The characters from the Forest of Boland Light Railway by Dennis Watkins-Pitchford.
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Gnomes
Lobgob
Inventor and train driver
Lobgob is the oldest son of Hal O' Hobb. He is the cleverest of the gnomes who designed and built the first steam train years before James Watt saw a kettle boil.Gurtweed
Lobgob's brother
Gurtweed is Lobgob's younger brother who helps him keep the Boland Belle in working order. He was recently married.Hal O' Hobb
Leader
Hal is the 1000 year old patriarch of the gnome settlement at Boland Banks. He is among the gnomes taken prisoner by Shera Beg's goblins.Bumbletummy
Station Master
Bumbletummy runs the station, and enjoys gardening in his spare time.Sneezerod
Ticket collector
Sneezerod works in the booking office selling tickets. He is able to escape from the goblins and persuade the Cowsies to help the gnomes.Snurt
Signalman
Snurt operates the signal box deep in the Forest of BolandPootle
Mailman
Pootle delivers the mail, and is also a member of the Gnome GuardBoombillywheel
Blacksmith
Boombillywheel is a skilled metalworker and wheelwright who made the gnomes' mine carts. He provided a set of wheels for the Boland Belle.Tinker
Tailor
As his name suggests, Tinker the Tailor makes suits for the entire colony. He also volunteers with the gnomes' equivalent of Dad's Army.Lock 'Em Up Loopy
Policeman
He patrols the gnomes' town on foot, records everything in his notebook, and guards the jail.Goblins
Shera Beg
Chief goblin
The villainous head goblin, with a grudge against Lock 'Em Up Loopy.Shera Beg's gang
Goblins
Chaotic evil thieves, scavengers and slavers. Also referred to as Leprechauns.Cowsies
Wood elves who initially took a neutral stance, but ultimately helped the gnomes drive the evil goblins out of the forest. In gratitude, they get to ride the train for free.See also:http://www3.telus.net/QueenGnomesRealm/register.htm