Santa Claus the D&D Character

[Joe the Rat]

I suppose we need a little Nicklaus vs. Claus distinction.

St. Nick is, among other things, the patron saint of sailors. Merchants is on the list as well, so Guild Artisan or Merchant would do. heck, the latter gives you a cart of some sort in the starting package!

Might be a selling point for Gnome - as you could have one not-Large cervid to pull your sleigh(on wheels)