Gnome

Forest Gnome

The Forest Gnomes and Rock Gnomes are often intermingled with any non-gnome unable to tell the difference.
Forest Gnomes are very intelligent and are in tune with nature. They are naturally sneaky, have control over basic illusions, and able communicate with small animals.
Large groups of Forest Gnomes live in Anklegnaw and Noxhaven

Rock Gnome

The Forest Gnomes and Rock Gnomes are often intermingled with any non-gnome unable to tell the difference.
Rock Gnomes are very intelligent and are very good with technology. Even the youngest of Rock Gnomes can create small mechanical constructs.
Large groups of Rock Gnomes live in Tinkertown, Gearworth, and Noxhaven.

Deep Gnome

There are rumours of a sub-race of Gnomes that live in the Underdark.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Gnomes are considered Humanoid

Growth Rate & Stages

Most Gnomes mature at the same rate as Humans and are considered adults at 40. They can live to 350 years old, and in some circumstances as much as 500 year old.

Ecology and Habitats

Forest Gnomes like both forests and city life. Rock Gnomes are at home in caves and cities.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Gnomes have a diet similar to humans.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Gnomes are very social and are happy to have someone else in charge so they can carry on with what they want to be doing.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Most are found in or around Noxhaven, Anklegnaw, Tinkertown, and Gearworth.

Average Intelligence

Gnomes are more intelligent than the average humanoid.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Gnomes have natural darkvision and are capable of resisting minor magic that effects the mind.

Civilization and Culture

Average Technological Level

The Rock Gnomes are the most technologically advance race known. They have invented fire arms, they experiments with explosives and electricity, and have been responsible for the design of several airships, both designs based on magic and technology. They are also the first group known to work with Technomancy (the combination of science and magic).

Major Language Groups and Dialects

All Gnomes know Gnomish and Common and are well known for creating well written technical documents and catalogs of knowledge.

Common Dress Code

Gnomes do not have a strict dress code. Some Gnomes like wearing colourful clothing and colour their hair.

History

Gnomes have existed since the middle of the Dawn Times. Since they have had no real desire to build big empires, the spread of Gnomes across the world has been limited.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

In recent years Humans have spent a lot of money on Gnome technology. The town of Tinkertown is considered a very important part of the leadership of Insomnia.

Genetic Descendants

• Hexblood

Lifespan

350 to 500 years

Average Height

3 to 4 feet tall

Average Weight

40 pounds

Average Physique

Most Gnomes are small and lean.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Gnomes have similar skin tones as Humans, as well as shades of yellow, orange, and pink.

Geographic Distribution

• Noxhaven
• Oros