Four detailed illustrations of a bearded gnome in a red pointy hat, shown in different poses and outfits, one playing a lute, and one as a dark silhouette.

Ah! A Wayfarer gnome with a streetwise past — that adds grit and charm. Here are three different looks that mix your garden-gnome whimsy with the practical edge of someone who grew up on the streets: --- 1. Scrappy Street Survivor Height/Build: Tiny and wiry, lean from climbing fences and running from trouble. Clothing: Faded tunic patched in odd places, short leather boots scuffed from travel, ragged cloak with a hood. Accessories: Small pouches at the belt for coins, locks, or scraps; a red pointy hat that’s slightly too big and floppy. Features: Dirty fingernails, smudged cheeks, bright alert eyes; short unkempt beard. Fey Twist: The hat seems unusually clean and vivid, almost glowing slightly against the worn clothes. Vibe: Gritty, clever, always ready to scavenge or con his way out of trouble — but with a magical whimsy hiding beneath. --- 2. Charismatic Street Performer Height/Build: Short, nimble, and light on his feet. Clothing: Colorful patched vest over a plain shirt, trousers tied at the knees for climbing, soft shoes for moving silently. Accessories: A small lute, juggling balls, or a set of dice; red hat slightly askew for flair. Features: Bright, expressive eyes, mischievous grin, freckles; thin mustache and beard lightly groomed. Fey Twist: When he gestures dramatically, the hat flickers or glimmers with faint motes of light. Vibe: A trickster with charm and showmanship, always hustling — the kind who could talk his way into or out of anything. --- 3. Shadowy See more