The Beginning

Kug'chi was a member of one of the small bands of Kobolds on the Bright Isles. His band had vowed not to take sides during Xylaaria's return. Shortly after he had come of age, while he was out hunting, one of the larger bands supporting the Shackled Queen raided his home. When his kin resisted, the invaders slew them out of hand. When he saw the carnage, he was devastated. He fled the area without a thought.
 
As dawn approached, Kug'chi reached the coast. To his surprise, he found the wreckage of a small boat strewn along the rocky shore. As he crept closer, he realized a survivor was among the debris. Not in the mood for any more senseless loss of life, he started a small fire, erected a makeshift shelter from the debris and began tending to the halfling sailor.
 
Over the next few days, the sailor recovered somewhat. It was quickly evident that he was unable to speak. Over the following days, the sailor, Falder Rumbleeyes, taught Kug'chi several things. The first was Common Sign Language. Although he could not speak, soon, they could communicate efficiently and silently. The second was improved survival skills. They strengthened and enlarged the shelter and began to dry and store smoked fish and game. The third was the use of Leatherworker's Tools. He learned to tan hides and fashion gear from the leather.
 
After a couple of years together, Falder waded into the surf to attempt to spear a large fish. He encountered a Giant Lightning Eel and was gone before Kug'chi reached him. Kug'chi packed up everything he could carry and began trekking across the island. He began to slip into the camps of other bands of kobolds and take the gear he could not fashion for himself. It was during this time that he made his big score.
 
One of the bands had captured a human thief. Kug'chi stole the rogue's pack, cut the thong on his cage, and then slipped into the night. While the human escaped, Kug'chi now had access to new gear, including Thieves' Tools. These significantly enhanced his abilities and he quickly became skilled with them.
 
He continued moving about the island, avoiding notice from any of the kobold bands until, one day, he came upon a new structure. Camping in the badlands nearby, he observed. Ascertaining that kobolds, dwarves, and other races were working together, he joined in. Affiliating himself with the Kobolds of Fort Holymount, he was quickly accepted and helped wherever asked. Now, much of the work that he can do is complete, so he spends his days hunting, tanning leather and crafting items for the others in the enclave. He still helps himself to a five-finger discount if the opportunity presents itself, but never from anyone affiliated with Fort Holymount or the new Temple of Hanseath.