Gnome

A strange, multicolored creature stands before you.

Gnome (CR 1/2)

Gnome Ranger 1
Small Humanoid (Gnome)
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Initiative: +2
Senses: Low-Light Vision; Perception +3
Speed: 20 feet
Space: 5 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 17, touch 13, flat-footed 15 (+4 armor, +2 Dex, +1 size)(+4 dodge vs. giants)
Hit Points: 9 (1d10+4)
Saving Throws: Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +1; +2 vs. illusions, +1 vs. fear effects

Offense

Melee: short sword +3 (1d4/19-20)
Reach: 5 feet
Ranged: composite longbow +6 (1d6/x3)
Special Attacks: favored enemy (humanoid [human] +2), +1 on attack rolls against goblinoid and reptilian humanoids

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
10 (+0)	15 (+2)	16 (+3)	10 (+0)	13 (+1)	10 (+0)

Base Attack Bonus: +1
CMB +0
CMD 12
Feats: Weapon Focus (Composite Longbow)
Skills: Climb +2, Fly +2, Handle Animal +4, Heal +5, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (nature) +4, Perception +3, Stealth +4, Survival +5

Racial Modifiers: +2 Perception

Languages: Common, Gnome, Sylvan
Special Qualities: track, wild empathy +1

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Any Land
Organization: solitary, pair, or gang (3-5)
Treasure: potion of cure light wounds; Other Gear chain shirt, short sword, composite longbow with 20 arrows

Gnome Characters
Gnomes are defined by their class levels—they do not possess racial HD. They have the following racial traits.
Ability Score Racial Traits: Gnomes are physically weak but surprisingly hardy, and their attitude makes them naturally agreeable. They gain +2 Constitution, +2 Charisma, and -2 Strength.
• Type: Gnomes are Humanoid creatures with the gnome subtype.
• Size: Gnomes are Small creatures and thus gain a +1 size bonus to their AC, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, a -1 penalty to their Combat Maneuver Bonus and Combat Maneuver Defense, and a +4 size bonus on Stealth checks.
• Base Speed: (Slow Speed) Gnomes have a base speed of 20 feet.
• Languages: Gnomes begin play speaking Common, Gnome, and Sylvan. Gnomes with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following: Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Giant, Goblin, and Orc. See the Linguistics skill page for more information about these languages.