Gnome

Gnomes are an uncommon fae race that were supposedly from Llolani or the Faelands, but has spread across the continents to serve as tinkerers, artificers, and miners. Out of all fae races, the dwarves like them the most. Gnomes have lived in the Goldenwood for the entirety of recorded history, which gives them the largest political influence there.
Gnomes are classified with a fae soul.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Gnomes resemble very short humans, even shorter on average than halflings. Their ears are pointed and the upper tip point away from the head, almost horizontal. The ears are fairly mobile and help a gnome express themselves.
Gnomes have rough soles on their feet -- perfect for gripping wet moss, bark, and stone when they travel over natural terrain.

Biological Traits

There are a few rough lineage classifications of gnomes.

Forest Gnome

The forest gnome is one that thrives in the wilderness. They are able to understand and communicate with small creatures and are well known for their understanding of the natural world.

Rock Gnome

The rock gnome is a gnome that favors hills, caves, and mines. Rock gnomes are excellent inventors and have a proud history of mechanical expertise.

Deep Gnome

The deep gnome is a pale gnome that lives almost entirely underground. Deep gnomes have a strong affinity with the arcane arts.

Genetics and Reproduction

Gnomes have a fairly short gestation period of 6 months and are a continuous breeder species. Gnome couples can expect, with regular practice, approximately one child every 4-6 years.

Growth Rate & Stages

A healthy gnome ages at a rate of about 2.5 times a healthy human. A typical gnome could reach the following milestones:

• Adolescence at year 30
• Adulthood at year 45
• Death from old age at year 190

Ecology and Habitats

Gnomes favor environments that still have natural elements and pristine features. Forests, caves, lakes, and mountains are the most common locations for a gnome to settle.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Gnomes love sweets, grains, vegetables, fruits, and mild meats.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Gnome faces have squat heads, strong brow, and round faces.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Most gnomes in the United Halla Alliance live in the Goldenwood.

Average Intelligence

Gnomes are well-known for being highly intelligent, clever, and detail-oriented. They have a fantastic spacial awareness that allows them to comprehend physical structures and mechanics easily. Gnomes have invented the art of clockwork and are known to make fantastic artificers.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Gnomes have keen eyes that are quick at allowing them to see in many levels of light. They are able to even see through the darkest nights.

Lifespan

190 years

Average Height

Males are typically 2.8 fl. Females are typically 2.4 fl.

Average Weight

Gnomes vary in weight, with a decent range of 1.8 to 4.4 kobi (28 - 69 lbs).

Average Physique

Gnomes tend to be slender.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Gnome skin tone varies from deeply tanned (forest) to pale (rock) to a gray-white (deep).