Paizo

Paizo Inc. is a publisher of tabletop roleplaying games and related accessories. Founded in 2002 by Lisa Stevens, the company is best known for its Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Pathfinder, first released in 2008, is a fantasy roleplaying game that evolved from the third edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Paizo also publishes the Starfinder Roleplaying Game, a science-fantasy roleplaying game set in a future version of the Pathfinder universe.

Beyond its core roleplaying games, Paizo produces a wide array of supplementary materials, including adventure paths, modules, campaign setting books, and a vast collection of Pathfinder and Starfinder miniatures. The company also publishes the Pathfinder and Starfinder Society organized play programs, which allow players to participate in ongoing campaigns at conventions and local game stores worldwide. Paizo is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and its open gaming license, which allows other creators to develop content compatible with their systems. The company is based in Everett, Washington.