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#1
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 12:55:08 "Okay, first I sneak around the back of the ogre while you shoot upon it and sneak attack the leader... Sage! That'swhatitneeds, sage! Okay, I need to write this down..."

Or so I see my new character portraying himself in the midst of battle... He is a Tinker Gnome Rogue named "ShortOrder", who is an expert chef. His Life's Quest is to create a recipe that everyone enjoys. A most challenging feat, something that is probably impossible. But perfect for a Life's Quest. He has quite a great deal of interaction between different races, in the never ending search for new recipes. As such, he is actually quite charismatic and an expert at reading characters. If a chef is unwilling to share his recipes, ShortOrder is both willing and able to break into their house and "borrow" them.

As a side note: Do you think that the gnome's bonus to Alchemy due to their sensitive noses could apply to cooking? Just a thought.
#2
cam_banks
Sep 09, 2003 13:10:08
Originally posted by Cade Lenar

As a side note: Do you think that the gnome's bonus to Alchemy due to their sensitive noses could apply to cooking? Just a thought.

Of course!

People really do need to take a leaf out of your book and stop thinking of all the gnomes as engineers. It's much more interesting to take a specific Profession, Craft or Knowledge and gnome it up a little.

Gnomes with seamstress LifeQuests! Gnomes with brewing LifeQuests! Gnomes with Knowledge (nobility and royalty) LifeQuests!

Enough with the tinkers and their room-sized contraptions. Leave that to the NPC Experts. I'd like to hear more about what folks can come up with using gnomes, their racial quirks, and interesting non-traditional LifeQuests which can take them adventuring.

Cheers,
Cam
#3
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 13:16:40 I have this prefect image in my mind of a tinker wearing a white leather apron with mixing spoons, slotted spoons, whisks, spatulas, and cooking knives (handy in a pinch). I was also thinking of a leather bandolier with glass vials of different herbs. And his lockpicks and such in a secret pouch on the inside of his apron.
Oh, he has a donkey named "ChickenRosemaryGarlicaspalsh ofWhiteWineandTomatoes" or "Chicken" for short, after one of his favorite recipes. His donkey is laden down with his copper pots. He refuses to cook without his own pans.
#4
Dragonhelm
Sep 09, 2003 13:39:08 Amen to that!

I have to say, that is the most ingenious gnome Life Quest I've heard in a long while.

I want to second Cam's sentiments about the stereotypical gnome. Finding an interesting twist to one's Life Quest can really help develop a character.
#5
kipper_snifferdoo_02
Sep 09, 2003 13:39:45 I think you've seen my list Cam, heh, but for those who haven't, gnomes really are so stereotyped by the novels it's not funny. (Much like kender were but I feel they have been "liberated" to an extent, hee hee). Now it's time to get gnomes into the game.

The gnomish guilds train warriors to protect mount nevermind, test experimental armor and experiment with new gnomish weapons. I know that the Siege of Mount Nevermind had some gnomish warriors in there.

So we have gnomish fighters and rangers for those that work on the slopes and terrain outside the mountain. Those rangers that bravely find those poor souls and their inventions that were shot from the Mountain during testing.

Gnomish rogues are initially trained as spies for the gnomes to not only spy on an enemy, but also on other guilds for their inventions. Cat burglars that steal invention plans and sell them to the highest bidder.

Gnomish clerics are a no-brianer.

How about a gnomish Paladin of Sirrion? "Who are you to stifle the spark of creativity in this community! How dare you outlaw celebration and imagination! You shall feel the heat of my gods wrath!"

Gnomish druids working in Hydroponics labs and creating inventions to raise animal intelligence or find and detect traps and poachers.

Gnomish Barbarians... now that's a tough one, sort of like kender nobles. heh Not impossible, but improbable.

Gnomish Wizard? I don't see a problem here. they much have some wizards that belong to a guild of magic that can help them understand the basic principles and elements of magic. Although it may be a small guild.

Gnomish Mystics, I'm sure a couple of them made it to the citadel of Light (other than Conundrum)

Ferratus had a great idea for gnomish monks that learn to twist and reshape their body and study anatomy and striking points on the body.

