race features:
As a forest gnome you have a natural knack for illusions and inherent quickness and stealth.
Natural Illusionist
You know the Minor Illusion cantrip.
Speak with small Beasts
You also always have the Speak with Animals spell prepared. You can cast it without a spell slot a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. You can also use any spell slots you have to cast the spell.