Gnomes

Oil stained Tock’s fingers, the greasy mess might never come out from under his fingernails, but that didn’t bother him much. There was a rack of muskets arranged along the wall by the worktable, the gnome’s deft fingers toyed with the firing mechanism, finally clearing the small obstruction and sliding it into true. Tock pulled back the hammer and squeezed the trigger, smiling at the satisfying click of metal on metal.

The gnomes of Orizon do not have central population bases, there aren’t purely gnomish cities on Orizon, though there are a few small towns and villages. The great majority of gnomes establish themselves within the populations of other races, especially among humanity. Often found in small tucked away corners, gnomes work at jobs that allow them to work with their cleverness and nimble fingers. The rise of mechanics and the crafting of mechanisms in the pre-industrial society of Orizon has made their talents especially valuable as clockwork makers and gunsmiths.
The gnomes of Orizon are known as vibrant artisans and mischievous tricksters and, outside of those looking to use their skills, few take the gnomish peoples seriously. Often gnomes are unconsciously treated as second class citizens, or children
Gnomes outside of larger Orizon society often live in small family units, or small villages composed of several gnomish families. These villages are hidden within the underbrush of deep woods.

Lifespan

400