[Equipment] Oil of Speed: This potion is sealed in a streamlined blue glass bottle. The liquid inside is completely transparent, but constantly maintains tiny, rapid vibrations and feels cold to the touch. After drinking it, your reflexes and sense of balance will be enhanced for the next hour. During this period, if your Dexterity is below 16, it becomes 16. Requirements: Constitution 11 Rarity: Uncommon
Prices in the Underdark were several times higher than on the surface. Renato did not know whether goods were scarce in New Rolling Stone City or whether prices had always been this high.
Still, mining gold and silver veins ought to be easier deep underground, so it made sense that their value would be lower.
Renato toyed with the bottle of Oil of Speed in his hand. Most of Dain's potions offered energy resistance or restored health, neither of which was much use to him.
But this potion could increase his speed, making up for one of his weaknesses.
If Perly were here, there would be no need for all this trouble. The enhancement from Cat's Grace alone...
Renato cut off the ill-timed thought and shook his head.
No one could stay by his side forever. He had to rely on himself.
The Oil of Speed was far too expensive. The Duergar had quoted thirty gold coins and refused to lower the price at all.
Renato could afford it now, but that did not mean he was willing to be taken for a fool.
Besides, he needed to keep some money in reserve for unforeseen needs.
"Dain, let's try a different approach." Faced with the Duergar's barrage of spit-flecked chatter, Renato changed the subject. "Do you have any jobs? I could do something for you in exchange for this potion."
"Work for me?