Dribbles

This article is about the character. For the associated quest, see Find Dribbles the Clown. For other uses, see Clown (disambiguation).

Fumm, disguised as Dribbles the Clown, works at the Circus of the Last Days as a clown. He can be found at the Circus in Rivington in Act 3, as well as various locations around Baldur's Gate.

“

Buddy the dog is my very best friend. Do you know why?

Because with him, anything is paw-sible. Wa-hey!

„

— Dribbles telling a joke at the Circus of the Last Days

Overview

Background

Dribbles the Clown, born Norris Greenie, is the "star" and one of the most popular shows at the Circus of the Last Days. Unfortunately, he is killed by cultists of Bhaal sometime before the party reaches Baldur's Gate and replaced by Fumm.

History

For a decade, Dumpty Dumpling was the headline act at the Circus of the Last Days. However, Dumpty's love of clowning was fading. During one of his performances, Norris Greene volunteered himself when Dumpty called for one from the crowd. Norris quickly enthralled the crowd with his quick wit and one-liners. Lucretious, seeing his potential, offered Norris a job on the spot.

Involvement

Act Three

'Dribbles the Clown' can first be encountered at the Circus of the Last Days doing a comedy routine. One member of his audience is Quinton. On approaching the stage 'Dribbles' calls upon a member of the party to join him on stage, where it is eventually revealed that this Dribbles is actually a Doppelganger named Fumm.

Warlocks and Rogues can attempt to see through the clown disguise - passing the check allows the character to cautiously go on stage, allowing the party to preemptively strike the evil clown. Doing so also grants the  Taking the Spotlight inspiration to party members with the Entertainer background.

After the fight, Lucretious asks the party to find Dribbles. The parts of his body can be found strewn across Baldur's Gate. After his parts are returned, Lucretious says she is able to resurrect him so that he can continue performing.

Party interactions

The player character can suggest one of their party members go up on the stage when their group is called on. Some companions approve of being called up on stage, while others disapprove. The interactions are as follows:

Astarion

• Astarion: Oh good, puns. Because clowns aren't enough of a horror already.
• Player character: You love the spotlight, don't you, Astarion?  -1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +2  +1  +1  +1
• Astarion: What? No. Don't you dare. This isn't funny.
• Player character: Go on, Astarion!  -1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +2  +1  +1  +1
• Astarion: Of course, what fun! I'm going to fucking kill you.

Gale

• Gale: Hmm. Not to my taste, but I'll take a clown over some hack magician pulling peonies from his breeches.
• Player character: Gale, you're good at tricks, right? Up you go.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Gale: Truly? I might as well go mount the gallows.
• Player character: Go on, Gale!  +1  -1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Gale: You truly are testing the patience of a man who could level a city if he wished, you know.

Halsin

• Halsin: Why is that daubed fellow being forced before a crowd like so? Is he being punished? Ritualised humiliation?
• Player character: Lend him a hand, Halsin.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Halsin: The local customs are... veiled to me. Are you sure this is wise?
• Player character: Go on, Halsin!  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Halsin: Very well... Oak Father, shield me in the trials to come.

Jaheira

• Jaheira: Heh. What? Shut up.
• Player character: Well, Jaheira? Care to make your debut?  +1  +1  +1  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Jaheira: You think I haven't mounted a stage before? Though be warned, clown - if you mean to throw knives, I will throw them back.
• Player character: All hail the High Harper!  +1  +1  +1  -1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Jaheira: You understand the nature of a secret organization, yes?

Karlach

• Karlach: Oof. No. Sorry Dribbles.
• Player character: Go on, Karlach, up you go.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +2
• Karlach: Hang on now, soldier, I'm not paying for your sins.
• Player character: Go on, Karlach!  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +2
• Karlach: This had better be violent, sexy, or both.

Lae'zel

• Lae'zel: Can we not find a more pleasant amusement? Gouging out our own eyeballs, perhaps?
• Player character: This is your time to shine, Lae'zel - up you go.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  +1  +1  +2  +1
• Lae'zel: Tsk'va. You can't be serious.
• Player character: Go on, Lae'zel!  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  +1  +1  +2  +1
• Lae'zel: Chk. And here I thought ceremorphosis was the ultimate torment.