I don't think a gnome should ever be thought of as "just" a lab monkey. heh
#6
Dragonhelm
Sep 09, 2003 13:41:37
Originally posted by Cade Lenar
I have this prefect image in my mind of a tinker wearing a white leather apron with mixing spoons, slotted spoons, whisks, spatulas, and cooking knives (handy in a pinch). I was also thinking of a leather bandolier with glass vials of different herbs. And his lockpicks and such in a secret pouch on the inside of his apron.
Oh, he has a donkey named "ChickenRosemaryGarlicaspalsh ofWhiteWineandTomatoes" or "Chicken" for short, after one of his favorite recipes. His donkey is laden down with his copper pots. He refuses to cook without his own pans.

Don't forget the hat! I could just picture a chef's hat that had several cooking gadgets hidden inside. Picture a mechanical arm that comes out and stirs sauces. Then picture that arm accidentally activated in battle. ;)
#7
kalanth
Sep 09, 2003 13:46:57 My favorite life quest was that Gnome in the first WoS book, where his quest was to map out the magical maze by the temple.
#8
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 13:54:37 My first idea for a Tinker Gnome when I got the new DLCS was a Ranger who was a cartographer, and his Life Quest was to map all of Krynn. Including significant trees, hills, and insignificant towns.
#9
kipper_snifferdoo_02
Sep 09, 2003 14:05:10
Originally posted by Cade Lenar
My first idea for a Tinker Gnome when I got the new DLCS was a Ranger who was a cartographer, and his Life Quest was to map all of Krynn. Including significant trees, hills, and insignificant towns.

Now that is COOL and it makes a lot of sense! It's also very kenderish heh.
#10
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 14:11:02 Wow, that is actually a pretty good idea. I love it... That alchemy thing is great too!!! Extra points for creativity.... I wish I had some creative people like you in my group.

PS... EVERYONE loves pizza!!
#11
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 14:16:52 How about a Tinker Gnome Monk who's Life Quest is the scientific search for "enlightement?"

"I don't know... Maybe if I start with a roundhouse followed by a jumping spin kick, with an Awakening Dragon... Iseenow! Everythingissoclear!"
#12
lenin97
Sep 09, 2003 14:18:13 I'm so happy. This thread made me that way

I love to see Krynn's gnome take roles besides the hair-brained tinker that might blow up the enemy but also his friends (this stereotype is fun but in no way should it be all encompassing).

I love the ideas floating in this thread. Gnome Cartographer just screams adventurer. I'd also love to play in a group with th Chef Gnome, the evil part of me would offer to taste everything he made (I realize this in itself might be dangerous) then tell the gnome that I hate all of his recipes or as a DM have the gnome introduced to a goblin who takes it upon himself to offer culinary advice. :D

P.s: A gnome short order cook. I know there is a joke in there somewhere
#13
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 14:38:14
Originally posted by Lenin97
...or as a DM have the gnome introduced to a goblin who takes it upon himself to offer culinary advice. :D

Or a gully dwarf... they are notorious for their cooking abilities...
#14
lenin97
Sep 09, 2003 14:40:47
Originally posted by Apocalyp$e
Or a gully dwarf... they are notorious for their cooking abilities...

It's been written that Gully Dwarves can actually become quite good cooks and their food is quite appetizing also; as long as the dinner doesn't ask what is in it or how it was made :D
#15
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 14:45:46 I'm glad that someone noticed my little joke... Yes, he is a short, order cook. I'm sure that no one else just thought to ask. *lol*

I actually thought of the gully dwarves when I created this character, he purchased a Gully Talk as an extra language. He has a profound respect for gully dwarves and their cooking.
#16
lenin97
Sep 09, 2003 14:49:46
Originally posted by Cade Lenar
I actually thought of the gully dwarves when I created this character, he purchased a Gully Talk as an extra language. He has a profound respect for gully dwarves and their cooking.

Wait till the character can select the leadership feat :D

I can see it now an army of gully dwarves with a variety of wooden utenils as a side arms, lids as shields and a a whole kitchens worth of pots as helmets.
#17
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 15:05:13 This thread has me thinking of some creative gnome concepts... How about a Tinker Gnome Druid painter who wants to paint a picture of every animal species on Krynn?

The hard part is painting a picture of the sea creatures in the native habitat. ;)
#18
lenin97
Sep 09, 2003 15:07:28 Maybe he's a ranger and the reason he can hide in forests like a ranger is because he is covered head to toe in paint the shades of the forest.
#19
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 15:10:43
Originally posted by Cade Lenar
This thread has me thinking of some creative gnome concepts... How about a Tinker Gnome Druid painter who wants to paint a picture of every animal species on Krynn?

