Desmond Moondrop

Official art of Desmond and Molly between 833 and 834 PD, by Hunter Severn Bonyun and Cathy Le from *The Mighty Nein Origins: Mollymauk Tealeaf*.

## Character Information

### Connections

The Fletching and Moondrop Traveling Carnival of Curiosities

## Appearances

### Comic

*The Mighty Nein Origins: Mollymauk Tealeaf*

**Desmond Moondrop** is a founding member of The Fletching and Moondrop Traveling Carnival of Curiosities, which he runs alongside Gustav Fletching. As an NPC he is played by Matthew Mercer

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Desmond is a bald man in his late 30s. He was first seen wearing a frilled frock coat of bright red, his face adorned with vibrant orange makeup to look like the setting sun. During the performance, he first wore an outfit and makeup matching the deep blue of the tent, and was later seen to don an outfit of deep-set black.

Under the makeup, Desmond's face is heavily scarred, appearing to have been shredded at some point in the past.

### **Personality**

Desmond has a melancholic presence to him that contrasts with his colorful performances on stage. He is extremely talented at playing the violin and even shows some acrobatic ability. While a calm and stoic person, Desmond does seem to genuinely care for the members of the circus and is forgiving of his business partner, Gustav.

## **Biography**

### **Background**

Desmond was able to play his fiddle without touching it, implying that he has some kind of arcane power. In 833 PD, when Mollymauk Tealeaf joined the carnival, Desmond taught him to juggle, and he also cooked for him and the rest of his friends.

When Lestera died he wept uncontrollably, indicating the deep affection he had for the fortune teller.

### **"Curious Beginnings" (2x01)**

Desmond and his circus arrived in Trostenwald to put on a show. Desmond did not have an individual act in the show, instead providing music throughout each performance with his violin. He changed costume for each one, starting in a blue outfit for the opening performance, then transitioning to all black for Ornna's dance. He then helped Bo the Breaker drag Kylre on stage, his violin still playing despite both his hands being occupied. Following the zombie attack at the end of the performance, Desmond was put under arrest alongside the rest of the carnival workers.

### **"A Show of Scrutiny" (2x02)**

Desmond talked with the Mighty Nein when they went to see him in his tent, looking for information. He explained that the workers had all been questioned by the Crownsguards, but no one had any idea what happened. The guards suspected Gustav was somehow behind this, but Desmond didn't believe Gustav would do anything of the sort. The party asked if anyone was new or difficult but Desmond said they none of them were anything other than average "circus crazy".

### **"Disparate Pieces" (2x04)**

After the circus was disbanded, Desmond decided to go his own way.

## **Appearances and mentions**

* Campaign Two
	+ "Curious Beginnings" (2x01) (first appearance)
	+ "A Show of Scrutiny" (2x02)
	+ "Disparate Pieces" (2x04)
* *The Mighty Nein Origins: Mollymauk Tealeaf*

## **References**

1. ↑ See "A Show of Scrutiny" (2x02) at 3:32:09.
2. ↑ See "Curious Beginnings" (2x01) at 2:18:05.
3. ↑ *The Mighty Nein Origins: Mollymauk Tealeaf*
4. ↑ *The Mighty Nein Origins: Mollymauk Tealeaf*
5. ↑ See "A Show of Scrutiny" (2x02) from 3:30:40 through 3:38:22.

**Art:**

1. ↑ Official art of Desmond and Molly between 833 and 834 PD, by Hunter Severn Bonyun and Cathy Le from *The Mighty Nein Origins: Mollymauk Tealeaf*. This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
2. ↑ Official art of Lestera's funeral, by Hunter Severn Bonyun and Cathy Le from *The Mighty Nein Origins: Mollymauk Tealeaf*. This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
3. ↑ Fan art of Desmond Moondrop (right), Gustav Fletching, and Bo the Breaker, by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.