Even so, if you want your gnome to be authentic, it’s useful to think about where they come from. Not all gnomes need to be happy-go-lucky some are miners or guarded, and gnomes aren’t immune to corruption. Out of all of the races, expect a gnome’s name to change a lot over time! They do have a traditional name, but find that taking only a single name that everyone uses to be a bit stiff. A gnome that is comfortable with a party might name every party member differently, and ask that every party member do the same to them.

Gnomes are creatures that love names, and understand that every single person has a different perspective of them. If a gnome travels, they are likely to be taken in by almost all friendly races, since they’re so useful as builders, gemcutters, and even tutors! Gnomes make for the most fun teachers that a rich family can ask for, and a gnome – with personal freedom – will work for a family for generations. If a gnome doesn’t want you to find their home, you’re not likely to find it! Their homes are well-placed in nature, and hidden by some illusions. Gnomish communities are called burrows, where they live almost underground. So, each of them try to make the most out of it however they can, since there’s so much to do in the world! Gnomish adventurers want to see as much of the world as they can, and experience as many things as possible, before their centuries are up.īecause of this, the bright and happy lifestyle experienced by most gnomes can be jarring to unfamiliar races. Their fey brethren can live a lot longer, and almost all Gnomes enjoy all aspects of life.

Gnomes are long-lasting people, living between 3 to 5 centuries, but this is far too short for most gnomes. Introduced in the Player’s Handbook, they may be one of the most specialized (and fun) starting races a new player can choose. Gnomes are one of the starting races offered in Dungeons & Dragons 5E.

Mark of Scribing (Eberron: Rising from the Last War).

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