Gnome, Svirfneblin

Small Humanoid (Gnome)

Source(s):	3.5E Monster Manual 1, 3E Monster Manual 1, Forgotten Realms (MC3), 1E Fiend Folio, Dragon#125 (ecology of), Monstrous Manual, Races of Faerun, Shrine of the Kuo-Toa, Vault of the Drow, Descent into the Depths of the Earth
Also Known As:	Deep Gnomes
Alignment:	Usually True Neutral
Climate/Terrain:	Any Underground
Organization:	Company (2-4), squad (11-20 plus 1 leader of 3rd-6th level and 2 3rd level lieutenants), or band (30-50 plus 1 3rd level sergeant per 20 adults, 5 5th level lieutenants, 3 7th level captains, and 2-5 Medium earth elementals)
Rarity:	Very Rare
Challenge Rating:	1
Experience Value:	420
See Also:	Gnome, Chaos; Gnome, Fire; Gnome, Forest; Gnome, Rock; Gnome, Whisper
Said to dwell in great cities deep underground. They keep the location of these places secret to protect them from their foes: drow, kuo-toa, and mind flayers.