Editing Setting:Dungeons & Monstergirls (section)

=====Gnome=====
::The gnomes are one of the stranger "demihumans" of (Abode). Small humanoids, they could easily be mistaken for human girl-children, were it not for their exotic coloration, the distinctive knife-like elongated ears they share with elves, and the very unchildish bosoms that every mature gnome sports.
::As a general rule, the gnomish disposition is a strange portamanteau of childishness and maturity - rather like their body, as is constantly noted. They tend to be free-spirited and fun-loving, but also quite thoughtful and introspective. The precise tendencies vary between subspecies, as is the norm for demihumans.
::The origins of gnomes is a mystery. Eladrins sometimes speculate they may be some particularly degenerate strain of their own elfin family tree. Others postulate that they are dwarves or halflings who became enamored with pure sources of magic, leading to their more fae nature.
::If the gnomes know, they aren't telling. They certainly don't care, and most laugh at anyone who finds it important.

'''Forest Gnome:'''
::Forest gnomes are the largest of their kin, readily distinguishable by their "foresty" coloration - skin tones in earthen or bark-like shades of black, brown, yellow or red, animalistic irises of yellow, brown or orange, and green hair - and their somewhat claw-like nails & pronounced teeth.
::Forest gnomes are a sylvan breed of demihuman, most comfortable in dense forest, thickets or even high grassland if they must. They have a reputation as both tricksters and caretakers. Forest gnomes, like wood elves, respect their homes and see to care for them, though not to the extent of obsession; they seek to avoid over exploitation, not sensible use. At the same time, though, they love to pull pranks and make mischief, making them notorious amongst travelers. Riddles, jokes and songs are serious business amongst them, and they often become merchants or bards.
::Forest gnomes without access to men breed through ritual magics. One or more prospective parents digs a shallow burrow and prepares a nest of leaf-litter. Into this nest, she places a magical poppet, a baby-doll woven from leaves or animal fur and stuffed with a combination of animal bones & teeth, her own hair, and her own blood. The burrow is then sealed and left for nine months, after which the gnome returns and digs it open, finding a howling baby gnome inside ready for her first drink of mother's milk.

'''Rock Gnome:'''
::Shortest yet bustiest of the gnomes, rock gnomes are famous for their vividly bright hair and eye colors, often in unnatural shades of human-like colors or just in colors no human girl has ever sported, such as blue hair or pink eyes. Rock gnomes are, in their own eyes anyway, the smartest and brightest of all the gnomes. Quick-thinking, intellectual, they are natural academics, with a racial fascination with magic, alchemy and technology. Every rock gnome at least dabbles in some field, if only as a hobby or for intellectual stimulation. Many rock gnomes follow a Life Quest, a particular experiment or theorem they are driven to complete; what this is varies from gnome to gnome, but is always grand in scale. Developing flying machines, elixirs of youth, portal spells, it doesn't matter.
::Rock gnomes have a reputation as the most arrogant and hotheaded of their kin. They commonly braggadocios, and even those who don't flaunt their own brilliance are quick to look down on those who they judge are acting "stupid". To say nothing of exploding in rage at those they think aren't giving them credit. Their personalities can make them quirky sages - or full-fledged mad scientists - but never at the cost of their efficiency. A rock gnome may get so caught up that she forgets about little things like "should I do this?" or "what might happen if X occurs?", but she never loses track of her need to make something work.
::Rock gnomes may have wildly different opinions in regards to "the proper" aesthetics, but full-fledged aversions to one of The Three Arts are almost unheard of. You are more likely to encounter rock gnomes arguing over whether atompunk or steampunk is superior than over whether magic or technology is better.
::Rock gnomes literally build their daughters, unless they score a human spouse, but how they do so varies wildly. All that it requires is that the gnome wishes it to happen, with the precise methodology coming to her based on her own mystical intuition. One rock gnome may build a mechanical womb that produces daughters when she turns it on. A second may self-impregnate with an alchemical elixir - or a "specially designed" artificial phallus. A third may literally conjure a new daughter into being with a magic ritual she dreams up. The end result, and the root cause, is always the same.

'''Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin):'''
::The most mysterious and enigmatic of their kin, svirfneblin live in the depths of the Underdark, busily mining and harvesting cave-beasts and fungi to serve. They tend to be grimmer and more reserved than other gnomes, especially when they meet strangers. Aside from their skin and hair, which comes in stone-like shades of gray, black and white, svirfneblin are easily recognized because they have very large, sexual bubble-butts as well as full, womanly breasts, to say nothing of being unusually fit-looking for their childish frame.
::Svirfneblin claim their butts were given to them as a way to make hauling things around easier. Whilst somewhat based in fact, this displays their dry sense of humor. Like Mountain Dwarves, svirfneblin have a "work hard, play hard" philosophy, and whilst not extremely exuberant, they still relish the chance to relax and unwind at the end of a day's efforts.
::Svirfneblin are shy and gentle demihumans, who prefer to avoid conflict. If they must fight, they are surprisingly vicious, as they believe in putting an end to things at once. Corner a svirfneblin, and she will crush your kneecaps with a hammer before putting her pick through your skull, never even stopping for a moment in the process. Fortunately, they'd rather use their magical abilities to avoid having to do that in the first place.
::Svirfneblin are avid miners of gemstones, as these are a key part in their reproductive cycle; they fashion the best gems into enchanted dildos, which are used to fertilize a svirfneblin who wishes to conceive.