I am waiting for @bluetommy2 before moving on. Your post doesn't have much for me to respond to, but if you want I can try put something up.
@Master Crim I did not know exactly what the bombers were like, so I improvised. I also decided that Malacoda is less of a direct combatant, and more of trickster when it comes to these kinds of situations, especially as he is rather weak at the moment. I also did not think his hound would become so much a part of his character, but I really like him. If you think I am overusing him, then please let know so that I can dial it back. I got a hound in my D&D campaign and I could not resist naming him Mephistopheles as well. I think of them as the same characters right now. Also, if the villains are a bit less gullible, you can have them realize that it is a trick... and I will work around it.