Nomzyo Gilbrianto

**Nomzyo Gilbrianto** is an NPC on *Another Bad Side Quest*. He is a Svirfneblin, described as an older, grey-skinned gnome man, with long, shaggy, greyish hair, who wears a well kept, leather brigadier's coat. He is also the Deep King of *The Underbelly*.

Nomzyo has quite a few people under his employ including:

* Morgan - a halfling, and Nomzyo's acting Quartermaster
* Cofin - an older human man inventor, creates and sells magical items, known as the crazy man
* Tage - a black tiefling who wields a triple barrel rifle
* Kik - a goliath described as twice the size of a normal goliath who wields a strike empowering glove, one of Cofin's inventions,
* Desrin - Nomzyo's #I man
* Cole - a burly young human with many scars, and his best bodyguard

**Ep. 1 - Acquaintances In The Underbelly**

The party first heard of Nomzyo from speaking to one of the locals in *The Underbelly* on their first arrival, being warned that he didn't speak to any strangers. In spite of that, the majority of the party, after splitting up to gain information, went to his *Stronghold* and through some connection with Quincy, were allowed an audience. Though he was unsure why the party was there, on hearing Quincy introduce herself as 'Quincy Desmar of *The Misty Moon*', greeted them noting that he hadn't heard from Kylan in a while, and on his acquaintanceship with Kylan as well as Quincy vouching for them, allowed them to speak. When Nomyzo heard that the party was hoping to end *The Underbelly's* current ghast problem, Nomzyo readily informed them with information as to what had happened, and that he and everyone would be indebted to them for solving the problem. He also gifted the party with several things including giving Quincy a *Bag of Holding* and his personal seal to convince Cofin to help them with more supplies, as well as allowing them to rest in his *Stronghold* barracks.

After having the others leave the room (though overheard by Killian who listened outside the room), he confided privately with Quincy that he needed her to do something for "The Web" and handed her a letter, instructing her to take it to Flamecannon in the *Drunken Lantern,* in *Krapjess.* He claimed it was an urgent matter, noting that there was turmoil in *Zhai* and that the pirate kings were not happy. When asked about the letter contents, he explained that Drygong, who had been missing the past 6 years, had popped up suspiciously, and if true needed to be returned to *Zhai* to suffer for what he did. He thanked her and offered his continued assistance, before parting down a different doorway which seemed to disappear afterwards.

***Ep. 3 - Down the Hatch***

In mid battle with the ghasts, the Necrophage Ghast's head was blown off, it was revealed that Nomzyo and his men had followed behind. Having discovered that 2 books belonging to his father, as well of the assault on Cofin, Nomzyo angered demanded the return of his books as well as Cofin's items. Though they tried to give explanations, Nomzyo was not interested to hear them. With a notable stutter for a moment, he mentioned they would be hard pressed losing an asset, but that "they" would understand, looking at Quincy, and gave the option of death or taking their chances and going down a hatch into the Underdark, which the party chose the latter. Nomzyo commented to Quincy that he hoped Kylen taught her well, because she would need it to survive there. He also stated to Tabernacle that Quincy was the reason for his mercy as a mutual benefactor would be hard pressed if she disappeared. As most of the party went in, Seren and Tabernacle chose to sling final words at him before doing so. As the rest headed down the ladder, the party could hear the grate leading to it being closed and locked up, as he warned them not to return to *The Underbelly* without good reason.

When Alaerith headed back and bypassed the grate with the *Bag of Holding*, he found the bodies of the hostages had been taken from the cages, and from the footprints could surmise that Nomzyo and his men most likely took the bodies, though unsure as to why or what their fate was.

**Ep. 4 - Howls in the Dark**

When Nomzyo's name was brought up in front of the spider druid Aarcanii, she asked if they referred to "Nomzyo Gilbrianto", revealing his full name, which Quincy confirmed. She expressed surprise that he was still functioning, revealing he was from *The* *Underdark*, specifically from *Still Geyser*, was a bit of a sociopath, and also an exile and found his way out and used it to his advantage. When asked of his father, she mentioned his name was Terrik Gilbrianto, that he was formerly enslaved to a beholder, and lost his life when Nomzyo escaped. Aarcanii also suggested that the books RX took could have belonged to the beholder or his father.

**Ep. 8 - Memories**

Nomzyo was mentioned briefly when Quincy showed the King's notes she had taken from his library, and had Aarcanii translated. On the question of how he had them, Killian mentioned how Nomzyo seemed to have power connections in *The Underdark*, and maybe had a connection with the King as well.

**Ep. 16 - Tales from a Dead Man**

Nomzyo was mentioned by Quincy when told Kylan aboard *The Misty Moon* about being exiled by him to *The Underdark*, and on mention that it was Kylan's name and influence that kept her and the group from being shot, was unhappy on the idea of owing him a favor for it.

**Ep. 17 - Krapjess**

Nomzyo was mentioned by name by Quincy when she arrived in *Krapjess* at the *Drunken Lantern* and handed off the letter she was tasked to Flamecannon there.

**Ep. 17.5 - Captain Flame Cannon**

Nomzyo was referenced when Flamecannon allowed Quincy to read letter he had given to Quincy to pass to him. The letter revealed that Nomzyo had met someone who had learned information that Drygong's location had been revealed, that if someone called the navy on him it would hit him and his crew and recommended leaving to save them or find another option to keep himself safe.

Nomzyo was mentioned by name when Flamecannon tried to think who had given his location away and admitted he was inclined to think Nomzyo due to his sociopathic behavior, but he was the one who warned him of the threat to him.