Gnome

Gnomes are the smallest of the demihuman races, looking somewhat like short small framed dwarves. Males average 2’8” in height, 69lb in weight with females averaging 1 inch shorter and 8 pounds lighter.  Gnomish society is a thing of mystery to outsiders. The males are obvious with their broad ears and thick, hanging earlobes. They tend to carry their weight in their belly and face, while females tend to carry it in their hips and legs. Their inane rhyming tends to drive out others before they can begin to truly understand gnomish society.

What is understood is that rhyming is a show of intelligence, grace, refinement, and respect. Gnomes understand perfectly well that this is their own trait, and do not look down on other races for their failure to rhyme, at least not outwardly. A gnome who does not rhyme is considered foul mouthed, and crass, while a gnome who usually rhymes may stop doing so when outraged, insulting someone, or when being deadly serious.

Most races view gnomes as a curiosity. They are undoubtedly helpful and inventive, but also obnoxious and frustrating with their endless rhyming and cheerfulness. They make excellent neighbors. Elves get along quite well with gnomes, but gnomes are impatient creatures who often find themselves frustrated with what they view as the idleness of aloof beings.

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