Deep Gnome Name Generator & Race Guide
Create fantastic names for your magical innovator
Example Characters
Generated Characters
Nix Stoneshaper
Name Meaning
Nix:Master of crystal magic
Stoneshaper:Shapers of earth and stone
Mek Gemcutter
Name Meaning
Mek:Craftsman of the deep
Gemcutter:Artists of crystal and gem
Nil Shadowfoot
Name Meaning
Nil:Silent as the deep caves
Shadowfoot:Masters of underground stealth
Deep Gnome Name Guide
Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) names reflect their secretive nature and connection to the Underdark. Their names often incorporate elements of stone, darkness, and ancient gnomish traditions.
Name Structure
- Given Names:
Short, consonant-heavy names that echo through caverns
- Male examples: Nix, Belwar, Krieger, Durthmeck, Jahdur
- Female examples: Narra, Senni, Telbri, Miri, Schnella
- Clan Names:
Often describe achievements or connections to the Underdark
- Examples: Crystalfist, Darkheart, Stonesinger, Deepdelver
- Often reflects family traditions or notable deeds in the Underdark
- Naming Patterns:
Common patterns in Deep Gnome names
- Male names often end in consonants: -k, -r, -x
- Female names typically end in vowels: -a, -i
Origins & Heritage
Deep gnomes, or svirfneblin, are natives of the Underdark, suffused with its ancient magic. Their supernatural abilities to camouflage themselves and resist magic have enabled them to survive for generations in the dangerous subterranean realm.
Physical Traits
- Height: 3-4 feet tall
- Weight: Around 40 pounds
- Appearance: Gray skin, dark eyes, stony features
- Lifespan: Up to 500 years
Character Creation Guide
When creating your deep gnome character, consider these unique racial traits:
Racial Abilities
- Superior Darkvision: See up to 120 feet in darkness
- Gnomish Magic Resistance: Advantage on magic saving throws
- Svirfneblin Camouflage: Advantage on stealth checks
- Gift of the Svirfneblin: Access to Disguise Self and Nondetection spells
Roleplaying Suggestions
- Embrace their naturally cautious and suspicious nature
- Balance survival instincts with compassion
- Consider their connection to the Underdark
- Explore their relationship with surface dwellers
Roleplaying Suggestions
- Embrace their naturally cautious and suspicious nature
- Balance survival instincts with compassion
- Consider their connection to the Underdark
- Explore their relationship with surface dwellers