The hard part is painting a picture of the sea creatures in the native habitat. ;)

That sounds like that one story where Tas meets the Whooly mamoth and those taxidermist gnomes who are trying to make a museum with a stuffed specimen of EVERY different living thing on krynn... I would imagine that they would come across some trouble with trolls or draconians though....
#20
lenin97
Sep 09, 2003 15:15:39
Originally posted by Apocalyp$e
draconians though....

I can't imagine how difficult it would be to obtain a suitable draconian body for stuffing & mounting :D
#21
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 16:44:39 You know, I think that Cam has a neat idea with the Knowledge (Nobility & Royalty). A gnome who's Life Quest is tracing the geneology of all ruling families. In some countries with changing politics he could find himself having to scrap a family every other week. *lol*

"Okay, and his grandmother was the Dutchess Gildaspurn... What? Lord Grandomere was usurped? Sonofasproket!"
#22
zombiegleemax
Sep 09, 2003 17:39:10 Not every gnome has a Lifequest right?

On a side note, Kipper (Sean) raised an interesting gnome concept in my opinion. The Crash Test Gnome or The Gnomish Test Pilot. Kipper mentioned gnomes testing gnomish battle armour and I figured that there would have to be some gnome crazy enough to test all the gnomish gadgets (for liability insurance purposes of course ;) ).

That said, the heavy reference to gnomish legal proceedure in the War of Souls novels (Conundrum talking about the Insurance of the submarine thingy) means that their is probably a hell of a lot of gnomes who practice law. Perhaps a gnome who's lifequest is to defend the poor and underprivelleged outside of Mt. Nevermind by using the gnomish legal system...

Or even a gnomish Insurance salesman! Imagine a gnome trying to sell Dragon Overlord Insurance to the Qualinesti, or even now trying to sell theft insurance for the entire world

Arandur
#23
cam_banks
Sep 10, 2003 8:05:33
Originally posted by Arandur
Not every gnome has a Lifequest right?

Every gnome does. It's even more important than the gnome's name. Or is that gname? Hmm.

Cheers,
Cam
#24
lenin97
Sep 10, 2003 8:07:51 A Gnome's Gname must be a Gnoble Gname even if the Gnome's Gname is Gnorm! :D

There must be a gas leak here at my desk!

