Post by Tadkins on Aug 11, 2013 0:18:43 GMT -6
(Apologies for the overly large picture and warped post)
Enzek Slipsnik
Enzek was born in Cauldron, to a pair of successful gnomish artisans, who were also the children of those who disappeared from Jzadirune during the Vanishing. From a young age, Enzek learned the value of cunning and precision, being just a little bit smaller and a little bit quicker than the other gnomes he grew up with. Enzek discovered his talent with a crossbow at an early age. As a natural crack shot, Enzek spent a good portion of his younger years impressing friends and acquaintances with his skill, sometimes earning a bit of spare coin in the process.
Enzek wanted to be a hero to the good, law-abiding people of Cauldron, putting his talents to where they could actually help people. He sought the thrill in diving into the seedy unknown of Cauldron's dark side, rooting out the arrogant criminals who believed themselves above the law. Usually with a well-placed bolt or two. Before they knew it, the petty thugs were on the floor, in great pain. Sometimes they would look up to see a dark-clad whisper gnome high up on some perch, grinning, just before blacking out and waking up in a jailhouse somewhere.
Enzek's antics would eventually lead him to a higher calling. His skills and track record eventually drew the attention of the Church of St. Cuthbert, who saw potential in the whisper gnome. His quick feet, deadly shot and disciplined demeanor was exactly what the Church needed. Enzek, in turn, agreed. The ideals of the church matched with his own, and he understood that with the backing of a powerful organization, he could accomplish much more than he could alone.
Sneaky, resourceful and cunning, Enzek isn't exactly the spitting image of your typical cleric of the Cudgel. While he believes in the ideals of justice no less than his comrades, Enzek's small frame, average strength and penchant for trickery make him ill-suited to tackling lawbreakers head-on. Instead, Enzek is the operative the Church turns to when subtlety and infiltration is required. Enzek is one who believes in "the bottom line", putting his all into any task or challenge he's given. When not wearing the typical overcoat and long-brimmed black hat he dons during missions, Enzek appears as a well-groomed, finely-dressed priest of St. Cuthbert, representing the Church with all the grace and devotion he possesses.
What I'm envisioning: Enzek Slipsnik, the Gnomish James Bond.
Lawful Good Male Whisper Gnome Cloistered Cleric of St. Cuthbert
Destiny and Knowledge Domains, Law Devotion
Picturing a skillmonkey/stealth type cleric, equal parts subtlety and divine spellcasting.
Favored Weapon: Crossbow. His most treasured possession is one such weapon, "Viper's Sting", a beautiful and well-crafted crossbow made by the efforts of both his proud parents.
Enzek wears exclusively light armor. He mainly uses his powers for support (when in a group) and to enhance his abilities (typically when alone).
Enzek's Goals: Protecting the good and innocent with his own unique brand of justice, serving his patron and church with honor and dignity, understanding the seedy underworld to better stop it, honing his skills in the hopes of one day becoming a legendary marksman.
Enzek Slipsnik
Enzek was born in Cauldron, to a pair of successful gnomish artisans, who were also the children of those who disappeared from Jzadirune during the Vanishing. From a young age, Enzek learned the value of cunning and precision, being just a little bit smaller and a little bit quicker than the other gnomes he grew up with. Enzek discovered his talent with a crossbow at an early age. As a natural crack shot, Enzek spent a good portion of his younger years impressing friends and acquaintances with his skill, sometimes earning a bit of spare coin in the process.
Enzek wanted to be a hero to the good, law-abiding people of Cauldron, putting his talents to where they could actually help people. He sought the thrill in diving into the seedy unknown of Cauldron's dark side, rooting out the arrogant criminals who believed themselves above the law. Usually with a well-placed bolt or two. Before they knew it, the petty thugs were on the floor, in great pain. Sometimes they would look up to see a dark-clad whisper gnome high up on some perch, grinning, just before blacking out and waking up in a jailhouse somewhere.
Enzek's antics would eventually lead him to a higher calling. His skills and track record eventually drew the attention of the Church of St. Cuthbert, who saw potential in the whisper gnome. His quick feet, deadly shot and disciplined demeanor was exactly what the Church needed. Enzek, in turn, agreed. The ideals of the church matched with his own, and he understood that with the backing of a powerful organization, he could accomplish much more than he could alone.
Sneaky, resourceful and cunning, Enzek isn't exactly the spitting image of your typical cleric of the Cudgel. While he believes in the ideals of justice no less than his comrades, Enzek's small frame, average strength and penchant for trickery make him ill-suited to tackling lawbreakers head-on. Instead, Enzek is the operative the Church turns to when subtlety and infiltration is required. Enzek is one who believes in "the bottom line", putting his all into any task or challenge he's given. When not wearing the typical overcoat and long-brimmed black hat he dons during missions, Enzek appears as a well-groomed, finely-dressed priest of St. Cuthbert, representing the Church with all the grace and devotion he possesses.
What I'm envisioning: Enzek Slipsnik, the Gnomish James Bond.
Lawful Good Male Whisper Gnome Cloistered Cleric of St. Cuthbert
Destiny and Knowledge Domains, Law Devotion
Picturing a skillmonkey/stealth type cleric, equal parts subtlety and divine spellcasting.
Favored Weapon: Crossbow. His most treasured possession is one such weapon, "Viper's Sting", a beautiful and well-crafted crossbow made by the efforts of both his proud parents.
Enzek wears exclusively light armor. He mainly uses his powers for support (when in a group) and to enhance his abilities (typically when alone).
Enzek's Goals: Protecting the good and innocent with his own unique brand of justice, serving his patron and church with honor and dignity, understanding the seedy underworld to better stop it, honing his skills in the hopes of one day becoming a legendary marksman.