Gnomes are small, though humanlike. They have rough skin and are often of a brown and weather-worn complexion. Gnomes are very mechanically inclined.

Racial abilities: infravision, resist poison, and resist disease, susceptible to cold

Attribute bonuses: +2 wis, +1 dex, -1 str, -1 con

Gnomes may not choose to be Monks. In addition, they may not choose to subclass into Ruiners, Paladins, or Berserkers.

Racial attribute mods affect both starting stats and maximum stats.
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             Str  Int  Wis  Dex  Con
Human         0    0    0    0    0
Elf          -2    2    1    1   -1
Halfelf       0    0    0    1    0
Drow         -1    1    1    1   -2
Dwarf         1    0    0   -1    2
Hobbit       -1    0   -1    3   -1
Gnome        -1    0    2    1   -1
Duergar       1   -1    0    0    2
Orc           1   -1    0    0    0
Halforc       1   -3   -2    0    3
Barbarian     2   -2   -2    0    2
Pixie        -4    2    2    3   -3
Giant         3   -4   -3   -2    3
Hobgoblin     1    0   -1    0    1
Kobold       -1   -1    0    2    1
Ogre          2   -2   -1   -2    2
Githyanki     0    2    1    0   -1
Faerie       -2    1    1    1   -1