Gnomes

Gnomes are an animalistic humanoid species native to Volkarnia and later brought to Paraisia. They resemble small humans or dwarves, often with long mangy beards and hairy bodies, but have a mind more akin to a wild cat or other predatory animal.

Biology
Gnomes stand on all fours by nature, but can be trained to stand on two legs. They are extremely hairy, and stand at approximately five feet tall. Gnomes give birth in litters of four to twelve, and have a lifespan of twenty years, aging rapidly.

History
Gnomes were imported by the Volkarne and weaponized, similarly to how they had been weaponized in Volkarnia. This involves training and dressing them, and releasing them in human or dwarven communities. They can then be placed in populated areas and unleashed on rampages once they are in the densest section of the crowd. This was used to great effect shortly afeter the Volkarne arrival, to discourage dwarven resistance to incorporation into Volkarne cities.