| Full Name |
Derphazius Drimhendle |
| Race |
Gnome |
| Classes/Levels |
Alchemist 3 |
| Gender |
Male |
| Size |
Small |
| Age |
49 |
| Special Abilities |
Low-light vision, Alchemy, Bomb, Breath Mastery, Cognatogen, Discoveries |
| Alignment |
CG |
| Deity |
Nethys |
| Location |
Nex |
| Languages |
Common, Gnomish, Osirioni, Ancient Osiriani, Sylvan, Giant, Vudrani |
| Occupation |
Alchemist |
| Strength |
10 |
| Dexterity |
14 |
| Constitution |
12 |
| Intelligence |
17 |
| Wisdom |
10 |
| Charisma |
12 |
About Derphazius
Derphazius Drimhendle was born and raised in the attractive, hectic, cosmopolitan city of Quantium in the nation of Nex. His parents were cloth dyers, who did some tailoring and importing on the side. As a child, Derphazius was often found playing with and combining various chemicals used for his parents' work. After suffering chemical burns and inadvertently staining his skin a few times, Derphazius's parents apprenticed him to his great uncle, a retired alchemist. The boy's potential quickly showed through, but so did his lack of awareness and regard for his own safety.
Eventually, however, Derphazius's knack for alchemy surpassed that of his great uncle to the point where he could infuse his concoctions with a bit of his own inner magical potential. Soon after, Derphazius accepted a scholarship for graduate work at one of the colleges of alchemy in Oenopion. There he quickly distinguished himself as a prodigy when working with combustible elements, soil nutrient levels, and his own internal metabolism. Despite a promising career developing alchemical and biological weapons, Derphazius politely declined his contract renewal, and headed to Absolom to join the fabled Pathfinders and test his theories “in the field.”
Derphazius, who prefers “Phaze” or “Phazius” as a nickname, believes wholeheartedly in scientific and emotional freedom. He is appalled that small folk are kept as slaves in some countries and despises the red tape and bureaucracy synonymous with Nexian law and government. Derphazius gets along with all races, but dislikes those who try to intimidate or manipulate others. He prefers direct action to subterfuge and doesn't flinch from lobbing a firebomb at someone's face when the need arises. What tends to creep out non-gnomes, however, is his tendency to take detailed notes regarding the effects his alchemy has on living or newly dead flesh. On the less disturbing side, Derphazius also spends time in camp or at home developing chemicals to restore life to barren lands (such as the Mana Wastes of Nex).
