Dwarf

Dwarves are a proud, industrious race. They're short and stalky, boasting long beards. Dwarves prefer to live in large communities of their own making. They're skilled craftsman, minors, masons and blacksmiths.

Attributes

Quickview Traits

Armour: Any, if appropriate size Weapons: Any Inventory Weight: Strength x20 Speed:30ft Languages: Common, Dwarvish, Elvish

Abilities

- Darkvision: Can see 60ft in pitch darkness

- Respected by other lawful races

- Instantly regarded as family by other dwarves, even if they've never met

- Expert Craftsmen: +1 to hit when using dwarvish made weapons. +2 to AC when wearing dwarf crafted armour

- Bottomless Pit: Takes x2 the alcohol to become drunk, unless drinking dwarvish ale

- Resistant to Magic: +2 to saves against spells

Disadvantages

- Resistant to Magic: Can't use magic weapons. Can't be magic-users or clerics

Stout and clunky: -1 to stealth and pickpocket rolls

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Dwarves are considered young until age 50. They are considered elderly at 220.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Most of Acana's dwarves live in Hamerton in Spearhead Mountain, but they are scattered all over. As skilled craftman and blacksmiths, they travel the whole continent to sell weapons, armour, tools, minerals, metals and gems.

Average Intelligence

Dwarves are normally very intelligent. While they don't pursue the sciences or arcane, they often become masters in their chosen trades.

Lifespan

300 years

Average Height

4'0"-5'0"

Average Weight

170-250lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Dwarvish skin tones are as diverse as humans. They usually adorn themselves with tattoos to represent the skills they've masterd and the victories they've won.