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 ====== Crag Gnomes ======
-Crag Gnomes are native to secluded mountain regions.  They have grayish flesh tones
+Crag Gnomes are native to secluded mountain regions. Natural selection and
-ranging from pale to rather dark, as well as dark grey to black hair, typically kept
+forced evolution, along with generations of conflict with hostile neighbors,
-long & straight, usually in a single ponytail.
+have made them agile and tough, though somewhat brutish. Though they still
+maintain the general stature of their race, untold years ranging across the
+hostile peaks has formed them into a hardy, durable group, able to fend for
+themselves quite deftly, quickly moving along treacherous peaks and across maws
+of jagged rock that would leave many with no option but retreat. The ability to
+range through their domain quickly, strike at their foes, and retreat once again
+to defended positions in the stone labyrinths of their environment has earned an
+unusual nickname among the giants they constantly harass- "Tickandeklippe" or
+"Rock Ticks". It is a name laden with derogatory intent, but is accepted by the
+gnomes themselves readily, as they feel it defines their capacities and
+strengths thoroughly.
-They have the gnomish sense of joy and amusement, but not the trickery.  They are
+Crag Gnomes are somewhat more wiry and muscular than typical gnomes, possibly a
-inventors and engineers by nature, and love to do things in new and unusual ways.
+result of a touch of dwarven misogyny sometime in their far past, likely a
-Crag gnomes are agile and tough, but small in size, and somewhat brutish.
+necessary choice by their distant ancestors in a desperate bid to avoid the
+slow death of their tribe as they fell victim to cold, falls, and slaughter by
+their more ferocious neighbors. They have grayish flesh tones ranging from pale
+to rather dark, as well as dark grey to black hair, typically kept long &
+straight, usually in a single ponytail. This neutral coloring serves them well
+when seeking to avoid attention of their foes, or their prey. Accustomed to
+their chosen climate, they wear limited clothing, and are comfortable in low,
+even sub-freezing, temperatures.
-Accustomed to their chosen climate, they wear limited clothing, and are comfortable
+They have the gnomish sense of joy and amusement, but untold years in hostile
-in low, even sub-freezing, temperatures.  They still take full damage from cold-based
+climes has all but wiped out the "prankster" aspect common in more typical
-attacks.
+gnomes.  Though not terribly intelligent or wise compared to most races, they do
+maintain the gnomish tendency to tinker, and love to do things in new and
+unusual ways.
-Crag gnomes commonly wear light armor, if any, and have developed a light form of
+Crag gnomes commonly wear light armor, if any, and have developed a light form
-scale mail called 'Dervish Scale' that is uniquely suited to their tastes and needs.
+of scale mail called 'Dervish Scale' that is uniquely suited to their tastes and
+needs.
 Alignments vary, but typically tend towards chaotic good.
-Often adept at magic, spontaneous casters are the norm for both arcane and divine.
+Often adept at magic, spontaneous casters are the norm for both arcane and
+divine.
-The gnomish pantheon reflects the Norse pantheon, though they are considered to be
+The Crag Gnomes pantheon reflects the Norse pantheon, though they are considered
-gnomish in nature, not human.
+to be gnomish in nature, not human.
 ==== Racial Traits ====
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   * +2 con, -2 str +2 dex, -2 int, -2 wis
   * Small size.  +1 bonus on Armor Class, +1 bonus on attack rolls, +4 bonus on Hide checks, -4 penalty on grapple checks, lifting and carrying limits ¾ those of Medium characters.
-  * Quick on their feet, they maintain a 30' base move, regardless of small stature.
+  * Crag Gnome base land speed is 20 feet.
+  * Accelerated Climb Ability: Crag Gnomes take no penalty when moving at half speed while climbing.  In addition, they may perform the "Rapid Climb" and "Combat Climb" maneuvers (//Complete Adventurer, p.97//) with only a -10 penalty (instead of the usual -20).
   * Low-light vision.
   * Weapon familiarity: Crag Gnomes may treat Spiked Chain and Crag Axe as martial weapons rather than exotic weapons.
   * +1 Attack rolls against Giants and Orcs.
