Once you get attacked, c word. Shifters can do revert;c word. Just word out if you get jumped on.

That's not something every gnome has. Anyway, many gnomes seem to have some solidarity toward each other and usually not many enemies to PK, so don't be afraid to talk to other gnomes if you are in trouble. Hero gnomes(who are likely the less busy ones) might help you regear and will likely add the name of your enemy to their short list of enemies for killing a gnome. Not to mention that a small RP moment is often welcome.