Rock Gnomes

The most common of the vivaxi, by far are the Rock Gnomes, often simply called "gnomes". They are known for their natural inventiveness and hardiness.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Rock Gnomes are anatomically indistinguishable from their cousins the Opera.

Genetics and Reproduction

Rock Gnomes reproduce sexually. Despite their apparent similarity, Rock Gnomes cannot reproduce with Opera.

Ecology and Habitats

Rock Gnomes originally evolved and settled in rocky hills and low mountains, hence their name.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They tend to eat an omnivorous diet consisting of nuts, naturally occurring grains, tubers, and berries. For meat, they prefer small game birds, rabbits, and goats.

Behaviour

Rock Gnomes are insatiably curious with an equal drive to replicate or improve things they see in the wild as well as devices they have made in the past or that they have seen others make.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Female Rock Gnomes appear more or less like small humans. Male noses are broad and bulbous, and they develop thick facial hair and bushy eyebrows; females do not exhibit these traits.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Rock Gnome skin coloration is tan or brown and their hair is blonde or sandy most of the time, though about one in ten has some form of ginger hair, ranging from light orange to auburn to flaming red.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Adapted to warrens and burrows, Rock Gnomes have some ability to see in dim light and darkness.

Common Proper Name

Rock Gnome

Other Common Name(s)

Gnomes

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Vivaxi

Scientific Name

Animalia chordata mammalia primates xuldae vivaxi artifex

Rock Gnome Traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Gnomes mature at the same rate humans do, and most are expected to settle down into an adult life by around age 40. They can live 350 to almost 500 years.

Size

Gnomes are between 3 and 4 feet tall and average about 40 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Gnome Cunning

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

Artificer's Lore

Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to magic items, alchemical objects, or technological devices, you can add twice your proficiency bonus, instead of any proficiency bonus you normally apply.

Tinker

You have proficiency with artisan’s tools (tinker’s tools). Using those tools, you can spend 1 hour and 10 gp worth of materials to construct a Tiny clockwork device (AC 5, 1 hp). The device ceases to function after 24 hours (unless you spend 1 hour repairing it to keep the device functioning), or when you use your action to dismantle it; at that time, you can reclaim the materials used to create it. You can have up to three such devices active at a time. See dndbeyond for details on what you can make in this way.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write the Common language of the region where the campaign starts, as well as the dialect of Gnomish spoken in your home.