Gnome

The ingenious gnomes, masters of technology and the former denizens of Gnomeregan, are a race of diminutive humanoids, living in cities nestled in the snowy peaks of Dun Morogh at New Tinkertown in league with the Alliance.

Mythology
A gnome is a mythical creature characterized by its extremely small size and subterranean lifestyle and have a love for building unique items and gear. Gnomes are mentioned in Norse mythology, and Northern European beliefs, described as being small "Earth-dwelling" creatures.