Organization: solitary, company (2–4), squad (5–20 plus 1 leader of 3rd–6th level and 2 sergeants of 3rd level), or band (30–50 plus 1 sergeant of 3rd level per 20 adults, 5 lieutenants of 5th level, 3 captains of 7th level, and 2–5 Medium earth elementals)
Treasure: NPC Gear (heavy pick, light crossbow with 10 bolts, other treasure)
Abilities: Str 8, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 6
AC: 16 (+1 size, +4 chain shirt, +1 small shield)
Advancement: By character class
Attacks: Short sword +2 melee; or light crossbow +2 ranged
CR: 1
Damage: Short sword 1d6-1; or light crossbow 1d8
HD: 1d8+1 (5)
Initiative: +0
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 dire badgers)
Qualities: Svirfneblin traits, non-detection, speak with animals
Reach: 5 ft. by 5 ft./5 ft.
Saves: Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +2
Size: Small
Skills: All gnomes receive a +2 racial bonus to Listen checks, for their keen hearing, and to Alchemy checks, because their sensitive noses allow them to monitor alchemical processes by smell. Svirfneblin receive a +2 racial bonus to Hide checks, which improves to +4 in darkened areas underground.