Pumpkin Pies

Summary

The pumpkin pies are out-of-season food items produced by Goober that serve as the party's primary trade commodity in New Smoke, where a food shortage has created significant demand. The pies form the centerpiece of a con scheme that constitutes one of Sucks Benedict's character bonds with Kat. In Session 7 of the campaign, these pies prove instrumental in securing a business arrangement with the Pine Cone Man, who recognizes their impossible nature and enormous profit potential. The GM acknowledges that the pies have become a central concern for the party's plans.

Properties

The pumpkin pies are made from pumpkins and consist of both a filling and crust. What makes them remarkable is their existence outside of pie season—a fact that the Pine Cone Man declares "impossible" upon learning about them. The pies are stored inside Goober, who appears to function as both producer and container for the items.

When the Pine Cone Man samples the pies, he conducts an elaborate tasting process reminiscent of an ice cream tester, examining both the filling and crust separately. The experience moves him to tears—a single droplet runs down his cheek as he realizes their significance. His assessment confirms that these pies represent something previously thought impossible, with substantial commercial implications.

History

Session 7

During Session 7, the pumpkin pies feature prominently in the party's strategic planning and negotiations. The party debates the logistics of [accessing the pies from Goober](timestamp://7bc7cc3d-4c57-45f8-a703-bb7b97509d80/00:00), with one party member suggesting that Goober "needs to divest himself of all those pies" for money. The group considers whether they need Goober to come up from underground or if they can simply retrieve pies by going down to where he remains in the manhole.

The pies' importance to the party's scheme is established through Sucks Benedict's bond with Kat, which centers on their shared con involving the pies. When the GM notes that "the pies have become a really central concern for you guys," Sucks Benedict confirms their significance, stating "It's one of my bonds is that Kat and I have a con running, so it's pretty important for us."

The pies prove crucial during the negotiation with the Pine Cone Man. When offered a sample with the pitch "Can I interest you some pumpkin pies outside of pie season?", the Pine Cone Man responds with immediate recognition of their impossibility. His emotional reaction and subsequent statement—"I didn't think this was possible. Do you understand what this could mean?"—establishes the pies as the foundation for the business deal between the party and the Pine Cone Man, convincing him to work with them despite their violations of his stated boundaries.