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Thistlebranch Tonics is one of the most distinctive shops in Westbridge, occupying a cozy timber-framed building near the village market. The interior is a riot of colors, scents, and curiosities. Bundles of drying herbs hang from every available beam, while shelves groan beneath rows of glass jars filled with colorful powders, preserved roots, rare fungi, and fragrant leaves gathered from across the region.

The sweet, earthy aroma of countless medicinal plants fills the air, creating an atmosphere that is both comforting and mysterious. Villagers frequently stop by seeking remedies for common ailments, while travelers often browse the shop in search of supplies before venturing into the Dim Forest. The shop is owned and operated by Bryony Thistlebranch, a 72-year-old halfling herbalist whose reputation extends far beyond Westbridge.

Sprightly despite her age, Bryony possesses a sun-kissed complexion, bright green eyes, and silver hair usually tied back beneath a simple kerchief. Her eyes constantly sparkle with knowing mischief, and her warm smile has put countless nervous customers at ease. Bryony spent her youth exploring forests, meadows, and riverbanks, learning the secrets of herbs, fungi, and flowers from her grandmother. She often repeats the old family saying: “The land tells you what you need—if you’ve got the ears to listen.” Her cheerful demeanor, sharp wit, and genuine concern for others have made her one of the most beloved residents of Westbridge.

Bryony possesses an uncanny ability to recommend precisely the right remedy for nearly any complaint. Whether a farmer suffers from aching joints after a long day in the fields, a merchant seeks relief from sleepless nights on the road, or a hunter needs treatment for cuts and bruises, Bryony always seems to have the perfect solution waiting on her shelves. Her stock includes a wide variety of herbal medicines, healing salves, poultices, teas, tonics, and a handful of mild magical potions. While she refuses to manufacture or sell poisons under any circumstance, she does maintain a small selection of what she jokingly calls "vermin deterrents" for customers dealing with troublesome pests.

Though most of her wares are intended for everyday use, Bryony occasionally acquires much rarer concoctions and alchemical mixtures. Such items are seldom displayed openly and typically require special requests, advance payment, or the acquisition of unusual ingredients. Adventurers frequently seek her services when preparing expeditions into dangerous territory, and Bryony is always willing to purchase rare herbs, monster components, unusual fungi, or alchemical reagents brought back from the wilderness. Her knowledge of the surrounding lands is surprisingly extensive, and more than one adventurer has discovered that a conversation with Bryony can provide information every bit as valuable as the potions she sells.

Always in Stock
• Incense Sticks (1 gp per bundle)
• Glass Vials (1 gp each)
• Pouch of Fine Salt (5 sp)

1d6 each in stock per ten-day
• Antitoxin (50 gp)
• Potion of Healing (50 gp)

2-in-6 chance of 1d4 each in stock per ten-day
• Potion of Greater Healing (200 gp)
• Potion of Water Breathing (100 gp)
• Potion of Climbing (50 gp)