; it's about fostering a safe and inclusive community where every gamer feels at home.

Nate has been a part of the commercial street community for almost 12 years and playing games for almost double that. You may have previously seen him serving drinks at Big Mommas, bartending at The Q or walking his chocolate lab Midna on a beautiful day. His love of table top gaming started with the Pokemon TCG but has since grown to include many different types of TCGs and RPGs. Find him at Dirks working on fine tuning a commander deck, looking up the newest Lorcana news, or researching new board games to share with anyone who stops by.

He’s the real boss around here. He came all the way from the Forgotten Realms to Commercial Street to open his tavern, Nate and Ben just work here. He enjoys spending his days surveying his domain. He keeps an eye on everyone and everything happening in the shop. Stop by and pay respect. Or else.