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Ipess is a gnomish pirate and the former second mate on board the Squalleater. As an NPC, Ipess is played by Matthew Mercer.

Description[]

Appearance[]

Ipess is a sun-burned gnome with a bald head and a bushy, black beard.

Personality[]

While his banter is a little crazed and hard to follow, he too is a devout follower of Avantika and Uk'otoa.

Biography[]

Background[]

"A Pirate's Life for Me" (2x41)[]

"In Hot Water" (2x43)[]

Ipess was present for the fierce battle between the crew of the Squalleater and The Mighty Nein. Using his skills as a rogue, he fired down on the Mighty Nein from the deck of the ship while they retreated, hitting Caduceus once.[1] After Fjord summoned a Barlgura onto the Squalleater's deck he instead turned his attention to the demon until a fireball cast by Caleb felled the creature, injured Ipess and killed many of his crewmates.[2]

As the battle came to a fiery end and local guards began to apprehend all those involved, Ipess checked on an unconscious Vera before he himself was apprehended by the guards.[3] He was last seen still in The Revelry's custody alongside Bouldergut, Jeremiah Willowhisk and another unnamed crewmate after the execution of Avantika.[4]

Relationships[]

Character Information[]

Abilities[]

Rogue Abilities[]

  • Cunning Action[5]
  • Expertise
  • Roguish Archetype
  • Sneak Attack (2d6)[6]

Notable Items[]

Appearances and mentions[]

Quotations[]

Trivia[]

References[]

  1. See "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 41:28.
  2. See "In Hot Water" (2x43) from 1:33:32 through 1:37:36.
  3. See "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 1:39:05.
  4. See "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 2:18:35.
  5. See "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 41:28.  Ipess hides before attacking, consistent with Cunning Action
  6. See "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 1:11:32.  Matt notes that Ipess gets 2d6 for Sneak Attack

Art:

  1. Fan art of Ophiscan Duth, Jeremiah Willowhisk, and Ipess (right), by Kileigh Gallagher (source). Used with permission.
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