Gnomes are small and curious humanoid beings, known for their inventiveness, love of learning, and playful nature. They stand about 3 to 4 feet tall, with childlike features and mischievous smiles. Gnomes have a strong connection to the natural world and often live in cozy burrows or hidden enclaves, embracing a simple and carefree lifestyle.
Gnomes have a natural affinity for tinkering and engineering, creating whimsical gadgets and clever contraptions. Their love for exploration and knowledge drives them to be avid inventors and scholars, delving into ancient tomes and exploring the mysteries of the world.
Despite their small stature, Gnomes possess sharp intellects and are quick-witted problem solvers. They are skilled illusionists and pranksters, using their natural charm to navigate social situations and entertain friends and strangers alike.
Gnomes’ love of life, affinity for the natural world, and insatiable curiosity make them delightful and endearing companions on any adventure. Their resourcefulness and lighthearted spirit bring joy and ingenuity to the world around them, reminding others to embrace the wonders of the imagination and the pursuit of knowledge.
Age
Gnomes mature at the same rate humans do, and most are expected to settle down into an adult life by around age 40. They can live 350 to almost 500 years.Alignment
Gnomes are most often good. Those who tend toward law are sages, engineers, researchers, scholars, investigators, or inventors. Those who tend toward chaos are minstrels, tricksters, wanderers, or fanciful jewelers. Gnomes are good-hearted, and even the tricksters among them are more playful than vicious.
Size
Gnomes are between 3 and 4 feet tall and average about 40 pounds.Your size is small.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Your base swimming speed is 12 feet*.
Your base climbing speed is 12 feet*.
* calculated speed.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write: Common, Gnomish.
Ability Score Increase
- Intelligence: +2
Race Features
Darkvision
Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Gnome Cunning
You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
Gnome Sub-races
Rock Gnome
Lore
The Stream
Credits: SRD 5.1