Brains – Manic Goblin Inventor

Brains – Manic Goblin Inventor

Goblin (Artificer, Alchemist)

Perched precariously over an explosive round while hoisting a shoulder-slung hand cannon, Brains embodies volatile genius and explosive threat on the grid. Clad in a tattered top hat, leather aprons, and spiked armguards, his manic grin tells keepers everything they need to know about his approach to problem-solving. This Artifact instantly injects high-stakes artillery support and unpredictable mayhem into urban skirmishes or subterranean raids.

Tabletop Lore

Possessing a keen mind that defied his early life of servitude, Brains escaped captivity alongside his brute companion to seek refuge among a radical enclave of rogue artificers. In this hidden network of radical inventors, he found a place to channel his dark knowledge into refining volatile black-powder weaponry and alchemical artillery. Though unconcerned with abstract political ideals, he takes fierce delight in deploying his improvised cannons against the high-society enforcers who once sought to chain him.

Highlight

The juxtaposition of a patched top hat and grin against a massive, shoulder-mounted cannon barrel establishes a sharp, chaotic silhouette that instantly commands battlefield attention.

Encounter Insight

Deploy Brains as a high-value artillery target tucked behind heavy front-line defenders, forcing players to maneuver quickly through dangerous firing lanes before he saturates the grid with explosive salvos.

Features

• Heavy Artillery Sculpt: Features an oversized, shoulder-hoisted hand cannon reinforced with metal banding and heavy rivets.
• Eccentric Gear Detail: Sculpted with a tattered top hat, spiked armband, cross-body bandolier, and a belt lined with alchemical vials and fused explosives.
• Scenic Tactical Base: Stepping dynamic pose with one foot rested on an explosive cannonball scattered among cobblestone debris.

Designed For

• Player Characters: Ideal representation for chaotic goblin artificers, alchemists, or heavy siege specialists.
• Volatile Encounters: Functions as a dangerous wildcard boss, rogue artillery specialist, or unpredictable mercenary NPC.
• Display Painters: Offers a rich mix of weathered leather, scorched metal, cloth textures, and glowing potion vial opportunities.

Size Category

Occupies a 1×1 square (25mm base, Medium Humanoid)