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DWARF

ANCESTRY

MEDIUM

DWARF

HUMANOID

Hit Points 10

Size Medium; Speed 20 feet

Attribute Boosts Constitution, Wisdom, Free; Attribute Flaw Charisma

Languages Common, Dwarven

Additional Languages equal to your Intelligence modifier (if it’s positive). Choose from Gnomish, Goblin, Jotun, Orcish, Petran, Sakvroth, and any other languages to which you have access (such as the languages prevalent in your region).

Senses Darkvision

Clan Dagger You get one clan dagger (page 277) for free, as it was given to you at birth. Selling this clan dagger is a terrible taboo and earns you the disdain of other dwarves.

Dwarves have a well-earned reputation as a stoic and stern people, but they also have an unbridled zeal and deeply value artisanship. To a stranger, they can seem untrusting and clannish, but to their friends and family, they are warm and caring. While trust from a dwarf is hard-won, once gained it is as strong as iron.

If you want to play a character who is as hard as nails, a stubborn and unrelenting adventurer, with a mix of rugged toughness and deep wisdom, you should play a dwarf.

You Might...

  • Strive to uphold your personal honor and refuse to back down
  • Appreciate quality craftsmanship in all forms and insist upon it for all your gear.

Others Probably...

  • See you as stubborn, though whether this is an asset or a detriment changes from moment to moment.
  • Recognize the deep connection you have with your family, heritage, and friends.

Physical Description

Dwarves are short and stocky, standing about a foot shorter than most humans. They have wide, compact bodies and burly frames. Dwarves of all genders pride themselves on the length of their hair and beards, which they often braid into intricate patterns, some of which represent specific clans. A long beard is a sign of maturity and honor among many dwarf clans.

Dwarves typically reach physical adulthood around the age of 25, though their traditionalist culture places more value on completing coming-of-age ceremonies unique to each clan than reaching a certain age. A typical dwarf can live to around 350 years old.

Society

Though the ancient dwarven empire fell long ago, overwhelmed by orc and goblinoid enemies, dwarves today retain many of the qualities that once propelled them to greatness: fierceness, gumption, and stubbornness in their endeavors. Dwarves live within mountain Sky Citadels dotted over the surface, which can create vast cultural divides between dwarf clans. Yet nearly all dwarven peoples share a passion for stonework, metalwork, and family.

Few dwarves are seen without their clan dagger strapped to their belt. This dagger is forged just before a dwarf’s birth and is distinctive to their clan. Dwarves honor their children with names of ancestors or dwarven heroes. When introducing themselves, dwarves tend to list their family and clan, plus any number of other familial connections and honorifics.

Sample Names: Agna, Bodill, Edrukk, Grunyar, Ingra, Kotri, Morgrym, Rogar, Torra, Yangrit

Beliefs

Dwarves tend to value honor and closely follow the traditions of their clans and kingdoms. They have a strong sense of friendship and justice, though they are often very particular about who they consider a friend. They work hard and play harder—especially when strong ale is involved. Torag, god of dwarvenkind, is dwarves’ primary deity, though worship of Torag’s family members is also common.

Popular Edicts create art with utility, guard your community against those who would harm it, keep your clan dagger close

