Drunk Patron 03 by Novaminis

He swore he'd only have the one — that was three hours and both bottles ago, and now he's everyone's problem.

• ✔ 32mm scale resin miniature, printed fresh to order in the UK
• ✔ Supplied unpainted and ready to prime
• ✔ Compatible with D&D, Pathfinder, and all tabletop RPGs
• ✔ Equally at home on the gaming table or the display shelf

This is Drunk Patron 03 — the third variation in Novaminis' wonderfully rowdy tavern regular series, and arguably the most expressive of the trio. Where earlier variants might be slumped or stumbling, this fellow has reached the belligerent stage of the evening. He stands wide-legged and swaying, arms thrown out with a bottle clutched in each hand — one brandished aloft in triumph, the other dangling at his side. His bearded face is split into a grinning, glassy-eyed expression that says he's absolutely convinced he's the life of the party.

The sculpt captures the dishevelled charm of a man whose shirt has come half-untucked, his laced breeches and heavy boots speaking to a working-class background that hasn't stopped him spending his wages at the bar. The dynamic, off-balance pose gives him real movement — he looks like he might lurch forward at any moment, and the detail in his wild hair, stitched clothing, and knuckled grip on those bottles rewards close painting attention.

This is a character sculpt built for storytelling. Paint him in weathered browns and muted linens for a down-at-heel regular, or go brighter to suggest a merchant celebrating a windfall. Either way, he fills out any tavern scene with immediate personality.

Particularly well suited to adventurers who:

• Need richly detailed tavern NPCs to populate their inn or alehouse encounters
• Are running urban campaigns where background characters add depth to city scenes
• Want a memorable figure for a comedy encounter, brawl, or unexpected plot hook
• Collect display-quality NPC miniatures with strong narrative character
• Already have Drunk Patron 01 or 02 and want to complete the set

Encounter Hook: The party has barely sat down when this man lurches into their table, sloshing ale across their map and slurring something about a "treasure" he found near the old mill — before his eyes roll back and he collapses into the nearest chair. Is he just drunk, or did someone slip something into his drink to keep him quiet?

Details

Supplied unpainted and unassembled. Printed at 32mm heroic scale. The dynamic pose with outstretched arms photographs beautifully once painted and makes a characterful addition to any tavern diorama or display shelf.

Sculpted by Novaminis — visit their collection to see more of their characterful work.

Pairs well with other NPCs and townsfolk and forest and wilderness encounters — or explore more from Novaminis.

Two black cats who have never once assisted with packing but maintain excellent morale.

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