Gnome

Birth of Gnomes
After the loss of the Kobolds Hylón, God of Earth, lost faith in his people being saved. Eden, Goddess of Fortune and Charity, came to his side and nursed his heart. In their love, Hylón decided they could not bring all his children back to the faith. So instead of trying to save them he wanted to set them free. With her love, Eden aided Hylón to free a select few of the Primals, which he affectionately called Gnomes. Reluctantly he stripped them of all connection to the divine in hopes they may be immune to the corruption of Chaos. In return he gifted them with enhanced connection to the arcane arts. He also bestowed upon them a great curiosity and love of the world. As one final act before setting them to make their own way in the world, he traded their earth and stone bodies for flesh and bones.

Physical Description
Gnomes are short standing 3 1/2 to 4 feet tall. They are a short, slender, and nimble people. Gnome Females are notably shorter than males by only a single inch or two. Gnome males grow limited facial hair while females grow none. Their skin tones are typically pale colors with a hue of green or blue to them. Hair colors are very exotic, often dark greens, reds and blues. Regular Human hair colors are also seen on Gnomes as well. Gnome eye colors are typically very bright greens, blues, purples and yellows. Gnomes age very slowly and are not considered to be an adult until the age of 21 and can live to be over 140.

Personality
Gnomes are very playful people who love jokes and playing pranks. They also have a fascination with animals and gems. Gnomes are well known for their sense of humor. They are also very curious people and love to find out as much about people as possible. Sometimes they don't know when to stop their inquisitive nature though. It is this curiosity that leads Gnomes to being so skilled and knowledgeable about the world.

Relationships
Gnomes are very friendly people and seem to have good relations with most people in the world. The only exceptions to this are with Ogres, Trolls, Goblins and Kobolds. Like Dwarves, Gnomes dislike these people. However, they are known to spend some time with them for academic purposes. They have a fear of Centaurs, Ogres and Orcs due to their size and often are afraid of being crushed. Gnomes are the only other people besides the Nai that are openly welcome among the Dwarves due to a long friendship throughout history. They are also often found as tutors to rich families or as technicians throughout the world. Gnomes get along least with Sun Elves and alright with Dark Elves. This is mostly due to their lack of contact throughout history and both being the most secluded of the Elven races. Gnomes have had a fair relationship with the Nai and are known to trade and find work with them. They get along well with Elves, sharing a good relationship together. As for Half-Elves, Gnomes have no issues with Half-Elves and view them as a neutral party. Gnomes have a love of the Half-Orc. They have a good relationship that has lasted a long time. Gnomes enjoy the large size and strength of the Half-Orc and enjoy some good fun with their slow wit. Gnomes dislike Orcs, but have no reason to hate them other than they are the enemy of the Dwarves. Gnomes will rarely trade or help Orcs for this fact, but they would not go as far as to say they hate Orcs.

Lands
Gnomes have no lands of their own in the world. They are most often seen in large civilizations or Dwarven Halls. Many Gnomes live in inventors, technicians, and machinists or as teachers and tutors. Gnomes are still a very big part of Dwarven society and are common in their halls.

Religion
The main deities of the Gnomes are Eden as well as Hylón. Other deities of Gnomes include Bahamut and Valefor.

Language
Gnomes have no language of their own and typically speak the common tongue and Dwarven.

Names
Gnomes like to have fun with names. Many considering naming their children as the first prank they will encounter.

Gnome Game Rule Information
Attributes: Base Classes: Fighter, Mage, Scoundrel
 * Body: 4/12 Strength, 10/24 Dexterity, 6/16 Vitality
 * Mind: 10/24 Intellect, 10/24 Cunning, 8/20 Willpower
 * Soul: 10/24 Charisma, 8/20 Perception, 6/16 Spirit

Prestige Classes: Barbarian, Battlemage, Rogue, Shadow, Warrior, Wizard

Racial Specialization(s): Maker

Size: Small

Base Land Speed: 20ft

Automatic Languages: Common, Dwarven

Discipline Modifiers: Skill Modifiers: +2 Appraise, +4 Knowledge (dispersed between 2-4 sub-types),
 * Weapon: +2 Crossbow, +2 Dagger