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Underbelly

Summary

The Underbelly is an underground faction or community near Seaward’s salt dragon prison, operating under a truce and trying to free the salt dragon.

A truce seemed to be in place when the party encountered them.
People there wanted the Justicar kept out.
They were trying to free the salt dragon.
Associated figures include a black dragonborn boss and old gnome guide.
Day 32 shows Baytail imprisoned in Goldenswell and accused as head of the Underbelly.
Day 36 in Highden says the Underbelly was getting back on track now that Lady Coke was back; Granny, an old gnoll liaison, and Scurry, a Highden lizardfolk courier, were the only two to trust.
Highden was described as a wreck where troops had taken over the inn and the place never sees the sun.

day-14: The party encounters the Underbelly while investigating the underground prison.

Are they liberators, criminals, cultists, or a mix?
Is Baytail truly the head of the Underbelly, or was the accusation part of the Goldenswell prisoner operation?