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Boddynuck grew up in a very small community of gnomes located in the wild forest just north of the River of the Republic’s Great Bend. A community completely unknown to the humans of the Republic and generally ignored by the Elves in their kingdom, although the latter did know of and occasionally act as protectors of the hamlet.

Even by gnomish standards Boddy was very intelligent and very curious about the world around him. But, until fate intervened, he would very probably have never left his home, never becoming the hero that he was fated to be.

But fate DID intervene. One day, when he was wandering in the woods near to his village, he chanced upon an Orcish war party. Being intelligent and not having a death wish he quickly hid from the Orcs. But it was then that he did something unusual, something that most of his people would not have done.

Instead of just hiding until the party had passed, he instead chose to shadow the party, to see where it was heading. For 4 days he trailed it until it became obvious to him that it was going towards an Elven village.

Although he was scared nearly out of his wits he managed to find the courage within himself to act. Using his innate magic abilities and a few animal friends he temporarily distracted the orcs so that he could get ahead of them and reach the village before the Orcs.

With his warning the elves were able to prepare an ambush and easily drove off the Orcs without any loss. Boddynuck, a young forest gnome, was suddenly a hero to the Elves!

Noticing his potential and in gratitude for his act the Elves decided to reward Boddy. They arranged for him to go study at the Arcane Order in Rydwyrna. As far as he knows, he is the first of his kind to ever have studied at the Order.

Boddy has just recently graduated from his studies at the Order and is now seeking his position in the world. He is loathe to just return to his village as there is so much of the world that he hasn't yet seen. But what can a lowly little Forest Gnome do to make a place for himself in the human republic?

Boddynuck is of fairly average appearance for a forest gnome. He is 3'5" tall and weighs in at 37 lbs. He habitually wears dark green or brown clothing, the better to blend into his traditional forest home. If one looks closely one can see that his clothing is embroidered with a great many figures of forest creatures and nature scenes.

He has a fairly dark complexion and dirty blonde hair. His hair sticks out in all directions, refusing to be tamed no matter what he does.

He is, for a gnome, barely out of adolescence and at 35 is quite young for a trained wizard.

Boddynuck is very, very full of life, almost burbling over in his eagerness to experience new things, to enjoy life to its fullest, to satisfy his unending curiousity.

Although he is, in fact, extremely intelligent he doesn't really think of himself as such. He is aware of how much he does NOT know, of how much there still is to learn. He knows that he has some book knowledge but very little world experience. He tends to allow others to take charge, only making the occasional suggestion.

He is, of course, very friendly and gregarious. He sincerely wants to help others and is a kind and compassionate man.

His goals are fairly simple right now. He mostly wants to experience the world and to find his place in it. He has spent the last few years absorbed in his studies and wants to LIVE a little.

He also wants to help others. People need all the help that they can get.

No conditions
Not used Arcane
Prepared Spells
Alarm
Charm Person
Comprehend Languages
Fog Cloud
Identify
Sleep
Tasha's Laughter

Forest Gnome Wizard

Modified Folk Hero (swapped Animal Handling for Survival)
Ideal - People deserve a life free from evil and danger
Bond - I protect those who cannot protect themselves
Flaw - I do not believe in myself sufficiently

Proficiencies
Bonus: +2

Stealth +4
Survival +4
Arcana +7
History +7
Artisans Tools (woodworking)
Land Vehicles

Speed Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Darkvision Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet o f you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Gnome Cunning You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.

Natural Illusionist. You know the minor illusion cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.
Speak with Small Beasts Through sounds and gestures, you can communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts. Forest gnomes love animals and often keep squirrels, badgers, rabbits, moles, woodpeckers, and other creatures as beloved pets.

Cantrips
Minor Illusion
Prestidigitation
Fire bolt
Blade Ward

Spell book
Alarm
Charm Person
Comprehend Languages
Find Familiar
Fog Cloud
Identify
Sleep
Tasha's Laughter

Spellbook
Component Pouch
Scholars pack
Dagger
Shovel
Iron Pot
A squirrel
A cat

Cost to cast familiar ritual (10)

some decent food for his animals
a few toys for them (a hamster wheel, some balls, that kind of thing).

a bit of luxury food for himself (jellybeans somehow seem gnomeish :-))
4gold
7 silvers
10 coppers

2 gold, silver and coppers in coin
2 gold in notes

Boddynuck has spent the 10 gold to cast the Find Familiar ritual. His current familiar is Vralk, a raven.