And about Gnome SKs: I think EQ Gnomes are generally supposed to be insatiably curious, but not malicious or sadistic. Therefore, they investigate necromancy and disease and undeath (scientists of the dead) but they don't become shadowknights (embodiment of evil and malice).
They did eventually allow Gnome SKs (and Paladins). I don't know if they justified this via lore updates/retcons, but if I understand EQ history right, it was probably in response to popular demand.
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