Popular Anathema leave an activity or promise uncompleted, forsake your family

TABLE 1: DWARF HERITAGES
Exclusive Heritages Description
ancient-blooded dwarfPC Dwarven heroes of old could shrug off their enemies’ magic, and some of that resistance manifests in you.
anvil dwarfLOCG You are a descendant of a famed crafter and have your own amazing talent.
death warden dwarfPC Your ancestors were tomb guardians, and their power to ward off death passed on to you.
elemental heart dwarfLOCG Whether through a connection to Torag’s forge, the azers of the Plane of Fire, or another source, you can exude a burst of energy.
energy emanationLOCG Energy bursts forth from your body.
forge dwarfPC You have a remarkable adaptation to hot environments.
oathkeeper dwarfLOCG Growing up, you never tried to lie to get what you wanted, and even when necessary, lying makes you uncomfortable.
rock dwarfPC Your ancestors lived and worked among the ancient stones of the mountains or the depths of the earth.
strong-blooded dwarfPC Your blood runs hearty and strong, and you can shake off toxins.
Versatile Heritages Description
AiuvarinPC You have elves, or possibly other aiuvarins, in your family tree.
AphoriteLOAG You were born with a connection to Axis, the Plane of Law.
ArdandeRE Your elemental heritage is reflected in the oils and fragrances of plants, in tree resin that fossilizes into amber, or in the gentle smell of a flower.
BeastkinLOAG The blood of a beast flows through your veins, granting you the ferocity and might of animals.
ChangelingPC Your mother was a hag.
DhampirPC2 You are the scion of a vampire, half living and half undead, gifted with uncanny charm and grace, a bloodless pallor, and elongated incisors.
DragonbloodPC2 You’re descended in some way from a dragon.
DromaarPC Orcish strength emboldens your bloodline.
DuskwalkerPC2 Thanks to an ancient bargain, your soul has been reborn as a duskwalker, a planar scion with a connection to psychopomps and the Boneyard.
GanziLOAG Your blood is touched by primal chaos.
HungerseedLOTXCG One of your parents was an oni or a hungerseed.
IfritLOAG You descend from fire elementals or bear the mark of the Inner Spheres, and your features illustrate the influence that elemental fire has over you.
NephilimPC Your nature is influenced by celestials, fiends, or monitors.
OreadLOAG An earth elemental ancestor has influenced your bloodline, and your features highlight this elemental planar connection.
ReflectionDA You were created as a duplicate of another creature, intentionally or accidentally, though you might not know of your origins.
SuliLOAG You are descended from a janni or otherwise embody a dichotomy of opposing elemental planar forces.
SylphLOAG You are descended from air elementals or were born under the element’s influence.
UndineLOAG A water elemental ancestor influences your bloodline.
TABLE 2: DWARF ANCESTRY FEATS
Level 1 Dwarf Feats Prerequisites Benefits
uAdaptive VisionGG — After years of using black powder weaponry in dimly lit spaces, you’ve become accustomed to dazzling flashes of light and sudden shifts in illumination.
uAvenge In GloryLOCG — You honor your ally’s life, gaining temporary Hit Points equal to your level for 1 minute.
uClan PistolGG — Raised in the ancient halls of Dongun Hold or the surrounding region, you display your lineage with a clan pistol, rather than a clan dagger.
Clan’s EdgeLOCG trained in clan daggers By moving your clan dagger with rapid precision, you can protect yourself more effectively.
uDongun EducationGG — You’re knowledgeable in trades that are important to your people’s survival and commercial interests.
Dwarven DoughtinessPC — You are naturally calm and collected in the face of imminent danger.
Dwarven LorePC — You eagerly absorbed the old stories and traditions of your ancestors, your gods, and your people, studying subjects and techniques passed down for generation upon generation.
Dwarven Weapon FamiliarityPC — Your kin have instilled in you an affinity for hard-hitting weapons, and you prefer these to more elegant arms.
uExplosive SavantGG — You've spent a lifetime wielding guns and explosive ordinance.
uFire SavvyGG — You’ve grown up around a forge and are well-suited to dealing with smoke and flame.
uForge-Day’s RestLOCG — Your unusual rest cycle allows you to recover faster.
Mountain StrategyPC — Dwarves have a long history fighting common foes, and you’ve mastered the ancient tactics to better face these enemies.
Rock RunnerPC — Your innate connection to stone makes you adept at moving across uneven surfaces.
Stonemason’s EyePC — You understand the intricacies of stonework.
