Appearance:

Pippin is a stubby little creature (just under 4 feet tall) with a squarish head. It has an appearance that is not unlike that of a child with unusually curly hair, although it is grey instead of black. It's eyes are a pale green and its ears are pointed. It wears a fleece under a pair of overalls.

Interaction:

As an evil character, Pippin is perfectly willing to murder innocents, rob and steal from others, and generally turn against his allies if it suits his personal agendas.

Background:

Pippin is a Spyderling who has been forced to flee from his homeland as a result of a murder he committed. He was once a fine blacksmith, making weapons, armor and other wonderful things until he sought to make a suit of chain mail for himself (which he thought a good idea). In his attempts to weave the metal rings into the chain mail, he became frustrated and, while angry, left the finished product out in the sunlight. It turned out that the metal had become so hot that it burst into flames. Pippin was accused of having done this intentionally to gain a fortune by claiming the armor was an Elven relic, as it had appeared after a battle in which the Elves slew many Orcs. In order to avoid this fate, he fled into the forest. He has been wandering for a long time, meeting up with other refugees who have been kicked out of their homeland for one reason or another. One day, in the forest, he stumbled upon a bizarre castle that looked like no other he had ever seen before. He had heard tales of it, but never imagined it could be as fantastic as it was. This was the stronghold of the Gnomish King. Pippin had been actually looking for this castle for weeks, but had not been able to find it. He thought that if he could get an audience with the Gnomish King, he could ask for refuge, and perhaps even a pardon for his crime.

Combat / Skills:

Pippin's primary talent is his skill as a blacksmith. He is able to do anything related to blacksmithing, and can create anything made of metal of any kind. In addition to this skill, he is also exceptionally good at gliding through the forest. He is also fairly accomplished in other areas such as climbing, jumping and swimming. He has a good sense of direction, but is not so adept at tracking creatures that hide or travel silently.