Gnomes

Gnomes are a bipedal race of humanoid creatures. They are some of the smallest of the civilized races, averaging a quarter to half foot shorter than dwarves and halflings. Gnomes are famously tinkerers, and occasionally work with dwarves to manufacture more delicate tools and contraptions. Like elves, they have a tendency towards magic, though use it to their advantage often.

Origins
Gnomes have a similar history to halflings, as they also emerged from underground and took to life on the surface. Gnomes, being the smallest of the dwarvenkin, had to rely on tools to help them survive the harsh wilds. Gnomes had a tendency towards magic, and used it to their advantage in order to trick predators and attackers in order to gain the upper hand. They also retained their dwarven relative's knack for forging, albeit via magic rather than physical construction. Gnomes became known as excellent tinkerers and crafters of devices.

Height and Weight
Gnomes are small, averaging between 2'7" and 3'4" tall and only weighing about 40 pounds. Male and female gnomes are roughly the same height and weight.

Appearance
Gnomes resemble small, lithe halflings. Many also have beards in a similar fashion to dwarves or humans. Gnomes have tan or brown hued skin tones, with varying hues and lightness depending on regions. Most gnomes have brown or green eyes, with very few having light blue or turquoise colored eyes. Their hair can be many shades, though in their middle years it turns grey or white.

Lifespan
Gnomes live about as long as halflings, and mature at age 14. They live on average to be 120 years old, and around the age of 60 begin to grow more round and their hair turns white or grey.

Diet
Gnomes are omnivorous, though tend to prefer a more plant based diet.

Smoud Gnomes
Smoud gnomes live in forested regions, and often will venture out to build settlements in grasslands and sparesely wooded regions. They have a light brown skin tone, and lighter colored hair. They are friendly, and expert woodcrafters.

Kleeg Gnomes
Kleeg gnomes live in mountainous regions or near stony hills or canyons. They are most like their dwarven relatives, working with stone and metal more often. They have darker hair colors and a brownish, tan skin tone.

Gliese Gnomes
Gliese gnomes live in cold and wet climates, near the sea or in regions of heavy snow. They have mastered the art of ice sculpting, and are the hardiest and hairiest of the gnomes. Their hair is quite light, and their skin tones typically take on a lighter coloration as well.

Nimm Gnomes
Nimm gnomes prefer hot and dry climates, and have a surprisingly cheerful and optimistic attitude most of the time. They are experts at fine crafting and are the most efficient of the the gnome subraces. They have darker skin and hair colors, and almost never have turquoise colored eyes.