Grobbert Sparkplug

Name
Full name: Grobbert Sparkplug

Military rank: Captain

Physical Traits and personality
Grobbert is a very "Rough n' ready" gnome, unlike the majority of the gnomish civilian populace, who seem to have mannerisms of acting quite chipper and cheerful, Grobbert is quite the opposite manner, although hardly pessimistic. He is very no-nonsense and even a bit strict at times, continuing to view things from a military perspective. Although he is infact very no-nonsense and even a little grumpy toward others in general, it is in his spare time and time off that he finds means to let his imagination thrive by pursuing intrests in the field of gnome engineering. Pursuing knowledge and finding ways to better his own life and aid the situation in his native Gnomeregan.

His physical traits are nothing entirely special, although he does keep his level of fitness up whenever he can, which has helped him to endure more of the challenges he faces and makes wearing and fighting his metal armour on alot easier. He is usually seen with a greyish brown stuble coating his chin and a thick cigar sticking out from his lips.

Class
Grobbert is a Tech-warrior, if anything. He serves on the field of battle in combat while also using technology to try and aid himself and his allies.

Military organisation
Grobbert leads the Gnomeregan Task Force or G.T.F, a division of the Gnomeregan military set up to perform special and complex tasks and operations with a high risk of danger involved. Sadly, the recruitment for the squadron has hit an all-time low and Grobbert has resumed specialist solo missions given by the Gnomeregan Military. Though still heading this task force as a Captain, should recruitment spark up.

Proffessions and intrests


When he has leave from the military or indeed any spare time, Grobbert follows his pursuits in engineering and acquiring various documents such as maps, books and tomes that suit his intrest, but most are regarding technology and strategic warfare. He has a residence in Ironforge, which is where he keeps most of his study material.

Family
Mother: Alive, Lilly Sparkplug, residing in Loch Modan.

Father: Deceased, Geord Sparkplug, radiation poisioning.

Grobbert has no siblings.

Background
Work in progress.

Criminal Record
One charge of assault. Spent three days in custody and was fined fifty silver. He had bitten quite a large part of a man's ear off after he had made some distastful remarks about Grobbert's stature and mother being of relation to a kobold.

Technology
Grobbert, as mentioned earlier is an avid collector and manufacturer of technological devices. Mainly devices used in Gnomish engineering. Here are some of his inventions, modifications, aquisitions and research.

Lucy.



Grobberts personal gyrocopter which he basically built from scratch. Its mostly basic construction though he has added a few modifications. A throttle burst control enables the machine to fly at fifteen percent more than maximum speed for a decent amount of time, though at greater fuel expense. There is also two luggage racks on either side toward the back of the Flying machine, enabling him to take a moderate amount of supplies and tools with him when he flies. He is working on a bomb dispenser that is to be place under the chassi when finished.

H.W.D.A



Or Heavy Weight Diving Apparatus. This suit, made of mostly heavy metal plate is designed for underwater exploration at the deepest level possible. The helmet uses an air compression device that is built in to maintain pressure and oxygen. The helmet is also made from a lighter metal than the rest of the suit, there is a reason for this. Should the suit begin to weigh the wearer down or trap the person, there is a release button on the side. When this button is pressed. The suit will release its clamps, allowing the wearer with easy use to get out and swim to the surface. The helmet will stay on though, given its not attached to the suit itself.

More to be added soon.

Current Status
Residing in his Ironforge residence, waiting to get back into the fight after being called back from Northrend. He was aiding the Alliance Vanguard's artillery division there as a temporary tactical aid.