Gnome

In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, gnomes are one of the core races available for play as player character . They are closely related to dwarves, but are more tolerant of other races and of magic, and are skilled with illusions . Gnomes are Small sized humanoids, standing 3-3½ feet (90-105 centimeters) tall. Gnomes in Dungeons & Dragons have been further divided into various subraces: In the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, gnomes are also known as the "Forgotten Folk". Gnome society had changed greatly over the different editions of Dungeons & Dragons. In the first edition, they were portrayed as intensely curious and intellectual, keeping in theme with their spellcasting niche, with an interest in gemstones . They typically lived in hills, and acted as intermediaries between dwarves, elves, and halflings. In the second edition, gnomes received further background. According to The Complete Book of Gnomes and Halflings , gnomes have an intricate... full article at wikipedia