Herril

Hill dwarves live in Dol Maestus; the hills close to the Fallen City of Eistadt. Their stronghold is located underground, though they have outposts on the surface. Hill Dwarves have retained their skills as sailors, to some degree, and navigate and trade throughout the Eismeer. Many Hill dwarves have developed, and maintained, a friendly relationship with the Xanthosians living in this harsh, arctic environment.

A typical hill dwarf stands 4 feet tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He is stocky and muscular. His skin is a deep tan or light brown in color and he has ruddy cheeks and bright eyes. His hair could be black, gray, or brown. He favors dark, somber, earth-toned clothes, and wears little jewelry.

Hill dwarves are the most commonly seen dwarves. They have adapted well to life above and below ground.

The alignment of the hill dwarves is usually lawful good, but there is no reason they cannot be of another alignment.

Much like the Mountain dwarves, hill dwarves are awaiting the True King but have settled to make their place in the world until he arrives. ​

Special Advantages

Infravision, 60 ft.

Special Disadvantages

None

Also Known As
Hill Dwarves
 
Government Type
Local patriarch
 
Known Strongholds
1, Dol Boldar (“Secret Hearth”) though few know its true location.
 
Known Alliances
Humans of Xanthios East
 
Trade Expertise
Furs, ore, worked materials.
 
Ability Score Adjustments
The initial ability scores are modified by a -1 penalty to Charisma and a +1 bonus to Constitution.
 
Languages Spoken
Hill dwarf, common, gnome, goblin, kobold, orc.
 
Racial Enmities
Ogres, trolls, ogre magi, giants, and titans suffer a -4 penalty to attack hill dwarves.
 
Life Expectancy
350 years.