A tavern scene (NPR render)

sura_tc

The table, stools, and mugs were from Daz tavern dining hall.

All else were modelled in Blender.

Rendered in Blender.

No composition made. No post makeup in GIMP.

Lightning setup was HDRI. (Sunset)

mmitchell_houston

Very nice lighting, and I like the figures. I'd suggest doing something with the background that helps dress the scene. Empty shelves just make us wonder why they're empty. Maybe a window (even shuttered) would give us a sense of space. And, if you threw more shadows on the walls, the figures would stand out more. Nice start, though, and thanks for sharing.