Gnomes

Gnomes (Old Dunni "Kobold") are a type of trow, a human-like creature descended from the elfs. Gnomes typically resemble humans, though they are the size of a small child. Gnomes often sport beards, wear earthy tones, and live in colonies called glens. Gnomes are closely related to goblins.

Etymology
The term "gnome" comes from the Drugoth word "gēnomos", which means "One who lives in the Earth." The old Dunni "Kobold" means "Brown one", and survives to modern days as the term "Bolda". Gnomes, however, consider "bolda" to be an offensive term.

Culture
Gnomes live in colonies called glens, where they build small burrows in the ground. Gnomes are patriarchal, worshiping male elders as gods. Ancestor Worship is common in gnomes.

Gnomes are very territorial, and will defend their glens and glen mates viciously. Gnomes are very capable miners, and craft specialized weapons. Many gnomes are also learned in the arts of Physical Magic.

In some of the more remote areas of the world, gnomes have been known to attack and raze villages, but in most parts of the world they just sit outside listening for children to talk back to their parents, then break in while the child sleeps and carry them off. The child is forced to work until he outgrows the gnome society (4+ feet tall), at which point he is eaten.