From the introduction: The Gnomes of Jorth are a calm, peaceful, quiet race, who live in harmony with their environment, and with each other... and have a hidden dark side. Most people believe that the Gnomes are a race of hard working, dedicated craftspeople and small farmers. Gnomes are well known for their traditional costume of comfortable and sensible work clothes and pointed hats. They mostly live in small communities with other Gnomes, holding property in common.