Forest Gnome

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Forest Gnome

A constant hum of busy activity pervades the warrens and neighborhoods where gnomes form their close-knit communities. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.
Gnomes are between 3 and 4 feet tall and weigh around 40 pounds.
As a forest gnome, you have a natural knack for illusion and inherent quickness and stealth. In the worlds of D&D, forest gnomes are rare and secretive. They gather in hidden communities in sylvan forests, using illusions and trickery to conceal themselves from threats or to mask their escape should they be detected. Forest gnomes tend to be friendly with other good-spirited woodland folk, and they regard elves and good fey as their most important allies. These gnomes also befriend small forest animals and rely on them for information about threats that might prowl their lands.

ability score increase: Increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1.

age: Gnomes mature at the same rate as humans, and most are expected to settle into adult life around the age of 40. They can live to 350 years on average, but it's not too uncommon for them to reach 500 years of age.

Size: Small

speed: 25ft.

Languages: Common and Gnomish.

race features:

Natural Illusionist.

You know the Minor Illusion cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting modifier for it.

Speak with Small Beasts.

Through sound and gestures, you may communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.

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.