Hey guys, I'm new to nwn:e but not to dnd. I've read the summaries on the golden age, and their relationship to gnomes but I'm still a little lacking in confidence when it comes to creating my character. Could you guys offer some advice?

What I want:
Young adult Rock Gnome
rogue or rogue/illusionist
CG in alignment (rebellious)

The idea is that because of how gnomes have been treated in Netherese history my character would have a natural distaste for the empire. However, he would be too stubborn, or proud to flee south like many gnomes did before.


Some things I could use help with:

1)A proper gnomish name for this time period/setting
2)Deity
3)Maybe a bit more understanding of gnomish culture here so I could craft a bit more of a backstory.

Also, is multi-classing allowed between base classes without DM permission?

Thanks!