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Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin)

Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin)
Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin)
CR 1/2
Small Humanoid (gnome), Neutral Good
Reveal Stat Block
Armor Class
15 ({@item chain shirt|phb})
Hit Points
16 (3d6 + 6)
Speed
20 ft.
str
15
+2
dex
14
+2
con
14
+2
int
12
+1
wis
10
+0
cha
9
-1

Traits

Stone Camouflage.The gnome has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.
Gnome Cunning.The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.

Actions

War Pick.mw 4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d8 + 2) piercing damage.
Poisoned Dart.rw 4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one creature. ({@damage 1d4 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success

Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin)

Deep gnomes, or svirfneblin, live far below the world's surface in twisting warrens and sculpted caverns. They survive by virtue of their stealth, cleverness, and tenacity. Their gray skin allows them to blend in with surrounding stonework. They are also surprisingly heavy and strong for their size. An average adult weighs 100 to 120 pounds and stands 3 feet tall.

A typical svirfneblin enclave contains several hundred deep gnomes and is strongly fortified. Secret tunnels lead to and from the settlement, and the deep gnomes use these as evacuation routes when the enclave comes under attack.

Established Gender Roles

Male svirfneblin are bald, while females have stringy gray hair. Traditionally, females run the enclaves while males scour the outskirts in search of enemies and deposits of precious gemstones.

Gemstone Harvesters

Svirfneblin cherish fine gemstones, especially rubies, which they harvest from mines deep in the Underdark. The hunt for gems often brings them into conflict with beholders, drow, kuo-toa, duergar, and mind flayers. Of all their natural enemies, deep gnomes fear and despise the murderous, demon worshiping drow the most.

Earth Friends

Deep gnomes are often encountered in the company of creatures from the Elemental Plane of Earth. Some svirfneblin can summon such creatures. Earth creatures guard svirfneblin settlements, especially xorn enticed to service with the promise of gems to feed on.