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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Khaalis" data-source="post: 3913588" data-attributes="member: 2167">Personally, for me, I don't like the D&D Gnome as it is presented. They do not exist in my homebrew world as a player race. They are instead based more on real world folklore, making them Fey. In folklore/mythology the gnome derives primarily from German fairy tales including the Grimm’s tales. They are most often depicted as 2” tall subterranean fey that look like gnarled old men. They are tricksters, pranksters and guardians of fey treasures. However, even in folklore the gnome is rare, most often referred to in generality rather than as featured characters. This I think, is why there really is no true source for defining details on what a gnome should be.If D&D wants to define a gnomish player race, they should create a unique race that redefines the concept. However, what is more likely is that we will see what the gnome has become in most pop culture like Warcraft & Everquest with gnomes being predisposed to magic and tinkering skills (thanks to the infusion of Dragonlance into the common view of gnomes).Overall I am glad to see they are not in the PHB if the design team hasn’t truly been able to define the race correctly yet. I would rather them add gnomes at a later date after redefining what their vision is for the gnome. JMHO. YMMV.</blockquote>