Structure of the Lost Hops

The Lost Hops are organized into two groups, each led by a captain, called "Mom" and "Dad". The "Parents" report to Helena, and she gives them their orders. The group is relatively small, with only around 40 members.

Founding of the Lost Hops

The story of the Lost Hops began with the enigmatic Helena. She was a Changeling Rogue and skilled brewer, who had lived a life of subterfuge and stealth. By chance, she stumbled upon Duesternest, an abandoned city in the heart of a deep forest, otherwise known as the Wilds. She took up residence in an old brewery and used it as a base of operations for her new smuggling operation.

Helena quickly gained followers who were drawn to her kind and caring demeanor, but also her fierce determination to steal from the rich and provide contraband to the poor. Soon enough, she had organized herself into a large group called the Lost Hops.

One of her first recruits was Uncle, a Goblin Artificer notorious for selling magical items and counterfeits. He ran a secret shop called “Carl’s Curious Curiosities” out of his home in Duesternest that seemed more like an alchemist’s den than an actual store. Although Uncle had a good personality and was kind and gentle towards those he saw fit, he could be fierce when necessary - something that appealed to Helena.

Dad followed soon after Uncle’s arrival. He was an Air Genasi Rogue with an extensive knowledge of lockpicking; specifically, he led his own squad of burglars called their “Sons” who specialized in breaking into homes and shops undetected. All members were named after birds such as Finch, Raven, and Crow in order to better disguise their identities from outsiders.

Mom arrived last as the head of logistics. She was a fire genasi artificer with a knack for making magical items and inventions. She quickly formed her own squad of pickpockets and purse snatchers referred to as the “Daughters”, all of which were named after flowers. As a security procedure she invented the Ritual of Name.

The Lost Hops flourished under Helena’s leadership and Duesternest became their base of operations. Despite their illegal activities, the city guard viewed them as allies due to their good faith efforts, allowing them to continue with their operations in secrecy. With each new recruit, Helena would conduct a Ritual of Name, erasing memories of past identities from all members in order to ensure total loyalty to the group.

To this day, the Lost Hops still flourish under Helena’s leadership and are ever-vigilant in protecting the downtrodden with their secret smuggling operations.

The Lost strongly despise the The Triad because of their Greed and Political influence

The Sons (burglars crew) The Daughters (burglars crew)

• The Lost Hops are known for their resourcefulness and adaptability, able to swiftly change plans and tactics when faced with unexpected challenges.
• They have a strict code of honor that forbids them from stealing from the poor or causing harm to innocent bystanders during their heists.