The Adventurers Guild Tabletop RPG - Gnomes

Following on from the last introduction to the world of Edillon and the floating continent of Talarius, I've got another snippet  of racial background for you.  This time the Gnomes!

Gnomes are a small sociable race with brilliant minds.  They are artistic, creative and Ingenius and are responsible for many of the architectural and technological wonders that are found around Edillon.  A close bond with the Elves has given them an in depth understanding of Spirits and Elements which they have managed to use to create never ending power sources (of varying strength based upon the source spirit).  note: the spirits are only ever “borrowed”, never consumed. 

Though their relationship with the Dwarves they have been able to mutually benefit and have been able to help the Dwarves adapt some of their tech and designs to work using the power sources available on Edillon.  The more powerful machines are still only able to function with the Esper Crystals, and the Gnomes study their function as often as they are able.  Many an Esper Crystal is in the personal collection of a wealthy or powerful Gnome.  

Gnome communities tend to be small, with many a Gnome seeking solitude to practice their arts.   That is not to say that they don’t have larger towns and cities, but for the most part, Gnomes will tend to integrate into larger societies populated by other races where they can profit from their skills and talents.  As a generalisation, the 2 things most precious to a Gnome are knowledge and wealth – and not necessarily in that order! 

Due to their propensity towards gathering wealth, they can often be found amongst a city’s richest merchants, bankers, loan sharks etc, and their quick wit and intellect will usually see them prosper, no matter what their chosen discipline.