The Rat & Shark Tavern
292 year old Human construction, small sized
Location: Retforth
Owned by: Jacob Platt
A small brick house with a slate tile roof. The tavern keepers are attentive and hospitable, ensuring that every guest feels valued.
Overheard...
- "It's going to be a fine season, mark my words."
- "Drinks are on Weekol tonight!"
- "Thank Xor for this drink!"
- "I wanted to be an adventurer when I was a kid."
- "Jacob Platt is a good man. Good at getting me drunk, at least!"
- "The Adventurers Guild Hall pays well if you think you're strong enough." (Tell me more)
Punters
At the tavern right now are:
- Weekol Rhothuth - Angler - Elder (59) ♂ Tiefling - He is an elderly tiefling with silver eyes, short purple and grey streaked hair in a side parting, a clean shaven face, and plum skin. He has small curled horns.
- Hilda Blanchard - Dairy Farmer - Elder (72) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with amber eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), long styled silver hair, and olive skin.
- Walterus Wilcox - Angler - Adult (47) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with grey eyes, long flowing red hair, a full beard, and pale white skin.
- Dáiin Malone - Vegetable Farmer - Adult (46) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with blue eyes, short dyed auburn hair in a side parting, a clean shaven face, and light brown skin.
- Keziah Wilkins of Brierridge - Farmer - Adult (28) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with hazel eyes, black hair in a ponytail, and dark brown skin.
- Teresa Hull - Angler - Adult (24) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with grey eyes, short curly auburn hair, and olive skin.
- Searu Hartley - Farmer - Elder (64) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with grey eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), short dark-brown and grey streaked hair in a side parting, and light brown skin.
- Kate Songnoggin - Adult (27) ♀ Tiefling - She is an adult tiefling with silver eyes, long flowing auburn hair, and plum skin. She has large curled horns.
Behind the bar
At this location, items are priced between 104% and 117% of their base value.
| Available | Price | Value | Item | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 gp 5 sp | 6 gp | Bottle of Whisky | A bottle of whisky containing 16 glasses. A fairly average Human whisky. | 1½ lbs. |
| 1 | 13 gp | 12 gp | Bottle of Fine Whisky | A bottle of whisky containing 16 glasses. Very fine aged whisky. | 1½ lbs. |
| 4 | 4 gp 6 sp | 4 gp | Bottle of Mead | A bottle of mead containing 8 cups. A fine mead made from honey. | 1½ lbs. |
| 7 | 5 sp 8 cp | 5 sp | Cup of Mead | A fine mead made from honey. | |
| 12 | 4 sp 3 cp | 4 sp | Dram of Whisky | A fairly average Human whisky. | |
| 3 | 8 sp 7 cp | 8 sp | Dram of Fine Whisky | Very fine aged whisky. | |
| 4 | 6 cp | 5 cp | Glass of Retforth Red Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. | |
| 1 | 1 sp 1 cp | 1 sp | Glass of Spiced Wine | A bottle of spiced red wine, served warm. | |
| 134 | 5 cp | 4 cp | Mug of Ale | Bog standard ale. | |
| 138 | 9 cp | 8 cp | Mug of Jacob's Reserve Stout | A dark, dry stout from Jacob's special batch. | |
| 148 | 7 cp | 6 cp | Mug of Retforth Special Brew | A larger, the hops sourced from nearby. | |
| 19 | 2 sp 3 cp | 2 sp | Pitcher of Ale | A gallon of bog standard ale, served in a pitcher. | 10 lbs. |
| 7 | 2 gp 7 sp | 2 gp 4 sp | Pitcher of Reisling (Vintage 797) | A lower alcohol white. Aromatic, delicate, racy, and expressive. | 1½ lbs. |
| 1 | 2 sp 2 cp | 2 sp | Pitcher of Retforth White Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. A pitcher holds 5 generous cups. |
Note
- Undamaged empty bottles can be returned for a 1 gp refund.
Occupants
| Name | Role | Age | Gender | Race | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Gooldward | Bar Keeper | 65 | Female | Human | She is an elderly human with brown eyes, dark-brown hair in a ponytail, and medium brown skin. |
| Dora Platinumfoot-Caton | 3 | Female | Human | She is a human child with grey eyes, shoulder-length auburn hair, and light brown skin. | |
| Jacob Platt | Tavern Keeper | 31 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with amber eyes, auburn hair in braids, stubble, and medium brown skin. |
| Joel Church | Tavern Keeper's Apprentice | 18 | Male | Human | He is an adolescent human with hazel eyes, a shaved head, and medium brown skin. |
| Lavini Platinumfoot-Caton | Bar Keeper | 46 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with brown eyes, very short black hair, and medium brown skin. |
| Maude Platinumfoot-Caton | 1 | Female | Human | She is an infant human with blue eyes, a bald head, and pale white skin. | |
| Neer Platt | 1 | Male | Human | He is an infant human with amber eyes, wisps of auburn hair, and light brown skin. | |
| Polly Platinumfoot-Caton | Housekeeper | 20 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with brown eyes, long tied back black hair, and medium brown skin. |
| Roger Tinsmelter-Smokeworthy | Tavern Keeper's Apprentice | 18 | Male | Human | He is an adolescent human with amber eyes, a shaved head, and light brown skin. |
| Rogerius Platt | Bar Keeper | 51 | Male | Human | He is an elderly human with amber eyes, very short silver hair, a long beard, and light brown skin. |
| Sheyena Platinumfoot-Caton | Housekeeper | 31 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with brown eyes, long flowing dark-brown hair, and medium brown skin. |
| Ysac Ildachiiil | 53 | Male | Human | He is an elderly human with brown eyes, balding grey hair, a clean shaven face, and medium brown skin. |
Family Tree
- Charity Gooldward (♀/65/Jacob's mother) + Rogerius Platt (♂/51/Jacob's father)
- Jacob Platt (♂/31) + Sheyena Platinumfoot-Caton (♀/31/Jacob's wife)
- Dora Platinumfoot-Caton (♀/3/Jacob's daughter)
- Neer Platt (♂/1/Jacob's son)
- Ysac Ildachiiil (♂/53/Jacob's uncle) + Lavini Platinumfoot-Caton (♀/46/Jacob's grandfather in-law's daughter)
- Polly Platinumfoot-Caton (♀/20/Jacob's cousin)
- Maude Platinumfoot-Caton (♀/1/Jacob's great-niece)