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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Pock is a female gnome Cleric

Background - Hermit
Family - You were raised by your father. . You had to contend with an omen

Trait - I use jokes and puns to diffuse tense situations
Ideal - Ambition. If you won't sell your soul to do something you aren't dedicated enough.
Bond - There is a flying ship I intend to make mine, whether by buying it or stealing it
Flaw - Gems sparkle like nothing else, and I'll do almost anything for more of them

Trinket - A chewed up wooden ball that returns a minute after being thrown
Possible Pet - Rabbit is a affectionate goat named by your cousin. They sometimes let children ride them


Tiepraa Stonebelt is a female gnome Fighter

Background - Outlander
Family - Your father is a miser who rarely gave attention to his children. He was shunned by other gnomes and was obsessed with writing his book

Trait - My favorite thing is a relaxed drink with friends
Ideal - People. The people around me are all that matter, not ideals
Bond - My place of work is the most important thing I have
Flaw - I can't resist a challenge

Trinket - A bone flute carved in the shape of a squirrel that can make squirrel noises
Possible Pet - Amber is a smart fox that is always stealing food and is missing a leg.


Pipne Goldhelm is a female gnome Druid

Background - Acolyte
Family - Your parents died when you were young and an uncle raised you. You have known severeal homes and spent much of your youth alone. Your mother had an unfinished quest

Trait - The more danger there is, the more curious I get
Ideal - Free Thinking. Curiosity and experimentation are the basis of advancement
Bond - I left civilisation because I loved someone I could not have
Flaw - Gems sparkle like nothing else, and I'll do almost anything for more of them

Trinket - A walking stick with a steel handle that stands upright if left alone
Possible Pet - Merry is a bright green parrot that tells the same five jokes in four different languages


Delebean "Smiggles" Shadowstare is a gnome Monk

Background - Urchin
Family - You were raised by your distant relations. you are an only child. You had to contend with poverty

Trait - I am always working on new inventions and spreading my ideas
Ideal - Freedom. Everyone should be able to learn what they want and make a living as they please
Bond - I feel whole when I can feel nature around me
Flaw - If someone questions my courage I won't stop until I have proven it

Trinket - A walking stick with a steel handle that stands upright if left alone
Possible Pet - Bodger is a fat pig that loves small cakes and you won in a bet. They have an ornate collar with their name on it


Cockaby Waggletop is a gnome Fighter

Background - Criminal
Family - You have five older siblings who were always asking questions. Your parents rarely gave answers to your questions so you looked for them yourself.

Trait - I like to use long words I don't really understand
Ideal - Independence. Only by questioning things can you make a difference in the world
Bond - I feel whole when I can feel nature around me
Flaw - I'm always blurting out secrets at the worst time

Trinket - A walking stick with a steel handle that stands upright if left alone
Possible Pet - Abunza is a dancing hedgehog that likes high places. They get excited by any music being played