What is THE iconic Gnome Class?

[Nyaricus]

As a race, gnomes have probably changed the most over the editions.

First they favoured the Illusionist class; then in the 3e transition they were kept in via a decidedly steam-punky picture by Lockwood; in essence the 'Artificer' class from Eberron (although this couldn't be fully realised in the time restraints or somesuch but finally was when Eberron came about). Then we were given Bards as Favoured Class in 3.5e - again changing them. Finally, in the new PHB II, we are introduced to the Beguiler class - which is a great mix of rogue and illusion/enchantment-focused sorcerer and some might say a great role-filler for a gnome.

So, what is the iconic Gnome class, in your (no so? ) humble opinion?

 

[BullMarkOne]

Oddly enough, I associate gnomes most closely with druids. In my mind they fit the wisened old forest dweller/hermit archetype quite nicely.

 

[demiurge1138]

Beguilers are rock for gnomes. Appropriate, seeing as how it's the closest thing to a 1e illusionist the 3.5 has.

Demiurge out.

 

[Odhanan]

Illusionist. Then Artificer.

 

[A'koss]

Oddly enough, I associate gnomes most closely with druids.

Oddly enough, I associate gnomes most closely with improvised "natural" weapons used by druids...

 

[Mouseferatu]

Beguilers are rock for gnomes. Appropriate, seeing as how it's the closest thing to a 1e illusionist the 3.5 has.

Demiurge out.

What he said.

 

[Aus_Snow]

Artificer.

Good ol' tinkers. Ooh yeah. :/

IOW, I couldn't care less. Bloody gnomes. Uh huh, rare is best.

 

[airwalkrr]

Illusionist. Old school, baby!

 

[rounser]

In my mind they fit the wisened old forest dweller/hermit archetype quite nicely.

Garden gnomes might have something to do with that association. I agree with it though.

 

[Drowbane]

WoWd20's Tinker.