The gnomes of Gnomeregan (LoC 66, 71-72, 77) (WoWRPG 17) is the faction of playable gnomes. They start in Gnomeregan, their home city located near Ironforge. A race of diminutive beings, gnomes have made their mark on Azeroth through the application of a collective intelligence and ambition overshadowing that of their larger peers. Gnomes are renowned mechanics, engineers, and technicians, widely respected for their knowledge of the scientific facets of the world and their ability to transform said knowledge into surprising tools, vehicles, armor, and weapons.