Bimnick Brighttink

Bimnick Brighttink wasn't always the weathered barkeep of the Rusty Anvil—once he was a prospector who delved too deep into the mountainous underdark, seeking fortune and glory like so many young dwarves before him. A catastrophic collapse sealed off his entire expedition team, and Bimnick alone clawed his way back to the surface after three harrowing weeks in absolute darkness, forever changed by the experience. He traded his pickaxe for a tavern license and settled into the Iron Kelm, finding that listening to others' stories felt safer than living his own adventures, and that serving drinks allowed him to remain grounded in community while keeping dangerous ambitions at arm's length. Over two decades, he became an unwitting repository of secrets, scandals, and schemes—every merchant dispute, every hidden affair, every whispered plot eventually found its way to his bar, and Bimnick learned that information was more valuable than any ore vein. His initial suspicion of newcomers stems from the unpredictability they bring, yet beneath his guarded exterior lies a genuine desire to help those he deems worthy, born from his own desperate need for aid during those dark days underground. The scars on his hands and the tremor in his voice when speaking of deep places are the only outward signs of his ordeal, but anyone who stays long enough at the bar recognizes that Bimnick's weary eyes hold the weight of a man who has already faced his darkest fears.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

12, modifier 1

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

15, modifier 2

Serve Drink

As an action, Bimnick can serve a drink to an ally, granting them 1d4 temporary hit points.

Gather Rumors

As a bonus action, Bimnick can listen to patrons, making a DC 15 Intelligence check to uncover a secret or rumor.

Barkeep's Wisdom

Bimnick can use his action to grant an ally advantage on their next ability check or saving throw by sharing sage advice.

Underdark's Grasp

Once per long rest, Bimnick can summon the shadows of the Underdark, creating a 15 ft. radius of dim light that imposes disadvantage on enemies' attack rolls for 1 minute.

Keen Insight

Advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks.

Tavern Keeper

Can gather information from patrons, gaining advantage on Intelligence checks related to local rumors.

strength

5

dexterity

1

constitution

7

intelligence

6

wisdom

8

charisma

5

Poison