Gnome

The Gnomes of Windgrace are the last of the Old Races, along with the Elves and the Dwarves. Always curious and technologically gifted, some of the greatest inventions ever created have come from the minds of the smallfolk. They are highly intelligent and charismatic, and though diminutive in size, they make up for their physical shortcomings in wit and magical power. The Gnomes have steadily built up and reinvented their home of Windgrace for generations, becoming a vibrant, magical, and beautiful culture of tinkerers, shrewd businesspeople, and crafty artisans.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Gnomes are the smallest race found on Wandrei, comparable to the Zoogs or Goblins in stature. However, their physiology is proportionate; their appear to just be very short humans, with large ears and noses. Their hair tends to stand on end, giving them a sort of crazed appearance, and they come in all shapes and colors.

Genetics and Reproduction

Gnomes reproduce in the same manner as other humanoid races.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Gnomes have longer noses and ears than the average human, making their facial features sort of comical by human standards. Their hair comes in many colors, as do their eyes, even some shades of blues or bright yellows, further enhancing their comical appearance. It also tends to stand on end and is quite hard to tame.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Based in Windgrace, but found in many of the Human nations, and in Chondalwood, the neighboring home of the Halflings.

Average Intelligence

10 INT

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Gnomes are no more susceptible to any particular abilities than other races, though their small size gives them some advantages when facing the larger peoples of Wandrei.

Scientific Name

Homo sapien dolus

Lifespan

250 years

Average Height

2' 5" to 3' 5"

Average Weight

35 to 75 lbs

Average Physique

8 STR, 10 DEX, 12 CON

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Most Gnomes are generally caucasian in skin tone, though more tanned Gnomes are not unheard of. They tend not to have much body hair and their small frames don't usually support much body fat; however, fat Gnomes are possible.

Related Materials

• Alchemical Silver