Gnomes are a diminutive, wiry race of tinkers who live underground. In the Second War, they built vehicles and gadgets for the Alliance, submarines and flying machines, to combat the Horde. They are great mechanics and inventors, and are renowned for their knowledge and eccentric natures. The gnomes had a city, Gnomeregan, built into Ironforge Mountain. But invading troggs destroyed it and slaughtered its citizens.
Many survivors moved into Khaz Modan and now live with the Dun Morogh dwarves, and a few traveled with their dwarven friends to Kalimdor.
The gnomes are still reeling from the destruction of their home city and are loath to leave the safety of the dwarven tunnels. Most gnomes on Kalimdor remain secluded in Bael Modan.
Gnome Lineages
Gnomeregan Gnome
As a gnome, you are born with a brilliant mind and cheerful disposition. However, these gnome have suffered treachery, displacement, and near-genocide. It is their remarkable optimism in the face of such calmity that symbolizes their truly unshakable spirit.
Mechagnome
As a mechagnome, you come from a branch of the gnomish race that have lived in isolation for years, tirelessly enhancing their own bodies and minds. These gnomes share a lot of qualities with their gnomish cousins, however, they are more cautious in their tinkering, knowing the ruin it brings.