Gnome

Gnōmii

Gnomes are very small primatoid sophonts native to the Eewalese subchain of Thalassaterria. They are very reclusive, though in recent centuries they have been forced to abandon true isolationism by the advances of the Eian Empire.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Gnomes are minuscule humanoid sophonts, and while they have adapted bipedal cursoriality they also retain the prehensile tails of their ancestors. Gnomes are quite hairy to boot, with both sexes sporting impressive facial hair.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Gnomes are endemic to the island of Eewalo and its surrounding subchain within Thalassaterria, though they can be occasionally found elsewhere in the archipelago.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Gnomes speak local variations of a common tongue, called ashic.

Scientific Name

Sanguinus nanosapiens

Origin/Ancestry

Sanguinus imperator

Average Height

25 centimeters

Average Weight

0.5 kilograms

Average Length

60 centimeters

Sapience type

quasi-collective

Waystone Info

BASIC ABILITY

+2 CHA

SPEED

15

BONUS ABILITY

+1 DEX

SIZE

Diminutive

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Innate Traits

Out of Sight & Mind

As a gnome, you essentially gain invisibility by virtue of being under one foot tall. Your stealth skill is increased by +2. You are also incredibly hard to land a hit on in combat, boosting your AC +4.

The Short Straw

Your diminutive size makes it very hard for others to take you seriously. Your intimidation skill is decreased by -2. It is also difficult for you to make a dent in combat, lowering your attack -4.