OVERVIEW

Gnomes are renowned for their inventive approach to magic and their unrelenting pursuit of knowledge. Their society is built around intellectual superiority and innovation, valuing intelligence and creativity above all else.

Gnomes often dedicate their lives to mastering a specific area of study, resulting in a culture that is both highly advanced and intensely competitive. Despite their sometimes scatterbrained reputation, gnomes have made significant contributions to magical technology and arcane research.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Appearance

Gnomes are small and slight, typically standing between 3 to 4 feet tall.
They have a wide range of skin tones, often reflecting their surroundings, with hair colors that can be anything from natural shades to vibrant hues like blue or green.
Their eyes are large and expressive. They have disproportionately large ears.

Lifespan

Gnomes have a relatively long lifespan, often living up to 500 years. Their extended lifespans let them amass a wealth of knowledge and experience.

GENERAL PERSONALITIES

These personality traits reflect the common behaviors and attitudes shaped by societal upbringing in the major cities of each race.

Remember, people are often products of their environment, and your character’s background and upbringing should greatly influence their personality.

These are not cookie-cutter formulas, and no character needs to embody these traits fully—feel free to explore and create unique personalities!

Eccentric and Scatterbrained

Gnomes can often appear scatterbrained and eccentric due to their tendency to juggle multiple projects and ideas simultaneously. This trait, while sometimes leading to chaotic environments, also fosters a culture of rapid innovation.

Intellectually Competitive

Gnomes value intellectual superiority and often engage in friendly (or not-so-friendly) rivalries to prove their brilliance. This competitive nature drives them to excel but can also lead to conflicts and intense debates.

WAYS OF LIFE

Magical Innovation

Gnomes are pioneers in magical technology, creating devices and constructs that blend magic and mechanics. Their cities are filled with floating structures, enchanted machinery, and arcane laboratories.

Education and Research

Gnomes place a strong emphasis on education, with young gnomes attending specialized schools and colleges dedicated to different fields of magical study. Many gnomes also apprentice under more experienced mentors, learning through hands-on experimentation.

Family and Community

Gnomes have a strong sense of family and community, often forming close-knit groups centered around shared research interests.

SOCIETAL STRUCTURE

Sections

Gnomish society is organized into small, efficient units known as sections. Each section is led by the most experienced member and focuses on a specific area of research or project. This structure allows gnomes to maximize their potential and achieve remarkable advancements.

Colleges

Arcane Council

The gnomes have an Arcane Council responsible for the governance of their cities and the regulation of magical practices.

Council members are selected based on their contributions to the community and rotate periodically. The role is often seen as a duty rather than a privilege, as it takes time away from personal research.

RELIGION & BELIEFS

Under construction!

WORLDLY REPUTATION

The Good

💚 Gnomes are respected for their ingenuity and contributions to magical technology. Their inventions and research are highly valued, and many races seek their expertise for solving complex problems. They are also some of the most good-natured long-lived races, often putting aside prejudices for research.

The Bad

⛔ Gnomes are sometimes viewed as eccentric and irreverant due to their flighty nature and lack of tradition. Their unconventional methods can make others wary, and their scholarly competitiveness can lead to conflicts—though mostly among gnomish circles themselves.

More detailed information can be found in Gnomish Interactions With Other Races

Other Names

Friendly-Neutral Names

Tinkers / Tinker-tots, Sparkies, Whizzers, Thinkers

Derogatory Names

Shorties, Scatterbrains, Screw-ups, Gearheads, Fiddler, Airheads, Dizzies

PRESENCE IN FORTUNE'S REST

As one might expect, the discovery of ancient technology and magicks in Sunhallow has drawn a good many gnomish scholars to the city. Despite their small numbers, gnomes are well-respected for their contributions to the city's technological and magical advancements.

THE PYRE

Gnomes in Fortune's Rest are found in droves The Pyre, where their inventive skills and knack for magical engineering are highly valued.

When they aren’t joining research dives into the dungeon, they run bustling workshops and laboratories, creating innovative devices, magical gadgets, and alchemical concoctions. Their tinkering often results in a mix of brilliant successes and spectacular failures, making up much of the district's loud atmosphere.

THE CANOPY

Some of the more whimsical gnomes also have a presence in The Canopy, where their clockwork trinkets and clever contraptions are popular among market-goers.