-  * +4 dodge bonus to Armor Class vs. giants and orcs.
+  * +4 dodge bonus to Armor Class vs. giants.
   * +2 racial bonus on Jump checks.
   * +2 racial bonus on Climb checks.
+  * +2 Hide bonus in rocky or mountainous environments.
   * Favored class - Barbarian.
-==== The "Finding Time" ====
+ ==== The "Finding Time" ====
 As a coming-of-age ritual, each crag gnome ventures out into the world,
-traveling as he sees fit until he finds something of merit to bring back
+traveling as he sees fit until he finds something of merit to bring back to the
-to the tribe. This can be an item, a skill, or even a class. There is no
+tribe. This can be an item, a skill, or even a class. There is no set period for
-set period for this endeavor. Many never return home. Due to their long
+this endeavor. Many never return home. Due to their long life-span and limited
-life-span and limited birth rate, there are few Crag Gnome tribes
+birth rate, there are few Crag Gnome tribes remaining. This has made the Finding
-remaining. This has made the Finding Time one of the most important
+Time one of the most important aspects of Crag Gnome culture, with feasts and
-aspects of Crag Gnome culture, with feasts and celebrations marking each
+celebrations marking each gnomes' separation from the tribe.
-gnomes' separation from the tribe.
 ==== Equipment ====
-Climbing Knife: 5 gp, 1d2(s), 18-20(x2), 10'R.I., 1/2 lb., piercing.
-Essentially a short metal rod, sharpened to a strong, sharp, three-faced
-chisel tip. Gives +1 to climbing roll.
-Crag Axe: 20 gp, 1d3/1d4(s), 19-20(x2)/20(x2), 2 lbs, piercing or bludgeoning.
+Climbing Knife: 5 gp, 1d2(s), 18-20(x2), 10'R.I., 1/2 lb., piercing. Essentially
-A short-shafted ice axe with a jagged pick blade opposed to a small
+a short metal rod, sharpened to a strong, sharp, three-faced chisel tip. Gives
-hammer face. typically worn with a leather wrist strap, which provides a
++1 circumstance bonus to Climb checks.
-**+4 vs being disarmed**. Gives +2 to climbing roll.
-Dervish Scale: 100 gp,  AC bonus +4, Max Dex +3, Armor check penalty -2,
+Crag Axe: 20 gp, 1d3/1d4(s), 19-20(x2)/20(x2), 2 lbs, piercing or bludgeoning. A
-**Arcane Spell Failure 10%**, 30' move, 20 lbs (10 lbs for small)
+short-shafted ice axe with a jagged pick blade opposed to a small hammer face,
-A series of light scale plates overlapping in critical areas with light
+which is typically worn with a leather wrist strap.  It takes **some kind of
-chain for remaining coverage and to hold the scales in place. Crag
+action** to wrap, but once so attached, it provides a +4 vs being disarmed.  In
-Gnomes utilize this gear with no underlayment, maximizing freedom of
+mountainous and/or icy terrain, the axe can also be used to provide a **+2**
-movement and limiting weight. Small accents in Adamantium and Mithril
+circumstance bonus to Climb checks.
-are typically found in Crag Suits, and suits fashioned entirely from
+Dervish Scale: 30 gp,  AC bonus +3, Max Dex +3, Armor check penalty -2, Arcane
+Spell Failure 10%, 30' move, 20 lbs (10 lbs for small) A series of light scale
+plates overlapping in critical areas with light chain for remaining coverage and
+to hold the scales in place. Crag Gnomes utilize this gear with no underlayment,
+maximizing freedom of movement and limiting weight. Small accents in Adamantium
+and Mithril are typically found in Crag Suits, and suits fashioned entirely from
 such materials is not unheard of.
 ==== Feat ====
-Weapon style feat 'Chain Dervish' - Allows a spiked chain to be used as
-a **double weapon vs. adjacent foes**. Prerequisites: 17 dex, weapon focus
+Weapon style feat 'Chain Dervish' - Allows a spiked chain to be used as a double
-(spiked chain), weapon finesse.
+weapon vs. adjacent foes. Prerequisites: 17 dex, weapon focus (spiked chain),
+weapon finesse.
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