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#1 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 12:55:08	"Okay, first I sneak around the back of the ogre while you shoot upon it and sneak attack the leader... Sage! That'swhatitneeds, sage! Okay, I need to write this down..." Or so I see my new character portraying himself in the midst of battle... He is a Tinker Gnome Rogue named "ShortOrder", who is an expert chef. His Life's Quest is to create a recipe that everyone enjoys. A most challenging feat, something that is probably impossible. But perfect for a Life's Quest. He has quite a great deal of interaction between different races, in the never ending search for new recipes. As such, he is actually quite charismatic and an expert at reading characters. If a chef is unwilling to share his recipes, ShortOrder is both willing and able to break into their house and "borrow" them. As a side note: Do you think that the gnome's bonus to Alchemy due to their sensitive noses could apply to cooking? Just a thought.
#2 cam_banks Sep 09, 2003 13:10:08	Originally posted by Cade Lenar As a side note: Do you think that the gnome's bonus to Alchemy due to their sensitive noses could apply to cooking? Just a thought. Of course! People really do need to take a leaf out of your book and stop thinking of all the gnomes as engineers. It's much more interesting to take a specific Profession, Craft or Knowledge and gnome it up a little. Gnomes with seamstress LifeQuests! Gnomes with brewing LifeQuests! Gnomes with Knowledge (nobility and royalty) LifeQuests! Enough with the tinkers and their room-sized contraptions. Leave that to the NPC Experts. I'd like to hear more about what folks can come up with using gnomes, their racial quirks, and interesting non-traditional LifeQuests which can take them adventuring. Cheers, Cam
#3 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 13:16:40	I have this prefect image in my mind of a tinker wearing a white leather apron with mixing spoons, slotted spoons, whisks, spatulas, and cooking knives (handy in a pinch). I was also thinking of a leather bandolier with glass vials of different herbs. And his lockpicks and such in a secret pouch on the inside of his apron. Oh, he has a donkey named "ChickenRosemaryGarlicaspalsh ofWhiteWineandTomatoes" or "Chicken" for short, after one of his favorite recipes. His donkey is laden down with his copper pots. He refuses to cook without his own pans.
#4 Dragonhelm Sep 09, 2003 13:39:08	Amen to that! I have to say, that is the most ingenious gnome Life Quest I've heard in a long while. I want to second Cam's sentiments about the stereotypical gnome. Finding an interesting twist to one's Life Quest can really help develop a character.
#5 kipper_snifferdoo_02 Sep 09, 2003 13:39:45	I think you've seen my list Cam, heh, but for those who haven't, gnomes really are so stereotyped by the novels it's not funny. (Much like kender were but I feel they have been "liberated" to an extent, hee hee). Now it's time to get gnomes into the game. The gnomish guilds train warriors to protect mount nevermind, test experimental armor and experiment with new gnomish weapons. I know that the Siege of Mount Nevermind had some gnomish warriors in there. So we have gnomish fighters and rangers for those that work on the slopes and terrain outside the mountain. Those rangers that bravely find those poor souls and their inventions that were shot from the Mountain during testing. Gnomish rogues are initially trained as spies for the gnomes to not only spy on an enemy, but also on other guilds for their inventions. Cat burglars that steal invention plans and sell them to the highest bidder. Gnomish clerics are a no-brianer. How about a gnomish Paladin of Sirrion? "Who are you to stifle the spark of creativity in this community! How dare you outlaw celebration and imagination! You shall feel the heat of my gods wrath!" Gnomish druids working in Hydroponics labs and creating inventions to raise animal intelligence or find and detect traps and poachers. Gnomish Barbarians... now that's a tough one, sort of like kender nobles. heh Not impossible, but improbable. Gnomish Wizard? I don't see a problem here. they much have some wizards that belong to a guild of magic that can help them understand the basic principles and elements of magic. Although it may be a small guild. Gnomish Mystics, I'm sure a couple of them made it to the citadel of Light (other than Conundrum) Ferratus had a great idea for gnomish monks that learn to twist and reshape their body and study anatomy and striking points on the body. I don't think a gnome should ever be thought of as "just" a lab monkey. heh
#6 Dragonhelm Sep 09, 2003 13:41:37	Originally posted by Cade Lenar I have this prefect image in my mind of a tinker wearing a white leather apron with mixing spoons, slotted spoons, whisks, spatulas, and cooking knives (handy in a pinch). I was also thinking of a leather bandolier with glass vials of different herbs. And his lockpicks and such in a secret pouch on the inside of his apron. Oh, he has a donkey named "ChickenRosemaryGarlicaspalsh ofWhiteWineandTomatoes" or "Chicken" for short, after one of his favorite recipes. His donkey is laden down with his copper pots. He refuses to cook without his own pans. Don't forget the hat! I could just picture a chef's hat that had several cooking gadgets hidden inside. Picture a mechanical arm that comes out and stirs sauces. Then picture that arm accidentally activated in battle. ;)
#7 kalanth Sep 09, 2003 13:46:57	My favorite life quest was that Gnome in the first WoS book, where his quest was to map out the magical maze by the temple.
#8 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 13:54:37	My first idea for a Tinker Gnome when I got the new DLCS was a Ranger who was a cartographer, and his Life Quest was to map all of Krynn. Including significant trees, hills, and insignificant towns.
