The Frowning Scholar Tavern
18 year old Human construction, small sized
Location: Port Highbbrook
Owned by: Simon Hoag
A small brick walled house, just finished. The atmosphere is hushed and subdued, with patrons engaging in quiet conversations.
Overheard...
- "I never trusted those folks over the way."
- "It's going to be a fine season, mark my words."
- "Astrus is stronger than ever!"
- "There's trouble on the wind."
- "Simon Hoag is a good man. Good at getting me drunk, at least!"
Punters
At the tavern right now are:
- Cecelia Hughs - Adult (22) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with hazel eyes, scruffy dark-brown hair, and medium brown skin.
- Owen Hughs - Vintner - Adult (45) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with amber eyes, scruffy auburn hair, a clean shaven face, and light pink skin.
- Owen Hughs - Jeweller - Adult (36) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with blue eyes, a horseshoe of brown hair, a full beard, and light brown skin.
- Hereward Bright-Lucas - Tanner - Adult (44) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with hazel eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), scruffy dyed bright red hair, a clean shaven face, and dark brown skin.
- Finagon of Nerdanan - Farm Hand - Adult (271) ♂ Elf - He is an adult elf with grey eyes, long flowing auburn hair, a full beard, and golden skin.
- Owen Hughs - Master Cobbler - Elder (61) ♂ Human - He is an elderly human with hazel eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), balding black and grey streaked hair, stubble, and black skin.
- Margareta Bolgehead - Elder (67) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with brown eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), short curly white hair, and medium brown skin.
- Flossie Stanley - Adult (34) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with brown eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), dark-brown hair in a ponytail, and medium brown skin.
Behind the bar
At this location, items are priced between 85% and 113% of their base value.
| Available | Price | Value | Item | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 gp 7 sp | 6 gp | Bottle of Whisky | A bottle of whisky containing 16 glasses. A fairly average Human whisky. | 1½ lbs. |
| 1 | 3 gp 7 sp | 4 gp | Bottle of Mead | A bottle of mead containing 8 cups. A fine mead made from honey. | 1½ lbs. |
| 4 | 5 sp 2 cp | 5 sp | Cup of Mead | A fine mead made from honey. | |
| 13 | 3 sp 7 cp | 4 sp | Dram of Whisky | A fairly average Human whisky. | |
| 4 | 6 cp | 5 cp | Glass of Port Highbbrook Rosé Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. | |
| 138 | 5 cp | 4 cp | Mug of Ale | Bog standard ale. | |
| 130 | 7 cp | 6 cp | Mug of Pale Ale | A light and pleasant pale-ale, brewed to a 18 year old recipe. | |
| 131 | 7 cp | 6 cp | Mug of Port Highbbrook Special Brew | A larger, the hops sourced from nearby. | |
| 18 | 2 sp 1 cp | 2 sp | Pitcher of Ale | A gallon of bog standard ale, served in a pitcher. | 10 lbs. |
| 1 | 2 sp | 2 sp | Pitcher of Port Highbbrook White Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. A pitcher holds 5 generous cups. | |
| 7 | 2 gp 4 sp | 2 gp 4 sp | Pitcher of Reisling (Vintage 797) | A lower alcohol white. Aromatic, delicate, racy, and expressive. | 1½ lbs. |
Note
- Undamaged empty bottles can be returned for a 1 gp refund.
Occupants
| Name | Role | Age | Gender | Race | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice Hoag | Housekeeper | 46 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with amber eyes, scruffy dark-brown hair, and dark brown skin. |
| Fannie Napor | Tavern Keeper's Apprentice | 14 | Female | Human | She is an adolescent human with green eyes, scruffy light-brown hair, and light pink skin. |
| Joanna Mooney | Tavern Keeper's Apprentice | 12 | Female | Human | She is an adolescent human with amber eyes, light-brown hair in a bun, and light pink skin. |
| Simon Hoag | Tavern Keeper | 51 | Male | Human | He is an elderly human with green eyes, short grey hair in a side parting, a clean shaven face, and light pink skin. |
Family Tree
- Simon Hoag (♂/51) + Bernice Hoag nee Ingram (♀/46/Simon's wife)