Grizrin

Deep dwarves live far beneath the surface of the earth. Upon return to Alcriya, Deep Dwarves felt it their duty to reclaim Whelm, Hammer of Theoman for the good of all dwaves. Their quest has taken them deep into the heart of Alcirya and in conflict with many of the denizens of the The Deep.

Deep dwarves average 4 feet to 42 feet tall and weigh about 120 pounds. They are large boned, but leaner than other dwarves. Their skin varies from pale brown to light tan, and often carries a reddish tinge. Their eyes are large, but without the sheen of their surface cousins; in color, a washed-out blue. Hair color ranges from flame red to straw blond. The females wear their beards long, unlike other dwarf women (who are typically clean-shaven).

Deep dwarves have little or no contact with the surface. It is too far for them to travel to the world above. They have no animosity hill and mountain dwarves, though these dwarves think them fanatics and warmongerers.

Frequently neutral in alignment, deep dwarves may also be lawful good or lawful neutral. They are just as conservative as hill or mountain dwarves, and consider themselves to be the sole repositories of dwarven culture.

Special Advantages

Excellent saving throws against magical attacks and toxins. A deep dwarf figures his Constitution saving throw bonuses for a normal dwarf and adds an additional +1 to his bonus.

Infravision, 90 ft.

Special Disadvantages

Deep dwarves suffer a -1 penalty to all rolls in bright sunlight or within the radius of a Continual Light spell. Light spells have no additional effect.

+10% experience points to gain a new level.

Also Known As
Deep Dwarves
 
Government Type
Local patriarch
 
Known Strongholds
1, Dol Thrack (The Black Bridge) though there may be many more.
 
Known Alliances
They consider Rulzil and Herril dwarves as allies, even if not reciprocated. Deep Dwarves are open to allies who accept their cause.
 
Trade Expertise
Ore, gems.
 
Ability Score Adjustments
Initial ability scores are modified by a -2 penalty to Charisma and a +2 bonus to Constitution. The minimum and maximum ability scores are as shown.
 
Languages Spoken
Deep dwarf, duergar, drow, illithid, kua-toa, troll, troglodyte, svirfneblin, undercommon, sign language.
 
Racial Enmities
Ogres, trolls, ogre magi, giants, and titans suffer a -4 penalty to attack deep dwarves.
 
Life Expectancy
380 years.