little person

Here, the amount of personal space that is acknowledged for a little person is similar to that of a child.

His nurse had told him all about changelings, and how the little people would always try to steal a beautiful human child out of its cradle and put in its stead one of their own ailing, puking brats […]

Shepard: I don't have time for this, Conrad. I'm not here to be a role model.

Conrad Verner: Oh, I see how it is. Commander Shepard doesn't have time for the little people!

Conrad Verner: Far be it for me to get in your way! You go be a hero.