You Are A Gnome!

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You may be small, but you are not to be underestimated. Whether you choose a life of invention, battle, or magic your natural cleverness will serve you well in any endeavor. Maybe even in becoming a legend.

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Building Your Character

Looks

Ethnicity:

• Deep
• Forest
• Rock

Sex:

Females often possess softer facial features and gentler curves, while males may exhibit slightly more defined jawlines and broader shoulders. However, these distinctions are relatively minor compared to the shared playfulness, nimbleness, and youthful exuberance that characterize Gnomish beings as a whole.

Musculature:

The Gnomish race, while not renowned for their physical strength, possesses a surprising amount of agility and dexterity. Their small stature and delicate frames belie their nimble musculature, allowing Gnomes to move with remarkable grace and precision.

Weight:

approx. 40 lbs.

Height:

3-4 feet tall

Personal History

Your Name:

Gnomes love names, and most have half a dozen or so. A gnome’s mother, father, clan elder, aunts, and uncles each give the gnome a name, and various nicknames from just about everyone else might or might not stick over time. Gnome names are typically variants on the names of ancestors or distant relatives, though some are purely new inventions. When dealing with humans and others who are “stuffy” about names, a gnome learns to use no more than three names: a personal name, a clan name, and a nickname, choosing the one in each category that’s the most fun to say.

Male:
Alston, Alvyn, Boddynock, Brocc, Burgell, Dimble, Eldon, Erky, Fonkin, Frug, Gerbo, Gimble, Glim, Jebeddo, Kellen, Namfoodle, Orryn, Roondar, Seebo, Sindri, Warryn, Wrenn, Zook

Female:
Bimpnottin, Breena, Caramip, Carlin, Donella, Duvamil, Ella, Ellyjobell, Ellywick, Lilli, Loopmottin, Lorilla, Mardnab, Nissa, Nyx, Oda, Orla, Roywyn, Shamil, Tana, Waywocket, Zanna

Clan Names:
Beren, Daergel, Folkor, Garrick, Nackle, Murnig, Ningel, Raulnor, Scheppen, Timbers, Turen
Nicknames:
Aleslosh, Ashhearth, Badger, Cloak, Doublelock, Filchbatter, Fnipper, Ku, Nim, Oneshoe, Pock, Sparklegem, Stumbleduck

Where you grew up:

Gnomes are industrious people, which means they tend to settle within larger settlments or cities. There's a good chance you were born and grew up in one of the major cities of Ankroth. There are times when gnomish families strike out on their own in order to focus on specific tasks or research. In these instances other races typically follow along and start to build up a community around whatever projects are being worked on by that family.

Who are your parents:

Your parents are always around. Gnomish families are typically very close and are excited by the chance to help teach and pass on their discoveries and capabilities to the next generation. You probably have some siblings who are usually your first friendly rivalries. Love for craft and love for kin are strong within the gnomish community.

What is your status:

Stature varies widely when it comes to Gnomes. Some gnomish families are among the richest in the continent. Generations of invention and development allow for the continuation of success within long noble lines. On the flip side not all inventions succeed. Some gnomes become so obesessed with the need to see their vision come to light they allow themselves to fall to squalor.

Why did you leave:

Family ties are strong to be sure, but the need for individual success is an incredible drive for young gnomes. It's rare that you find a gnome that is willing to rest on their family's laurels, especially because most times their families eventually start to force them out the door. Whether it be to complete a project left by another, invent something brand new, or to discover new knowledge, gnomes continually travel and explore.

Stats and Abilities

Species Stats

Speed

Walking - 25ft.

Size

Small

Ability Score Increase

Intelligence: +2

Innate Abilities

Darkvision:

Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Gnome Cunning:

You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saves against magic.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Gnomish.

Favored Classes

1. Artificer
2. Rogue
3. Wizard

Spoilers and Secrets

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If you are a Gnome that specializes in studies of the arcane or invention, you may know of the Artificers' Library, only available to select Gnomes within the rocky cliff faces of Fairfog.

Quick Links

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Character Sheet D&D 5e

Gnome Wizard by Wizards of the Coast

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