Tombtakers

The  is a small group based out of Shadycreek Run and led by Lucien.

Description
Lucien is the "Nonagon", a title bestoyed upon him by an unknown entity, and the Tombtakers support him in his goals. The members of the group can all be controlled by Lucien; when this happens, their eyes turn red, and they all speak in unison.

History
At some point in or before 831 P.D., Cree and Lucien/Nonagon had been part of some some sort of order. Lucien believed that the order was clouded in their thinking and wanted to seek a different path. Breaking off, he took a splinter group north to Shadycreek Run and started the Tombtakers.

The Cobalt Soul believed that the Tombtakers were studying the blood magics used by Lucien/Nonagon, which had been known to temporarily enchant weapons, augment physiology, and been linked to some forms of lycanthropy. They were also doing mercenary work, unlawful acquisitions of things, thieving, and some bodyguarding. They were hired for a number of expeditions into the ruins of Molaesmyr, among other places.

In 833 P.D., Lucien had acquired a tome with the ritual spell required to reach a mysterious city. The group contacted a female spellcaster "from the capital" (presumably Rexxentrum) who came to oversee and perform the ritual for him.. During the process, something went wrong and Lucien appeared to die, while in reality his soul had been scattered. They buried Lucien in the woods outside of a hideout the group had been using. The spellcaster took the book and left. Following Lucien's previous instructions, the group scattered and vanished, waiting for his return.

At some point between Cree learning that Lucien's body was no longer hosting Mollymauk and 2 Brussendar 836 PD, the Tombtakers reunited and put Lucien's soul back together, then headed north.

The Mighty Nein later caught up with them in Eisselcross, witnessing them kill another party of adventurers who were simply in the way, before questionning Lucien. They learned that the Tombtakers were heading to Aeor, and planned to stay on this sliver of reality, "and perhaps a bit beyond." Lucien claimed to aim to be both a public figure and hidden, and that the last person to hold the title of Nonagon disappeared a long time ago. The Mighty Nein were offered to meet the one who gave Lucien the title, if they're looking for work. Referring to the entity that gave Lucien his title and powers, he said he regarded himself as their student and entrusted representative. They had been there to recover a fragment of threshold crest, and Lucien told the Mighty Nein they were welcome to follow them on their journey, as they had a few pit stops to make before they reached Aeor.

Members

 * Lucien: Returned from the grave and became Mollymauk Tealeaf, a Ghostslayer Blood Hunter, before dying again... and being resurrected again. Holds the title of Nonagon.
 * Cree: A Blood Cleric who ended up working for the Gentleman but, after seeing Lucien, left the Gentleman's employ and did not return.
 * Zoran Kluthidol: A Ghostslayer Blood Hunter, lately a torturer for the Myriad in Rexxentrum.
 * Otis Brunkel: A Profane Soul Blood Hunter, lately in Shadycreek Run.
 * Tyffial Wase: A Rogue/Mutant Blood Hunter, lately a bodyguard in Nogvurot.
 * Unnamed female halfling
 * Unnamed male goliath
 * Unnamed female human

Dead Members

 * Jurrell: Met with the axe of the law shortly after Nonagon was buried.

Affiliations

 * Vess DeRogna: Contracted by the Tomb Takers to perform a ritual for them, which she intentionally failed, causing Lucien's apparent death. Killed by Lucien after he was revived.

Trivia

 * In Matt's notes on it is spelled "Tombtakers". In episode transcripts, both before and long after that episode, the spelling is "Tomb Takers".