Gnome

Gnome
The forest folk, gnomes are a energetic and active people. Though generally short lived compared to most of the other races of the argent, the gnomes are known for being friendly to all who don't go out of their way to antagonize them. Their long standing rivalry with the elfs excluded.

Location - The Overgrowth, other small mainland forests.

Language - Gnomish, Common

Lifespan - 40-50 years

History
Long ago, even before the arch angels arrived, the gnomes came from the lands beyond the Raqfen Wilds. Escaping to the argent as a last resort from the evergrowing world beyond. Upon entering the argent however they were greeted with hostility by the elfs in the southern lands known as the overgrowth. After months of hard ache the gnomes finally pushed into the lands they now call home, with the help of the humans from the north, driving the elfs out of the forests indefinitely. Eventually as the gnomish presence spread drove the elfs out of the forests elsewhere in the argent.

Sense then, the gnomes have lived happy lives under the canopies, staying in close relations with the Humans. The hostility with the elfs have also mostly gone away, as some elfs have began returning to the forests under the gnome's consent..

Culture
The gnomes live a very carefree lifestyle, being innate quick learners, many gnomes hop from job to job around their home villages attempting to learn all they can.

Due to their shorter lifespans, gnomish families tend to be larger than most other race's families, being prolific. Some villages can potentially be filled with just one whole family.

Self sufficiency has allowed gnomes to isolate themselves from the economic politics of the humans, but are still very welcoming to visitors entering their towns.