Guided by the light of his torch and the precision of his charts, the Cartographer Map Maker is a master of navigation in the darkest depths. This detailed gnome miniature features quilted armor, protective goggles, and a bundle of essential maps, making him an ideal specialist for any adventuring party or a characterful NPC guide.
A determined explorer carefully navigating a dark, uncharted dungeon or cave system to record its layout.
A specialist non-player character who serves as a guide or a low-level player character focusing on utility, such as a Scribe Wizard or Artificer.
Artist: Dungeons And Minis
Type: HERO
Pose: Walking forward with right hand raised and left arm cradling items.
Action: Moving/Walking
Mood: focused
Action Category: Movement
Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk
Suitable Locations: Ancient ruins, Subterranean caverns, Wizard's library, Uncharted mountain pass, Dwarven mine, Alchemist's laboratory, Sewer system beneath a city, Forgotten tomb
Encounter Scenarios: Quest-giver providing maps to the party, An NPC needing an escort through a dangerous area they are mapping, A rival explorer found deep in a dungeon, A specialist hireling for navigation
Power Level: Easy (score 25/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): ; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): ; Frostgrave (good): ; Warhammer Fantasy / Age of Sigmar (good): ; Mordheim (usable):
Race: Gnome, Sex: Male, Build: Stocky, Size: Small, Age: Adult, Style: Stylized / Heroic
Also suitable as: Dwarf, Halfling
Distinguishing Features: Large handlebar mustache, Prominent nose, Wavy hair, Short stature, Oversized head
Weapons: hand crossbow: A small, compact crossbow with a visible bowstring and trigger mechanism, strapped to the right hip.
Armor: padded armor (quilted fabric/leather, torso)
Clothing: cloak, boots, tunic
Equipment: Belt Pouches, Writing Implements, Gear Straps
Accessories: Goggles
Character Classes: Artificer (high%), Wizard (School of Scribes) (medium%), Rogue (Investigator) (medium%)
NPC Role: Cartographer, Explorer, or Guide
Aesthetic: Whimsical / Playful, Classic Fantasy, Cool / Badass, Gritty / Realistic
Cultural Aesthetic: Generic Western Fantasy, Steampunk Victorian
Hairstyle: Short, Wavy
Similar to characters: Brann Bronzebeard, Tasslehoff Burrfoot, Gnome Artificer archetype, Indiana Jones (Gnome version), Scribe from Darkest Dungeon
Miniature Dimensions: 33.3mm H x 29.8mm W x 23.7mm D (base: 35.0mm)
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