Not to mention that the bandits may be a threat to the gnomes.
Now that you mention it, there ARE several texts in the Bandit Cave mentioning how their cover could most likely be blown if the gnomes keep on digging tunnels, one of the lines reading something like, "We need to send the Gnomes a message."
Gnomes do not need saving. It's the humans that need saving. They've fallen into the trap... soon they will be completely dependent upon the railroads and then... sooon.... sooooon...
Gnomes do not need saving. It's the humans that need saving. They've fallen into the trap... soon they will be completely dependent upon the railroads and then... sooon.... sooooon...