Gnomes

Little is known about gnomes, save that they are congregated mostly on the Aluvian Penninsula, living in a peaceful coexistence with the elves who consider themselves the guardians of that region of Darisia.

The only group of gnomes with whom any real contact exists is a small enclave that lives in Menion and practices the healing arts there. This small group offers its services to anyone in need, and it is said that they offer the finest non-magical healing in Darisia.

Gnomes tend to talk quickly, seeming to be under the influence of a constant press of ideas. Rumors tend to paint gnomes as impractical and given to silliness, but those in the know realize this is far from the truth.

Gnomes are incredibly organized and practical. Their clan-like social structure is tightly bound, and gnomes go to extreme lengths to stay in communication with each other. Any gnome can count on any other gnome to render any assistance possible at any time.

Physical Features

Gnomes are tiny creatures, standing from two and a half to four feet in height. Taller gnomes tend to be thinner and shorter gnomes fatter, as if they all weigh about the same. The species has uniformly black hair, but their eye colors range drastically among all known hues, often being two different colors on one individual.

The skin of a gnome wrinkles deeply by fifty or sixty years of age, but it is believed that gnome can live several centuries. As such, most gnomes encountered have the appearance of tiny old men with large noses who bustle about with inquisitive energy.

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