Gnomes

Gnomes are a diminutive race believed to be from Equis.

Description
Gnomes are extremely short and usually gaunt. They claim a fey origin, and have the pointed ears and youthful faces to back up this claim, though unlike elves they are generally capable of growing facial hair.

Personality
Because they are naturally curious, gnomes tend to be inquisitive. Many have very quick tempers, and the race has a reputation for mischievousness, but they can also be very warm and friendly.

Society
Gnomes tend to integrate into other societies and rarely form full-fledged societies of their own. At present, no such gnome-dominated society is known, though it is presumed they must have come from somewhere, so there must be one in existence.

The stereotype of a gnome in society is a blend of hard worker and trickster. They are often found working as tinkers, or hiring themselves out for magical services.

History
The first widely-known appearance of gnomes was in the ancient city of bul'Kardath in Equis, where historical records credited them with the creation of goblins through experimentation on orcs. Where they came from before this is still a complete mystery, but they have since spread throughout Equis and Noctis both.

Notable Gnomes

 * Lantis, the "Opener of the Void," a summoner and part-time tinkerer from Dakan.
 * Sitnal, Lantis' arguably more psychopathic rival, also from Dakan.
 * Tisnal, Lantis' cousin from Valencia with an obsession over tinkering.