Thorkim Family Farm

Questions

• ASK THORKIM ABOUT PIGLET

Farmer Thorkim points over the gate he guards and says, "See them there lumps o' mud? They ain't no mud at all!" He flashes a wide smile. "Them pigs and piglets are wallowin' about and hiding. They's knowin' somethings going on and tryin' not ter draw no attention to themselves." "Pa Thorkim has an arrangement with the Bacon Man, see. But them pigs been more amorous than usual, and we almost gots more bacon than we know what to do with." He concludes, "Iffen ye bring me one of them shiney coins that've been popular all o'sudden, I might be convinced to look another way while ye sneak in and grab one for yerself. S'that or they're off to the market, in one form or another."

• ASK THORKIM ABOUT <BACON/MAN>

Farmer Thorkim responds, "Pa Thorkim met the Bacon Man years ago. Pa ain't so good at farmin', but ain't none better fer raising piggies. They gots 'em an arrangement, and the Bacon Man stops by real regular to get some of the older ones." "I was curious once about that bacon milk he sells, and pa bought me a glass." Farmer Thorkim shakes his head and makes a face. "It ain't fer me. Some things just ain't meant to be mixed. Somehow, though, that Bacon Man sells it by the barrel full along with all his other, erm, treats."

• ASK THORKIM ABOUT Grooba

Farmer Thorkim looks mortified and leans in to whispers, "I ain't never met her now, ye hear? I ain't for knowin' anyone but the Bacon Man who ever has, but the rumors say she runs some sort of house of ill repute, iffen ye catch my meaning." He straightens and continues, "I ain't for knowin' why the Bacon Man got himself into business with her sorts, but she sure did give him some shiney coins! If ye bring me one, I'll let you inside the pen to try and grab a piggie."

• ASK THORKIM ABOUT COIN

(without coin)

Farmer Thorkim shakes his head. "Sorry there, madam. Pa Thorkim says I gots to keep visitors out." He leans in and whispers, "If you bring me a Grooba Coin, though, I might could find myself distracted with the fence for a bit."

(with coin)

Farmer Thorkim's eyes light up as he gazes at your proffered coin. He clears his throat and glances around before whispering, "If yer sure 'bout partin' with that coin, I'm mighty interested in it. You can sneak in and wallow about with the piggies, maybe get one out without gettin' caught, iffen I can have that coin."

Random Treasure

weapon

• asini pitchfork inset with pink topaz pigs along the haft
• heavy iron rake
• ivory-handled skinning knife
• painted short bow
• sharpened garden rake with glaes tines and a steel-banded shaft
• tarnished steel stiletto

armor

• small round blue shield painted with a circular snake consuming its own tail

clothing

• dark plum and grey sweater in a knitted honeycomb design
• ice-white satin leggings
• linen scrip with silver coin-tipped ties
• pair of tooled leather sandals with small silver clasps
• pink satin gloves with pearl buttons
• raw silk peasant blouse dyed a brilliant green
• red and gold plaid kilt
• rumpled cotton shirt
• rumpled cotton vest
• sailcloth shirt with scrimshaw buttons
• scuffed leather boots
• silk cloak embroidered with a violet panther
• soft blue satin slippers
• soft pink satin slippers
• stained cotton socks
• woven straw hat speckled with muddy brown stains

jewelry

• etched brass anklet
• finely carved walnut ring
• narrow hematite teardrops
• necklace of pearls interspersed with swine charms
• pair of tarnished spectacles
• platinum ring bearing the crest of the Moon Mage Guild
• pink pig nose stud
• pink topaz pig with rencate wings
• silver pin
• silver-belled green leather anklet
• simple jade amulet adorned with white feathers
• slender bone ring etched with the crest of the Moon Mage Guild
• square silver and ebony ring set with a tiny diamond
• tarnished tin ring
• twisted bronze and iron thumb ring
• twisted bronze pin

container

• canvas adventurer's satchel marked with a large black "X" - contains four treasure maps
• engraved leather quiver trimmed with snowbeast fur
• fringed leather pouch decorated with amber beads
• sailcloth weapon harness
• sky-blue wool harness draping emerald wings
• soft purple leather harness displaying graceful aquamarine wings

other

• blackened hide scraper
• chipped soft brush
• cracked stacking block
• lopsided marble
• mud-splattered coin purse - contains copper, bronze, silver, gold, or platinum coins
• muddied colorful sack - contains dyes, dira, and cards
• painted paper fan
• patchwork corduroy pig doll wearing a tiny belled collar
• pea-green pocket lint
• piece of cave bear jerky
• polka-dotted ribbon
• purple seed pods
• rosewood pick carved with a tiny butterfly
• rough oak hair brush with a splintered handle
• set of felt gidii with comedic expressions
• slice of pumpkin pie
• small muddied box - contains assortment of coins/gems. Comes trapped. Flexes to the skill of the person who finds it.
• stone claw sharpener
• vaguely humanoid-shaped chunk of marble
• white lace fan

• random jewels