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 Greenie 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.

“

Gods, I hate clowns. I'm not even sure clowns like clowns.

„

— Shadowheart, on the prospect of being called onstage with Dribbles

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.

• 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.

• Go on, Astarion!  -1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +2  +1  +1  +1

• Astarion

  Of course, what fun! (Whispers, "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.

• 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.

• 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?

• 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?

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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?

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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?

• 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.

• 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...

• 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 an archfey, fiend or great old one warlock and answering the question about being special:

• Archfey: I entered a pact with an ancient Fey creature.  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Fiend: I signed a contract with a fiend. Written in blood, forged in fire.  +1  +1  +1
• Great Old One: I made an arrangement with an entity of unknowable age, form and power.  +1

Combat

Attacks and actions

 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

 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)

Loot

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

Speak with Dead

Fumm can be spoken to with  Speak with Dead (the various components of the real Dribbles cannot).

• Who are you?

  • Fumm

    I am called... Fumm...

• You singled me out from the crowd. Why?

  • Fumm

    I saw in your eyes... what I see in my own... death.

• What type of creature are you?

  • Fumm

    A shapechanger... people call us... doppelgangers...

• Why did you attack?

  • Fumm

    To sow chaos... it is His will...

    • 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.*

• What happened to Dribbles the Clown?

  • Fumm

    I killed him... bathed in his blood... a death worthy of the list... of the Tribunal.

    • What's the Tribunal?

      • Fumm

        The greatest honour... of them all.

• 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

External links

•  Dribbles on the Forgotten Realms Wiki