Big Grimbo
Summary
Big Grimbo is a weapons merchant operating at the New Smoke market during Session 8 of the campaign. He specializes in polearms, maintaining a stall where he sells spears, halberds, and staffs. Big Grimbo insists that customers address him with "Big" in front of his name, making it clear this is part of his preferred title. He conducted a transaction with Safia, selling a technologically-enhanced halberd in exchange for 9 coins and a bag of weed.
Appearance
The transcript does not provide specific details about Big Grimbo's physical appearance or mannerisms beyond his insistence on being called "Big Grimbo" with the "big" in front.
History
Session 8
Big Grimbo operates his weapons stall at the New Smoke market when Safia approaches looking for a halberd. He quotes a price of nine coins for the weapon, which features visible circuitry running through it—a technological enhancement that sets it apart from standard weapons.
When Safia offers a bag of weed as part of the payment, Big Grimbo initially attempts to create drama by acting as if cannabis is illegal, saying "I don't know what you're talking about, Kit." However, he quickly abandons this pretense when called out, admitting with the phrase "Excuse me for trying to add a little pageantry to my day." The transaction concludes with Big Grimbo accepting the 9 coins plus the bag of weed in exchange for the halberd.
Big Grimbo takes pride in his craftsmanship, claiming to have created the technological halberd himself. As he explains: "This is great work. I did this. Did this work myself. I took two things and then I put them together and it made it one better thing." He concludes the sale by telling Safia to "Tell them Big Grimbo sent you," reinforcing both his name and his desire for reputation.
Key Attributes
- Merchant specialization: Sells polearms including spears, halberds, and staffs
- Craftsman: Claims to have personally created the technologically-enhanced weapons he sells by combining components
- Name preference: Insists customers call him "Big Grimbo" with the "big" in front
- Personality: Attempts to add theatrical flair ("pageantry") to his transactions, though willing to drop the act when challenged
- Accepts alternative payment: Willing to take cannabis as part of payment for goods
- Voiced by: Shawn, the Game Master