Two new edges: Can they both be taken? Ie: Taking one doesnt prohibit you from taking the other.

Specs: Is polearm size/str based? Would it be pointless for a gnome to take this spec?

H2H are a lot of the skills based on str? Crushing blow, stun, pummel and such?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

The distance skill is definitely based on size vs size. If you aren't taken autumn harvest, you could do enlarge + Pikeman's valor to distance like a normal size giant. I liked gnome polearm myself, but it isn't exactly a good ranking spec.

Most H2H skills get the greatest benefit from a high strength.

I've played a few gnome warriors and they aren't as gimped by their stats as one might think. You are still better off picking a warrior-like race, but you won't be useless. Blunt vuln is your biggest issue. Have fun dying to low level mobs that kick *cringe*.