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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Patlin" data-source="post: 3912947" data-attributes="member: 17264">Yeah, I know... anecdotal evidence isn't the best argument.  I just thought it was funny, so I shared it.So, as a Gnome fan, what makes a gnome a gnome?If I visit a Dwarven town, I expect some of the inhabitants to be gruff-but-loyal earthy types who enjoy gems, beer, and probably build their cities down into the ground.An elven town would have aloof environmentalists living in an enchanted wood and enjoying all sorts of fine arts.These are stereotypes, sure, but its where I start from when I sit down to think of a dwarven or elvish character.  I may wind up far afield of the stereotype by the time the character is fully realized, but at least I have a clear picture of the norm from which I'm deviating.I can pick up any of half a dozen fantasy books and recognize dwarves or elves as the same critters I play in D&D.  Not Gnomes, though.Does your group have a clear common understanding of what a typical Gnome is? I'm interested to hear it, because I can't even picture a gnomish town.  The images of gnomes are so inconsistent nothing seems to stand out.</blockquote>