Gnome

About Race

Gnomes can have the same concerns and motivations as members of other races, but just as often they are driven by passions and desires that non-gnomes see as eccentric at best, and nonsensical at worst. A gnome may risk his life to taste the food at a giant's table, to reach the bottom of a pit just because it would be the lowest place he's ever been—and to the gnome those goals are as worthy as researching a new spell, gaining vast wealth, or putting down a powerful evil force

Physical Description

Gnomes are one of the smallest of the common races, generally standing just over 3 feet in height. Despite their small frames, however, gnomes are extremely resilient, and not as weak as many of their foes assume. The coloration of gnomes varies so wildly that many outsiders assume gnomes commonly use dyes and illusions to change their skin and hair tones. Their natural hues truly range over a rainbow of coloration. Their hair tends toward vibrant colors such as the fiery orange of autumn leaves, the verdant green of forests at springtime, or the deep reds and purples of wildflowers in bloom. Similarly, their flesh tones range from earthy browns to floral pinks, and gnomes with black, pastel blue, or even green skin are not unknown.

History

The gnomes are attracted to the naturally occurring anomaly that is the massive maze. More and more gnomes gathered at the maze attracted to its mystery and the city of Wudinna forms. Gnomes begin tinkering with and exploring the maze, which leads many travelers to ask the gnomes for guidance through the maze. The gnomes found engineering and advance through capability to change and construct new gadgets within the maze. A gnome is established and developed at Gryphon Peak. This tribe seeks out and obtains the philosopher’s stone artifact and holds it in secret.

Society

Unlike most races, gnomes do not generally organize themselves within classic societal structures. Gnome cities are unusual and gnome kingdoms almost unknown. Further, gnomes have no particular tendency to gather in specific neighborhoods even when a large number of them live among other races. While specific laws meant to contain the potential impact of gnomes on a society may require a “gnome quarter,” and societal pressure sometimes causes all non-gnomes to move away from areas with high gnome populations, left to their own devices, gnomes tend to spread evenly throughout communities that allow them.

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