Taco Cat
Adventuring Party • Metal Band • Wanted Criminals
Overview
Taco Cat is an adventuring party that has become entangled in High Forge's political upheaval, dragon attacks, and interdimensional mysteries. Known publicly through their racing team Team Taco Cat, they previously had a $50,000 bounty on their heads from the Iron Claws (status now uncertain after Helja's death in Session 36).
Current Members
Active Party
- Ohma Kapua - Tortle monk, "the Ninja Turtle" (joined Session 26)
- Leliana Goldspring - Bard, emerged from Helisanna (Session 34)
- Silas Fairbanks - Halfling rogue, former band manager
- Bru (Felonias Bru) - Goblin artificer
- Olivia Cooper - Dwarf paladin, retired detective
- Elspeth Cooper - Dwarf artificer gunslinger
Former/Separated Members
- Red (Thurnok Skyhammer) - Goliath cleric who sacrificed himself to become the brain for the Skyhammer Clan's starship
- Helisanna Doomfall - Bard/warlock, currently controlled by patron Ach'uk (separated Session 34)
- Jasper Gaines - Eldoran soldier (departed Session 24)
Former Band Affiliation: Doomfall
Past Musical Identity
- Genre: Metal
- Former Frontwoman: Helisanna Doomfall (separated Session 34)
- Current Status: No longer part of Doomfall after Helisanna's separation
- Notable Past Venues: The Little Hovel, The Little Hobble
- Legacy: Party members were associated with Doomfall during Helisanna's time
Notable Past Performances
- Session 1: Transcendent concert at The Little Hovel with audience eyes glowing purple
- Multiple underground venues throughout High Forge
- Open mic performances and charity events
Racing Team
Team Cooper vs Team Taco Cat
- Official Racing: Team Cooper (legitimate)
- Underground Racing: Team Taco Cat
- Primary Driver: Elspeth Cooper
- Vehicles:
- Doomfall - Race car
- Vroomfall - Enhanced van (mobile base)
Racing Achievements
- Won major underground race with elaborate sabotage and teamwork
- Upgraded vehicles with magical enhancements
- Gained reputation in High Forge racing scene
Criminal Status
The Bounty
- Amount: $50,000 dead or alive (historical)
- Issued By: Iron Claws (Helja Ungar - deceased Session 36)
- Special Target: Silas had additional personal bounty from Helja
- Current Status: Unknown - Helja dead, Iron Claws leadership eliminated, bounty status uncertain
Previously Wanted For
- Opposition to Iron Claws control
- Various "terrorist" activities (resistance operations)
- Multiple confrontations with authorities
- Association with resistance movement
- Note: Legal status unclear after Iron Claws defeat and Helja's death
Major Operations
Resistance Activities
- Infiltrated High Forge through tunnel systems (Session 26)
- Rescued hostages from Iron Claws
- Participated in vault heist for draconic tablets (Sessions 29-30)
- Led uprising against Iron Claws (Session 36)
Significant Missions
- Project Purple Patch: Investigation into supernatural disturbances
- Red's Trials: Wormhole journey for Skyhammer heritage
- Dragon Encounters: Multiple confrontations, obtained control orb
- Vault Infiltration: Discovered draconic tablets and cosmic secrets
- Great Hall Battle: Confronted Iron Claws leadership (Session 36)
Base of Operations
The Vroomfall
Mobile base equipped with:
- Living quarters
- Workshop for Bru and Elspeth's projects
- Storage for equipment and magical items
- Transportation
Temporary Bases
- April Bonal's underground encampment (Sessions 33-35)
- Various tunnel systems throughout High Forge
- Resistance headquarters (through Victor)
Allies
Key Allies
- Victor - Resistance operative, explosives expert
- Lark - Former Iron Claws member, guide
- Naomi - Lotus Casino manager, Silas's girlfriend
- Lady Corwin - Resistance leader (complicated relationship)
- Chalk Rock - Young detective, Olivia superfan
- April Bonal - Chemist, provided safe haven
Organizational Allies
- Twilight Company (complicated)
- High Forge Resistance
- Former Tear leadership
Equipment and Resources
Vehicles
- Doomfall: Enhanced race car with magical modifications
- Vroomfall: Mobile base with living quarters
Notable Items
- Dragon control orb (mysterious powers)
- Draconic tablets (destroyed to prevent Iron Claws use)
- Magical paint (reality-warping)
- Advanced technology from Eldoran armor
- Various magical weapons and equipment
Finances
- Underground racing winnings
- Concert revenue
- "Charity" scams
- Vault heist proceeds
Achievements
Major Victories
- Won underground race championship
- Survived multiple dragon encounters
- Infiltrated High Forge under lockdown
- Defeated bounty hunters (Session 25)
- Killed Helja Ungar, ending Iron Claws control (Session 36)
- Rescued multiple hostages
- Red fulfilled his destiny, saving the Skyhammer Clan
Character Moments
- Spectacular wrestling victory (Ohma, Session 26)
- Concert transcendence (Helisanna, Session 1)
- Red's Skyhammer heritage revealed
- Olivia's retirement and return
- Bru's chaotic inventions saving the day repeatedly
Current Challenges
Active Threats
- Helisanna/Ach'uk: Separated party member now potential threat
- Dragons: Army descending on High Forge in days
- Power Vacuum: High Forge governance after Iron Claws defeat
- Eldoran Empire: Looming presence and political maneuvering
- Reduced Numbers: Loss of Red to his destiny
Unresolved Missions
- Seal dimensional rifts (George's quest)
- Deal with Helisanna situation
- Control or stop dragon army
- Establish stable governance in High Forge
- Determine legal status after bounty issuer's death
Team Dynamics
Leadership Structure
- No formal leader
- Silas often handles negotiations and planning
- Olivia provides wisdom and investigation skills
- Combat roles flexible based on situation
Core Strengths
- Tactical improvisation
- Technical expertise (Bru, Elspeth)
- Divine and arcane magic
- Investigation and infiltration
- Surprising enemies with chaotic creativity
Legacy
Reputation
- Known throughout High Forge racing scene
- Formerly wanted by Iron Claws (bounty status unclear)
- Respected by resistance as liberators
- Feared by criminals
- Known for heroic actions in defeating tyranny
Impact
- Defeated Iron Claws and killed Helja Ungar
- Saved numerous civilians
- Uncovered cosmic secrets
- Changed High Forge political landscape
- Sacrificed Red to save the Skyhammer Clan
- Separated from Helisanna, no longer band members
"We're not heroes. We're just people who couldn't stand by and watch tyranny win." - Party reflection after Iron Claws defeat