#race/species # Short Description Dwarves are a hardy and bold race who are often skilled in their specialties. Despite their smaller size they can hold grudges as long as they live. # Full Description Dwarves are known to be skilled warriors, miners, and workers of natural elements. They typically stand well under 5 feet tall. Despite this size they are more compact than small. Their weight, courage, and endurance can match any one bigger than them. Their skin often replicates those seen in the earth, often bolstering large beards that are held to a standard. They live more than 400 years old that is supported by their enduring nature. They often hold traditions to heart and not forgetting them easily. Dwarves are slow to forget what is done holding grudges that span long periods of time even reaching their clan. Whatever goods they could not get in mountains they often go through trade. Clans are typically livelihood of dwarves and being clan-less is a fate not wished by any. Dwarves of other lands are typically artisans excelling at their specialties. Dwarves are hard to get along with when dealing in short-lived races. Dwarves typically become adventurers by motivation of treasure, own sake, specific purposes, or even desire to help others. Some are also called by a deity, desire to bring glory, or clan related reasons. # Traits (Stats) - **Ability Score Increase.** Constitution score increases by 2. - **Age.** Dwarves mature at same rate as humans, but are young until 50. On average, they live about 350 years. - **Alignment.** Most dwarves are lawful, believing firmly in the benefits of a well-ordered society. - **Size.** Varies widely but regardless is Medium. - **Speed.** Base walking speed is 25 feet. Speed not reduced by heavy armor. - **Darkvision.** You can see in dim light within 60 feet and in darkness as if it was dim light. It is grayscale in darkness. - **Dwarven Resilience.** Advantage on Saving Throws against poison and have resistance against poison damage. - **Dwarven Combat Training.** You have proficiency with the Battleaxe, Handaxe, Throwing Hammer, and Warhammer. - **Tool Proficiency.** You get proficiency in artisan tool’s of your choice; - (a) Smith’s tools. - (b) Brewer’s supplies. - (c) Mason’s tools. - **Stonecunning.** When making an Intelligence (History) check relating to stonework, you are proficient and proficiency bonus is doubled. - **Languages.** You know Common & Dwarvish. All languages sound more guttural because of origin in dwarvish. - **Subrace.** You choose a subrace and gain the stats. ## Subraces #### Hill Dwarf *Keen senses, Deep intuition.* - **Ability Score Increase.** Wisdom score increases by 1. - **Dwarven Toughness.** Your hit point maximum increases +1 per level. #### Mountain Dwarf *Strong & hardy, Accustomed to terrain.* - **Ability Score Increase.** Strength Score increases by 2. - **Dwarven Armor Training.** Proficiency with Light and Medium armor. # Attributes (RP) - **Weight.** Average of about 150 pounds. - **Height.** Between 4 and 5 feet tall. - **Age.** Age at same rate as humans. Young until reaching 50, on average live about 350 years. - **Skin.** Ranges from deep brown to paler hue, most common colors are light brown, or deep tan. - **Hair.** Hair is worn long in simple styles. Typically black, gray, brown, and red. Value beards highly. # Bonus Information - PHB contains information about male/female names and clans name. # Photos ![[Dwarf.png]]