Gnome
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Gnomes
Gnomes, often referred to as The Forgotten, live deep within the forgotten and deepest most remote areas. They tend to keep to themselves, staying out of other races’ business for the most part. Outsiders often see Gnomes as backward, uncivilized, or unsophisticated because of their reclusive nature; they are anything but. Gnomes are creative and charming, inquisitive and intelligent, curious and cunning, adventurous and sneaky. Those who dare to seek out and enter the homeland of any Gnome often find a very sophisticated and diverse society.
Size figures a great deal in their tenacious culture. Gnomes are very adventurous and seek to learn all there is of the world and all within and without its bounds. Gnomes delve deep into the art, culinary, engineering, mystical, metaphysical, and practically any other field one could think or imagine. Their race is precise, efficient, flexible, and determined.
Gnomes, contrary to popular belief, come in all shapes, flavors, sizes, and intellects. Many grow wild, often very ornate or wild, hair styles and beards. Gnomes, when encountered in the more civilized areas appear wide eyed, spritely, and bright; this due to their fascination and greed for knowledge.
Gnomes have a very dear and close relationship to Fey creatures, regard many races as other, tending to stay out of their affairs, and treat their enemies with a sadistic, often overwhelming, rage.
Common Gnome
Common Gnomes tend to live in shallow but expansive, intricate, ingeniously designed complexes found on the surface and unground in the more wooded and hilly regions. These Gnomes have garnered a kinship with other ground dwelling creatures such as badgers, rabbits, and foxes, often keeping them as pets that run freely within their complexes, coming and going as one of their tribe.
Their natural ability to hide and blend into natural environments is keen. This fade ability is genetic and sometimes involuntary. Gnomes have been known to disappear completely, at a moment’s notice in the face of danger. Outsiders believe they possess some unholy teleportation ability, Gnomes know otherwise.
Typical Racial Features
Age: 500 yrs
Height: 3’ to 3.5’
Weight: 40 – 50 lbs
Hair: Varies
Eyes: Varies
Skin: Reddish tans to earthy browns
Attributes
Languages Known: Common, Gnome, Dwarven, Elven, Giant, Goblin, Orc
Weapon Proficiencies: Any
Armor Allowance: Any
Vision: Low-light vision
Speed: 40’
Racial Modifications: -2 STR, +2 DEX, +1 CON |
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Thief
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Thief
Base Skills
• Pick pockets
• Open locks
• Move silently
• Hide in shadows
• Appraise value
• Astute observer
• Analyze data
• Linguistics expert
Prime Attributes: INT, WIS, DEX
Hit Points: 4
Weapon Allowance: Light only
Armor Allowance: Light only
Description
The thief is often seen as a despicable character lurking in the shadows, ready to stab and steal away your life at the least provocation. They are, in fact, lurkers, but not because they are nefarious or wish anyone harm. They are simply products of a system that has abandoned them. Thieves are typically orphans who never knew or have forgotten their families; living as best they can on the mean streets of society. They get by on whatever means necessary. Safety comes first and foremost, above all or anyone else. A thief rarely makes friends, but will band with a group if it serves a purpose. With a mere glance the thief can appraise the value of any item. After all, this is how they survive, by profiting from the involuntary generosity of others.
The hardships of survival have imparted them with the unusual gift of astute observation. By observing an individual’s actions and conversation, for even a brief period, the thief can ascertain the nature and demeanor of any individual with precise accuracy. All of these skills are secondary however to their ability to analyze information and glean even the tiniest of insignificant details from any situation. The transient life of a thief naturally tends to find them in a wide variety of environments, interactions, and situations, granting them a unique set of abilities for adjusting, morphing, and easily adapting quickly to a variety situations and environments rapidly. This rough and tumble life of the thief hardens and nulls the mental and emotional health of a thief, while the colorful variety of physical interactions develops a longing for the beautiful and often overpowering energy that ebbs and flows throughout the universe. |
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