Cornelius Binder

Cornelius Binder is an adventurer with Kwedzle's Kwaddles. He is a rock gnome Illusion Wizard, pursuing the creations of the Spellforge to study them and improve his craft. He is easily identified by his signature mustache and monocle.

Background
Cornelius hails from the ancient Binder clan of rock gnomes, known for their craftsmanship and technological innovations. His many siblings utilized their extensive home library to learn the family profession, training to perfect their contraptions with clever designs and technical skill. Cornelius, however, explored the less popular sections, especially those focused on the arcane arts. One book in particular drew his attention: a journal kept by his great-uncle Brian. Brian was a talented doctor and scholar who had pioneered research into combining magic and science, before leaving the Binder's ancestral home under mysterious circumstances and never returning. Much of Brian's knowledge had been lost over the years, but Cornelius was able to use the journal to begin his own path of study.

Eventually, after decades of practice, Cornelius's mystical powers had stagnated. He theorized that Brian must have left to seek out powerful artifacts and study them, and that the natural next step for him was to follow in Brian's footsteps. Heeding his self-imposed call to adventure, Cornelius set out into the world. After a few years adventuring, he found himself in Neverwinter soon after the Black Spider had claimed control of the Spellforge. It seemed a perfect opportunity, with powerful artifacts available for the taking. However, while he had become a potent magus in his own right, but knew he would need allies to safely secure them. Thus, he joined Qeiaoutzl's Caeouitls.