Growing up in the quiet Gnomish Village of Rockhaven, Donnie always the outsider even among his Gnome friends still managed to be accepted by all. Although Donnie had many friends he never really connected with people on a deeper level and as a result never really felt at home in his village; that coupled with the calling of the great unknown, (which seemed to be present in his life more than even the average Gnome would expect) brought Donnie to the conclusion that leaving his Village was what would make him happiest.
It was only four days into his travels when Donnie found himself in trouble. Stumbling into unfamiliar woods, he was now under attack from a small band of goblins. Goblins being the major cause of trouble for his village and those who traveled the surrounding woods, Donnie (as with most Gnomes) had been trained to defend himself against such unscrupulous enemies.
It was with his training in mind and his longsword in hand that Donnie had managed to slay two before being overwhelmed. Lying on his back and seeing the Goblin standing over him explode in flames was the last thing he remembered before drifting of into peaceful unconsciousness.
Waking in the strangest looking building he had ever seen, he was instantly bombarded with the friendly faces of the Elves. Understanding now he had been saved Donnie began to relax and learn what had transpired after his passed out.
Still being quite ill form the attack the elves insisted he stay (much to his disappointment) in bed for the next few days.
It was here that Donnie experienced many new things, art, craftsmanship that was indistinguishable from art, poetry and even a touch of magic although it was the elven music, which truly held his attention. Learning that the Elves were worshipers of Corellan Larethian, he found himself loving the deity who promoted such things as music, art and poetry.
Much to Donnie’s dismay the day of his departure had come. There had been songs of goodbye and a small ceremony where he was presented with a Fife made by the elves. With that he Left the Elves and continued on with his journey.
