Gnomish Ministry of Engineering
Resident in Ferrodyne, this guild is composed mostly of gnomes. Members are typically tinkers, inventors, craftsman, and the occasional alchemist - and most would be considered at least a little mad. Entry into the guild requires the registration of at least one original patent with the Ministry, but patents are only awarded to guild members - a paradox that boggles all but the Gnomish mind.
Although there are many guilds across Crescent composed of artisans, most take great pains to make sure that they are not confused with "those crazy gnomes".
Also see the Craft (Tinker) skill.