Appearance:

Hodge is a stocky gnome with a thick, grizzled beard and a wild look in his eyes. His skin is a deep brown and his eyes are an intense green. He usually wears a long overcoat of patched fabric, with several pockets to store his tools and supplies. His boots are worn and scuffed, but still sturdy enough to protect his feet from the rough cobblestones.

Interaction:

Hodge is a gruff old gnome who has a tendency to be grouchy and grumble. Despite this, he is a very talented bookbinder, and will often take on assignments to create books and journals for adventurers. He also enjoys talking with adventurers and loves to hear stories of their adventures.

Background:

Hodge is a gnome who was born and raised in the small town of Ancelton, but he left when he was a young man in search of adventure. After traveling for many years, he settled in Crowthorne, where he took up the trade of bookbinder. He has many stories of his past journeys, but rarely shares them with anyone.

Combat / Skills:

Hodge is a master bookbinder, able to create beautiful and sturdy books from nearly any material. He is also a talented leatherworker, able to create all manner of protective coverings for books, journals, and other items. He is an eager listener, and can always be counted on to have a good story or two to share. He is also a bit of a joker, and loves to play pranks on unsuspecting adventurers.