Minsc

• Minsc: Heh. HEH. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
• Player character: Minsc would be honoured. +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Minsc: Honoured is Minsc! But be warned, jester - none may juggle my hamster but me.
• Player character: Go on, Minsc!  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Minsc: On closer inspection, Boo, this clown does not much look like the jolly sort...

Minthara

• Minthara: Just give the word, and I will kill the clown. We would be praised as heroes.
• Player character: My good friend Minthara is the funniest person I know.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  +1  +1
• Minthara: Am I indeed? Perhaps I will tell my favorite joke. It is about you, bleeding to death.
• Player character: Go, Minthara! Tell the one about the man who married a drider!
• Minthara: It was a beautiful webbing.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

Shadowheart

• Shadowheart: Gods, I hate clowns. I'm not even sure clowns like clowns.
• Player character: I think my friend Shadowheart will make a far better assistant.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +2  +1  +1  -1  +1
• Shadowheart: Are you quite sure you have a friend called Shadowheart? Not an enemy?
• Player character: Go on, Shadowheart!  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +2  +1  +1  -1  +1
• Shadowheart: I advise you find someone to taste your food from now on.

Wyll

• Wyll: Between you and me, I love a good clown - and Dribbles is the best.
• Player character: I think this is a job for the Blade of Frontiers, don't you, Wyll?  +1  +1  +1  +1  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Wyll: I'm not so sure...
• Player character: Go on, Wyll!  +1  +1  +1  +1  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Wyll: Well - if you insist.

Player character

If going onstage and being a fey or fiend warlock and answering the question about being special

• Archfey: I have an ancient powerful patron (paraphrased)  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Fiend: I signed a contract with a fiend. Written in blood, forged in fire.  +1  +1  +1

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Backbreaker ()   –  Clown Hammer

Damage: 5~8

1d4 + 4Bludgeoning

Put extra force behind your strike to possibly knock your enemy  Prone.

STR Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Concussive Smash ()   –  Clown Hammer

Damage: 7~14

1d8 + 6Bludgeoning

Hit an enemy with all your might to deal damage and possibly  Daze them.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Clown Hammer

Damage: 7~14

1d8 + 6Bludgeoning

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Morphic Ambush ()

Undergo a shocking transformation to startle your foes. Successfully  Ambushed entities are more susceptible to your attacks.

 Range: Self

AoE: 4 m / 13 ft (Radius)

Recharge: Per combat

 Multiattack ()

Damage: 12~32

2d6 + 4Bludgeoning

+ 2d6 + 4Bludgeoning

Descend on an  Ambushed creature to eviscerate it with your doppleganger claws.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

Recharge: Per turn

 Slam ()

Damage: 6~20

2d8 + 4Bludgeoning

Hit a target with your bare fists.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Weakening Strike ()   –  Clown Hammer

Damage: 5~8

1d4 + 4Weapon

Target an enemy's hands with a non-lethal attack and possibly inflict  Weak Grip.

Creatures without weapons can't have Weak Grip.

STR Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

Loot

• Clown Hammer
• Face-Painting Kit
• Word from the Tribunal

Speak with Dead

Fumm can be spoken to with  Speak with Dead.

Party member: Who are you?

• Fumm: I am called... Fumm...

Party member: You singled me out from the crowd. Why?

• Fumm: I saw in your eyes... what I see in my own... death.

Party member: What type of creature are you?

• Fumm: A shapechanger... people call us... doppelgangers...

Party member: Why did you attack?

• Fumm: To sow chaos... it is His will...
  • Party member: It is 'His will'? Who are you talking about?
    • Narrator: *You feel a rush of power, dark and insidious - something prevents the corpse from answering.*

Party member: What happened to Dribbles the Clown?

• Fumm: I killed him... bathed in his blood... a death worthy of the list... of the Tribunal.
  • Party member: What's the Tribunal?
    • Fumm: The greatest honour... of them all.

Party member: Where is Dribbles' corpse?

• Fumm: Mistress needed his body parts... for her art...

Related items

• Clown's Severed Arm
• Clown's Severed Hand
• Clown's Severed Head
• Clown's Severed Foot
• Clown's Severed Leg
• Clown's Severed Pelvis
• Clown's Severed Torso

Related literature

• Bloodstained Parchment
• Officially Unofficial Circus History

Related quests

•  Find Dribbles the Clown
•  Investigate the Murders

Gallery

• 

  Dribbles' model.

External links

• Dribbles on the Forgotten Realms Wiki