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Gristleburst

A reckless goblin alchemist's experiments are as likely to start a fire as win a fight, making for a useful but volatile ally.

uniqueGoblinHumanoid

Gristleburst is a chaotic-neutral Goblin alchemist whose reckless experiments are as likely to start a fire as to win a fight — a useful, volatile ally.

Hooks

  • When the heroes are following a treasure map through a dangerous wilderness, Gristleburst agrees to show them a safe path in exchange for a share of the loot.
  • The heroes are hunting an arsonist, and Gristleburst can help identify blast patterns and accelerants the arsonist used to set the blaze.
  • Gristleburst's reckless alchemy inadvertently sets a stand of trees or a building on fire, and he needs urgent help to put the fire out before it spreads.

In play

To identify him, use Recall Knowledge — Humanoid (Society): DC 26; Unspecific Lore: DC 24; Specific Lore: DC 21.

He is trained in Acrobatics +7, Crafting +8, Intimidation +6, Nature +7, Stealth +7, and Survival +7, and speaks Common and Goblin.

Level 2

Perception +7 · Languages Common, Goblin · Skills Acrobatics +7, Crafting +8, Intimidation +6, Nature +7, Stealth +7, Survival +7

STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
+1+3+1+4+1+0
ACFortRefWill
18+10+8+6

HP 30

Speed 25 feet

Actions

  • Melee Dagger [Single Action] +9 (Agile, versatile S), Damage 1d4+1 piercing
  • Ranged Lesser alchemist's fire [Single Action] +11 (range 20 ft, Splash), Damage 1d8+1 fire
  • Ranged Lesser acid flask [Single Action] +11 (range 20 ft, Splash), Damage 1d6 persistent acid damage
  • Ranged Dagger [Single Action] +11 (Agile, thrown 10 feet, versatile S), Damage 1d4+1 piercing