Appearance:

Zildan is slightly taller than the average gnome, but shorter than a halfling. He is quite thin and his skin is wrinkled. His hair is gray, and a pointy gray beard covers his chin. He wears long brown robes and a floppy hat. His ears are sharp and pointy.

Interaction:

If the players approach this gnome, he will let them know that they can have an item for half the listed price. If the players agree, then he will make a roll to give an item, which he has available, at half the listed price. If he gets something better, then he will offer them an item of the same type at half the listed price. If he fails the roll, the item is unavailable. If they refuse the item, he will make a comment of disgust.

Background:

In his youth, Zildan was an adventurer with a group of humans. They traveled in the wilderness as scouts for a larger traveling party. The group was attacked by goblins, and Zildan's group was slaughtered. Zildan was the only survivor, and he used his magic powers to animate his dead companions and make them fight for him. He then went on to rampage in the forest and slaughtering everyone that got in his way. He eventually gained the attention of the people of Crowthorne, who came to the forest to find and kill him. The lord of the city had Zildan enchanted by a mage, so that he could be kept alive. He kept Zildan alive to protect the city. Zildan is now the owner of a shop, and he has taken up the duty of protecting and watching over Crowthorne.

Combat / Skills:

Zildan has a normal gnome's ability to craft items. Additionally, he is able to cast spells and can summon more gnomes, providing they are not all in the city at the same time, to aid him in combat.