Gnome

Although not a frequently seen race, gnomes do still wander within the lands of Incantre. There have been no strictly gnomish settlements since before the Draconic Encroachment, and they are instead often seen either together in small family groups or as solitary members of larger settlements or traveling groups.

Short of stature, usually around a meter or so in height and usually fairly narrow-waisted, gnomes are often recognized by slightly pointed ears and bulbous noses. Their hair and eyes are usually of earthy hues. It appears near-sightedness may be a common trait, as they are frequently seen squinting closely at objects of study or interest, and many sport spectacles.

As a race, gnomes are not an outgoing or social people typically. They often will find a focus for their intense curiosity around which many aspects of their lives will focus. For some, this may be a trade or craft such as alchemy or architecture. Others become traders and tinkers, the more adventurous joining caravans or taking their own cart from place to place to ply their wares and mend items. Still others take their tinkering further, intent on inventions and improvements to existing items. Their logical tendencies lead them more often towards science than magic, but some few do pursue the mystic arts arcane or divine.