Gnomes are similar to dwarves, but tend to be shorter and slimmer in build. Gnomes live in hills and forest regions. They tend to work in mines like dwarves, but prefer to live above ground. They tend to share the same views as dwarves regarding the other races. However, they tend to dislike elves just as much as orcs and goblins. Gnomes have a deep hatred of Drow and Duergar and have been known to mount suicide expeditions to search out and destroy their homelands. Gnomes tend to live about 800 years. 1. Gnomes have the same night vision as dwarves. 2. Gnomes can assess the value of finely crafted weapons and armor as a rank 5 Merchant. 3. Gnomes receive Mechanician at ½ the required exp. cost. 4. Gnomes receive Alchemist at ½ the required exp. cost. 5. Gnomes may use one hafted weapon at ½ the required exp. cost. 6. Gnomes gain a 10% bonus to strike and +2 to damage when fighting Hordlings, Ratkin, Beastlords, Sliths, Dread Knights, Drow and Duergar. 7. Gnomes are prohibited from using any sword that is longer than their own height as well as any pole weapon that is greater than five feet in length. They may use short bows or crossbows. 8. Gnomes are capable of hiding themselves when they travel in wooded regions. Hidden gnomes are as difficult to detect as a rank six thief. 9. Gnomes receive three rolls on the bogey table.