![[GristaPathfinder.webp]] # Grista _Dwarf Tavernkeeper | [[Sleeping Giant]] | [[Phandalin]]_ ## Summary Gruff dwarven tavernkeeper who runs the [[Sleeping Giant]], where the heroes first encountered the [[Redbrands]] and where her arm-wrestling scam led to a massive tavern brawl. %% ## Now Runs the [[Sleeping Giant]] in [[Phandalin]]. ## Appearance Stout dwarf with a broad, muscular frame, gray hair in a loose bun, and sharp dark eyes beneath bushy brows, in practical clothes stained with ale and grease. ## Personality Blunt and practical, unafraid to speak her mind, with a thick dwarvish accent and little patience for fools. Respects strength and straightforwardness, and has a soft spot for those who earn her respect — not that she'd admit it. ## Quote _"You got coin, you're welcome. You don't, then don't waste my time."_ ## Background **A hard road to Phandalin:** She lived a hard life even by dwarven standards, working the mountain mines alongside her kin until a mining accident killed her family. She left the mountains and settled in [[Phandalin]], keeping order over the [[Sleeping Giant Taphouse|Sleeping Giant]]'s rough clientele through toughness and respect. ## Stats **Base:** Commoner (MM p.345), with tavern brawler abilities. %%