Dwarven Barkeep — Inverted Temple Alchemical Library
Groin the Brewer is a grizzled, cantankerous Dwarven Brewer who operates out of the Alchemical Library of the Inverted Temple, the Bhan-Ember and Scribes resistance base in Jupiter’s Undershell. He is the Alchemical Library’s self-appointed guardian and the last living keeper of the Ambrosius brewing traditions.
Personality
Gruff, curmudgeonly, and intensely passionate about ale — specifically about finding the lost recipe for Bugman’s Ale. He does not suffer fools and is quick to accuse strangers of being Solari spies.
“Don’t blow the froth off! It’s the best part!”
What He Knows
- The Ambrosius Monks once meditated in the temple on the socialities of their lives.
- Brasser lost his mind after staring too long into the waters of Lake Ruthaba.
- He is desperately seeking the lost recipe for Bugman’s Ale — a legendary brew of extraordinary potency that bolsters resolve and grants temporary immunity to fear. Despite the destruction of the brewery, the creator Josef Bugman survived, and the ale can still be found in famous taverns.
Hidden Knowledge (Revealed on Good Roleplay / High Insight)
He can point out a loose rock carving that conceals a lost Dwarven distilling technique. The ale produced from this technique grants immunity to fear for several hours — though it counts as four drinks due to its potency.
Negative Reaction (Bad Roleplay / Failed Deception)
He loudly accuses the party of being Ecclesia Solari spies sent to “finish the de-canonization job” on Brasser.