Post by dara on Jul 21, 2008 15:37:35 GMT -5
Race name:
Gnomes, the fairy people, goblins.
Attributes:
6 to 12 inches tall, normally short haired, brown hair being more common than blonde, and faces normally as cute as a beaten cactus. Psychologically, are normally self conscious about their height, and there have been several cases of gnomes on stilts. Are short tempered, and sometimes paranoid when a reference has been made to their height.
Their physical prowess is quite fascinating. They have the same strength as a normal human, but crammed into a body only a fraction of the size. A good analogy is like being punched by a knife. All the force of a fully grown fist packed tight into a fist the size of a thimble. They can jump to the same height as a humans height, and are as quick as mice when running.
History:
The gnomes were always mysterious, and hard to find. As they are the most conspicuous of the species when spotted, they have kept themselves to themselves for the most part. There is a game that was normally played by mischievous gnomes called “smooth puncher.” This was where a gnome would enter a very crowded bar, un noticed, then walk up to a likely aggressive punter at the bar. They would then wait for the victim to turn away, and jump up to administer a weak blow to the back of the head. The trick was then to get out, and watch the ensuing barfight.
The phrase “away with the fairies” was originally coined as a gnome was known to enjoy drinking people under tables, before going into a comatose state caused by the alcohol in their system outnumbering the amount of blood in the veins.
Over the last century or so, gnomes have been sighted more readily. There were several cases of gnomes joining spy networks, to do everything from being the gnome in the wall, to clearing entire buildings of enemies.
Only recently have the Gnomes actually approached the Agency of otherworldly affairs. Much has been learnt of this race since then.
Weaknesses:
Not noticeably as weak as other species, But is at a height disadvantage when it comes to someone who can stamp on them. Obviously cannot use a gun, and any gun custom made for them can only be described as a “peashooter”. Knives are no use to them. They may as well use needles, which they have been known to carry around. Although size can mess up a large amount of their life, it hasn’t stopped them so far.
Gnomes, the fairy people, goblins.
Attributes:
6 to 12 inches tall, normally short haired, brown hair being more common than blonde, and faces normally as cute as a beaten cactus. Psychologically, are normally self conscious about their height, and there have been several cases of gnomes on stilts. Are short tempered, and sometimes paranoid when a reference has been made to their height.
Their physical prowess is quite fascinating. They have the same strength as a normal human, but crammed into a body only a fraction of the size. A good analogy is like being punched by a knife. All the force of a fully grown fist packed tight into a fist the size of a thimble. They can jump to the same height as a humans height, and are as quick as mice when running.
History:
The gnomes were always mysterious, and hard to find. As they are the most conspicuous of the species when spotted, they have kept themselves to themselves for the most part. There is a game that was normally played by mischievous gnomes called “smooth puncher.” This was where a gnome would enter a very crowded bar, un noticed, then walk up to a likely aggressive punter at the bar. They would then wait for the victim to turn away, and jump up to administer a weak blow to the back of the head. The trick was then to get out, and watch the ensuing barfight.
The phrase “away with the fairies” was originally coined as a gnome was known to enjoy drinking people under tables, before going into a comatose state caused by the alcohol in their system outnumbering the amount of blood in the veins.
Over the last century or so, gnomes have been sighted more readily. There were several cases of gnomes joining spy networks, to do everything from being the gnome in the wall, to clearing entire buildings of enemies.
Only recently have the Gnomes actually approached the Agency of otherworldly affairs. Much has been learnt of this race since then.
Weaknesses:
Not noticeably as weak as other species, But is at a height disadvantage when it comes to someone who can stamp on them. Obviously cannot use a gun, and any gun custom made for them can only be described as a “peashooter”. Knives are no use to them. They may as well use needles, which they have been known to carry around. Although size can mess up a large amount of their life, it hasn’t stopped them so far.
