5e D&D Character Idea - Gnome

Idea for your next character, an NPC, members of an adventuring party or a backup character
They are known for independence and curiosity, for a tie to wild creatures and clockwork devices. They are users of illusion, joke-tellers and gem-lovers.

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ancestry:

"Rabbit" Bafflestone is a female gnome Rogue

Background - Soldier
Family - Your aunt Tocka raised you and your sister. She would entertain you with illusions and stories of exotic places. A year ago she received a letter and journeyed off into the world

Trait - I am always talking about death
Ideal - Invention. We need new ideas to make a difference in the world
Bond - I have a life plan that needs to be followed to bring me fulfillment
Flaw - Gems sparkle like nothing else, and I'll do almost anything for more of them

Trinket - A chain of bronze holding a chunk of obsidian with the world "Complete" in Gnomish
Possible Pet - Amber is a smart fox that is always stealing food and is missing a leg.


"Fnipper" Fiddlefen "Efreet" Sethepro is a female gnome Wizard

Background - Outlander
Family - Your wandering parents left in the care of an aunt. She was an avid gambler and some weeks you went hungry and others you feasted well.

Trait - I use jokes and puns to diffuse tense situations
Ideal - Free Thinking. Curiosity and experimentation are the basis of advancement
Bond - I have a life plan that needs to be followed to bring me fulfillment
Flaw - I dislike everyone who is not like me

Trinket - A small silver compass with an inspirational quote in gnomish
Possible Pet - Amber is a smart fox that is always stealing food and is missing a leg.


Ulla "Owl" Luckfinder is a female gnome Rogue

Background - Outlander
Family - Your parents died by dragons. You grew up close you your two brothers and two sisters. The oldest sibling is in deep debt

Trait - My favorite thing is a relaxed drink with friends
Ideal - Independence. Only by questioning things can you make a difference in the world
Bond - I have a life plan that needs to be followed to bring me fulfillment
Flaw - My curiosity often blinds me to danger

Trinket - A half filled book containing complex diagrams of various clockwork devices
Possible Pet - Amber is a smart fox that is always stealing food and is missing a leg.


Hag is a gnome Paladin

Background - Folk Hero
Family - You were raised by a clockwork golem in an enchanted tower. You and your cousin Lizard used to explore nearby caves together

Trait - I never pass up a chance for a prank or trick
Ideal - Aspiration. I want to help people by improving things and tinkering with improvement
Bond - Nothing is more important than the group of inventors and thinkers I belong to
Flaw - I am too often wrapped up in my own world

Trinket - An ancient bronze spoon that is a good luck charm
Possible Pet - Joker is an old furry spider that belonged to your grandfather. Decades old, family lore says it was once a goblin


Quilla "Wolverine" Brightjewel is a female gnome Wizard

Background - Acolyte
Family - You were raised by your step-brother Nim, a skilled locksmith. He made many games for you and your friends and it was a house filled with laughter

Trait - I like to use long words I don't really understand
Ideal - Change. Life is an adventure, and we must be ready to face new challenges every day
Bond - I have a question which dominates all my time. I need to find the answer to it
Flaw - I have difficulty seeing the viewpoint of others

Trinket - A chain of bronze holding a chunk of obsidian with the world "Complete" in Gnomish
Possible Pet - Meinz is a clockwork dog given to you by a cousin. It has a loud metallic bark but no bite