uSurface CultureLOCG — Your interactions with other cultures on the surface have not only taught you about many other ancestries, but have also helped you realize the value of your own.
Unburdened IronPC — You’ve learned techniques first devised by your ancestors during their ancient wars, allowing you to comfortably wear massive suits of armor.
Level 5 Dwarf Feats Prerequisites Benefits
uBlast ResistanceGG — You’re used to the clamor of steel, the crack of a firearm, and the thunderous blast of explosions.
Boulder RollPC Rock Runner Your dwarven build allows you to push foes around, just like a mighty boulder tumbles through a subterranean cavern.
Clan ProtectorLOCG — Your clan dagger can protect your allies as easily as yourself.
Defy the DarknessPC darkvision Using ancient dwarven methods developed to fight enemies wielding magical darkness, you’ve honed your darkvision and sworn not to use such magic yourself.
Dwarven ReinforcementPC expert in Crafting You can use your knowledge of engineering and metalwork to temporarily strengthen thick objects and structures.
rFey InfluenceLOIL — You have been exposed to powerful fey magic.
Protective SheathLOCG Clan’s Edge (page 20) When you lash out with your clan dagger, you keep its sheath close at hand.
uSpark FistGG expert in Crafting You dust explosive black powder on your fist or glove before attacking, which combusts as you hit an opponent.
Tomb-Watcher’s GlareLOCG death warden dwarf heritage When you critically hit an undead creature, or an undead creature critically fails a saving throw against one of your abilities, you drive your divine wrath home in your enemy’s heart.
Level 9 Dwarf Feats Prerequisites Benefits
BattleforgerLOCG master in Crafting You can sharpen weapons, polish armor, and apply special techniques to temporarily gain better effects from your armaments.
uDemolitionistGG — You know how to destroy objects with a well-placed explosion.
rDrain EmotionLOIL Fey Influence You touch an adjacent creature and attempt to draw out its excess emotion.
Echoes in StonePC — You pause a moment to attune your senses to the stone around you.
Energy BlessedLOCG elemental heart dwarf heritage (page 19) Energy runs through your blood more powerfully.
rFey AscensionLOIL Fey Influence The fey influence on your form and features grows even more powerful and notable.
Heroes’ CallLOCG — The songs of ancient heroes echo through your mind and quicken your pulse, especially in dire straits.
Kneel For No GodLOCG ancient-blooded dwarf heritage Your ancestors’ defiance of magic and your people’s strictly egalitarian mindset mean that certain forms of magic have little effect on you.
Mountain’s StoutnessPC — Your hardiness lets you withstand more punishment than most.
uSmoke SightGG — You’re used to fighting and hiding in a haze of smoke and flame.
Stone BonesPC — Your intractable nature can help you shrug off even the most grievous injuries.
StonewalkerPC — You have a deep reverence for and connection to stone.
Level 13 Dwarf Feats Prerequisites Benefits
rCannibalize MagicLOIL Fey Influence The fey magic inside of you is a vital part of your body, and you can steal other sources of magic to replenish yours.
uCrafter’s InstinctGG master in Crafting You sense a minor flaw in the weapon as you fire it, and quickly adjust your aim on the fly to avoid the flaw.
rEldritch CalmLOIL Fey Influence Your fey heritage has altered your mindset to more resemble the uncanny perspective of the fey.
uExplosive ExpertGG Explosive Savant You have continued training in volatile weapons and gained a deeper understanding.
rGlamourLOIL Fey Influence You unlock a new level of fey power and can manipulate the perceptions of others using a font of First World magic.
March the MinesPC — You march through the earth and lead an ally along.
uScrutinizing GazeGG — Your family’s traditions of defending against Geb’s undead have granted you a sixth sense for detecting spirits, haunts, and other restless dead, no matter their form or the strength of their presence.
Telluric PowerPC — You channel strength from the earth beneath your feet to pummel your enemies.
Level 17 Dwarf Feats Prerequisites Benefits
rFey TranscendenceLOIL Fey Influence You become a powerful fey creature, gaining strengths tied to the First World but also some of the weakness against which all fey must contend.
uForge-Blessed ShotGG worshipper of Torag or Angradd You intone a prayer to the dwarven deities Torag or Angradd, willing a higher power to guide your aim in the heat of battle.
uStonegatePC Stonewalker Earthen barriers no longer impede your progress.
StonewallPC — The strength of stone overcomes you so strongly that it replaces your stout body.