#9 kipper_snifferdoo_02 Sep 09, 2003 14:05:10	Originally posted by Cade Lenar My first idea for a Tinker Gnome when I got the new DLCS was a Ranger who was a cartographer, and his Life Quest was to map all of Krynn. Including significant trees, hills, and insignificant towns. Now that is COOL and it makes a lot of sense! It's also very kenderish heh.
#10 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 14:11:02	Wow, that is actually a pretty good idea. I love it... That alchemy thing is great too!!! Extra points for creativity.... I wish I had some creative people like you in my group. PS... EVERYONE loves pizza!!
#11 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 14:16:52	How about a Tinker Gnome Monk who's Life Quest is the scientific search for "enlightement?" "I don't know... Maybe if I start with a roundhouse followed by a jumping spin kick, with an Awakening Dragon... Iseenow! Everythingissoclear!"
#12 lenin97 Sep 09, 2003 14:18:13	I'm so happy. This thread made me that way I love to see Krynn's gnome take roles besides the hair-brained tinker that might blow up the enemy but also his friends (this stereotype is fun but in no way should it be all encompassing). I love the ideas floating in this thread. Gnome Cartographer just screams adventurer. I'd also love to play in a group with th Chef Gnome, the evil part of me would offer to taste everything he made (I realize this in itself might be dangerous) then tell the gnome that I hate all of his recipes or as a DM have the gnome introduced to a goblin who takes it upon himself to offer culinary advice. :D P.s: A gnome short order cook. I know there is a joke in there somewhere
#13 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 14:38:14	Originally posted by Lenin97 ...or as a DM have the gnome introduced to a goblin who takes it upon himself to offer culinary advice. :D Or a gully dwarf... they are notorious for their cooking abilities...
#14 lenin97 Sep 09, 2003 14:40:47	Originally posted by Apocalyp$e Or a gully dwarf... they are notorious for their cooking abilities... It's been written that Gully Dwarves can actually become quite good cooks and their food is quite appetizing also; as long as the dinner doesn't ask what is in it or how it was made :D
#15 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 14:45:46	I'm glad that someone noticed my little joke... Yes, he is a short, order cook. I'm sure that no one else just thought to ask. lol I actually thought of the gully dwarves when I created this character, he purchased a Gully Talk as an extra language. He has a profound respect for gully dwarves and their cooking.
#16 lenin97 Sep 09, 2003 14:49:46	Originally posted by Cade Lenar I actually thought of the gully dwarves when I created this character, he purchased a Gully Talk as an extra language. He has a profound respect for gully dwarves and their cooking. Wait till the character can select the leadership feat :D I can see it now an army of gully dwarves with a variety of wooden utenils as a side arms, lids as shields and a a whole kitchens worth of pots as helmets.
#17 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 15:05:13	This thread has me thinking of some creative gnome concepts... How about a Tinker Gnome Druid painter who wants to paint a picture of every animal species on Krynn? The hard part is painting a picture of the sea creatures in the native habitat. ;)
#18 lenin97 Sep 09, 2003 15:07:28	Maybe he's a ranger and the reason he can hide in forests like a ranger is because he is covered head to toe in paint the shades of the forest.
#19 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 15:10:43	Originally posted by Cade Lenar This thread has me thinking of some creative gnome concepts... How about a Tinker Gnome Druid painter who wants to paint a picture of every animal species on Krynn? The hard part is painting a picture of the sea creatures in the native habitat. ;) That sounds like that one story where Tas meets the Whooly mamoth and those taxidermist gnomes who are trying to make a museum with a stuffed specimen of EVERY different living thing on krynn... I would imagine that they would come across some trouble with trolls or draconians though....
#20 lenin97 Sep 09, 2003 15:15:39	Originally posted by Apocalyp$e draconians though.... I can't imagine how difficult it would be to obtain a suitable draconian body for stuffing & mounting :D
#21 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 16:44:39	You know, I think that Cam has a neat idea with the Knowledge (Nobility & Royalty). A gnome who's Life Quest is tracing the geneology of all ruling families. In some countries with changing politics he could find himself having to scrap a family every other week. lol "Okay, and his grandmother was the Dutchess Gildaspurn... What? Lord Grandomere was usurped? Sonofasproket!"
#22 zombiegleemax Sep 09, 2003 17:39:10	Not every gnome has a Lifequest right? On a side note, Kipper (Sean) raised an interesting gnome concept in my opinion. The Crash Test Gnome or The Gnomish Test Pilot. Kipper mentioned gnomes testing gnomish battle armour and I figured that there would have to be some gnome crazy enough to test all the gnomish gadgets (for liability insurance purposes of course ;) ). That said, the heavy reference to gnomish legal proceedure in the War of Souls novels (Conundrum talking about the Insurance of the submarine thingy) means that their is probably a hell of a lot of gnomes who practice law. Perhaps a gnome who's lifequest is to defend the poor and underprivelleged outside of Mt. Nevermind by using the gnomish legal system... Or even a gnomish Insurance salesman! Imagine a gnome trying to sell Dragon Overlord Insurance to the Qualinesti, or even now trying to sell theft insurance for the entire world Arandur
#23 cam_banks Sep 10, 2003 8:05:33	Originally posted by Arandur Not every gnome has a Lifequest right? Every gnome does. It's even more important than the gnome's name. Or is that gname? Hmm. Cheers, Cam
#24 lenin97 Sep 10, 2003 8:07:51	A Gnome's Gname must be a Gnoble Gname even if the Gnome's Gname is Gnorm! :D There must be a gas leak here at my desk!