Grrder

## Background

### Early Life

An autognome. Standing at 2ft 8 inches and a dull grey colour you would be surprised to learn they can talk if you hadn't met them before. They were created by an eccentric gnome called Gimble Folkor. Gimble was an alcoholic and also a genius. He was killed in an argument with Balro Lodrant who used Gimble's inventions to run his travelling show. As far as is known Gimble created 4 autognomes in his image. **Grrder**, Kip and Pik, who live with **Grrder** and a fourth one whose location is currently unknown.

After killing Gimble, Balro tried to kill Grrder too. **Grrder** had a headband of intellect on him and removing this also wiped most of **Grrder**'s early memories. **Grrder** survived and found a poster for the guild. With all their possessions they could find in the area they set off to Otha's Rest

They were assigned to be a peace cleric at some point but understand that if you want peace then to prepare for war. Coming from a background that encouraged stealing and other crimes it took a while for **Grrder** to adapt to guild life. They now accept that laws exist for a reason even when they disagree with them. Their deity is called Rao, the patron of peace, reason, serenity, truth and harmony. Faith is important to their life but also shouldn't overrule logic.

They also have a talking doll which is identical to them except four times smaller. This rests on their back using footholds that **Grrder** created, designed and added to themselves. This gives the impression that **Grrder** is always watching you no matter which way they are facing. They want to help out the Guild's activities wherever possible but have found out that they have limited talents except for being good to have around if you need healing. As they have no need for food or drink they don't have any use for potions either. This doesn't mean they won't try and create them using herbalism. It just would take a brave adventurer to try a Grrder-made potion.

### Adventuring Life

**Grrder** also once faced down a white dragon and tried to befriend a wolf. They seem to have an affinity with animals and have learned to be an accomplished horse rider despite their size. They helped to defeat a red dragon, helped defeat various enemies and have so far not allowed any other adventurer to die alongside them. They are peaceful in their actions and have protected what could be considered enemies rather than attack them.

They have formed friendship bonds with Creed, Aloisius, Skamos (before his untimely death), Maxwell, Io and Lessbelle in particular. They enjoy searching for trinkets but also feel gold is a burden. After killing the dragon they gave away almost exactly half the gold they earned to other guild members. They have also paid guild members out of their own funds for missions based on information that doesn't always come from official sources.

### Daily Life of Grrder

When not on guild business they are usually in Forgeronne and On in Otha's Rest. Working on themselves or on other trinkets. The only clothes **Grrder** ones are cleric vestments and a chicken costume. They are well known in Otha's Rest and can sometimes hear rumours well before other guild members.

The forge owner tolerates **Grrder** and is rarely seen but seems to perform rituals from time to time in upstairs forge rooms Documents found by **Grrder** show the forge owner also owns other properties in Otha's Rest.

The first project **Grrder** undertook at the forge was to install a chest cavity for themselves which they later locked. This is to keep what they find valuable locked away. The second project was footholds for the talking doll. The two autognomes help out at the forge too. The forge recently was upgraded and fortified. Grrder's reasons behind this are not yet disclosed. Grrder also has altered their arms to have extended reach.

After a few missions had gone bad and Grrder was feeling particularly helpless they set off on a spiritual quest. This led them to a monastery on the border of the South Ridings. From here Grrder was transported to various planes of existence and eventually to a temple of Rao situated in a pocket dimension. Here Grrder had some divine inspiration and returned to a disused temple in the North Ridings. With the help of other pilgrims this temple was rebuilt and rededicated to Rao. Grrder then had a visitation from Rao himself who.gave Grrder a quest.

Grrder spends his free time underwater. He's often seen emerging from lakes, rivers and seas. They also have spent a lot of time in various libraries since their spiritual quest. Looking for something that might help the quest.

They aren't too fussed about pronouns. He and they are both acceptable. They have a deal with a local farmer which means they always have a fresh carrot to feed anyone or anything that wants one. They also carry salt and vinegar at all times. Plus the ingredients to make a mint julep.

## Grrder's Mission Log

* Operation 'Everyone Knows They Can't Take A Yolk' - 22/2/23
* Operation 'The Plunge for Knowledge I: Into the Unknown' - 12/7/23
* Operation 'Scaly Nuisance: A Pain in the Wagon' - 25/7/23