Basil Stammershaft was a Rock Gnome Bard and ex-soldier.
Early life[]
Basil was a renowned music star in his teenage years, singing his own peculiar brand of rock gnome 'n' roll on his trusty lute. His early hits included:
- Suspicious Mind Flayers
- Nutbush Penitentiary Rock
- Burning Hands of Love
- These Boots Are Made For Striding (And Springing)
- Ring of Fire Bolt
Military service[]
As a young man Basil was conscripted into the gnome army. He witnessed the death of three of his comrades while fighting a vicious Mimic with Tatty Bojangles.
After the military[]
Basil was never quite the same after the horrific mimic incident and gave up his singing career. He later became a Priest in the Church of Latter Day Lizard Jesus in the small village of Alfield.