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Core Races 1
mystical rather than mundane means. They are also a race
typified by stubborn courage and dedication to seeing
tasks through to completion, whatever the risks. These
traits have led dwarves to explore and settle in extreme
environments that would cause other races to quail and
retreat. From the darkest depths of the underworld to the
highest mountain peaks, from rusting iron citadels along
desolate rocky coasts to squat jungle ziggurats, dwarves
have established their enclaves and redoubts, holding them
against all comers or perishing to the last and leaving only
their enduring monuments to stand as their legacy.
While it is said that dwarves are not venturesome
or inventive, it would be more accurate to say that they
maintain a focus on and dedication to each task they
undertake and every change they adopt, vetting such
changes thoroughly before adopting them wholeheartedly.
When faced with new circumstances and new needs, they
react by applying tried and true tools and techniques
systematically, using existing methods whenever possible
rather than trying to invent novel solutions for every
situation. If necessity requires, however, they throw
themselves with equal vigor into developing the next
perfect procedure for demolishing the obstacles that get in
their way. Once their desired goal is obtained, they focus
on consolidating each new piece of territory or conceptual
advance. Dwarves thus rarely overextend themselves, but
they also may miss opportunities to seize the initiative
and maximize the advantages they create.
Physical Description: Dwarves are a short and stocky
race, and stand about a foot shorter than most humans,
with wide, compact bodies that account for their burly
appearance. Male and female dwarves pride themselves on
the long length of their hair, and men often decorate their
beards with a variety of clasps and intricate braids. Cleanshavenness
on a male dwarf is a sure sign of madness, or
worse—no one familiar with their race trusts a beardless
dwarven man.
Society: The great distances between dwarves’
mountain citadels account for many of the cultural
differences that exist within their society. Despite these
schisms, dwarves throughout the world are characterized
by their love of stonework, their passion for stone- and
metal-based craftsmanship and architecture, and their
fierce hatred of giants, orcs, and goblinoids. In some
remote enclaves, such as those areas where these races are
uncommon or unheard of, dwarves’ fixation on security
and safety combined with their rather pugnacious nature
leads them to find enemies or at least rivals wherever
they settle. While they are not precisely militaristic, they
learned long ago that those without axes can be hewn
apart by them, and thus dwarves everywhere are schooled
to be ready to enforce their rights and claims by force of
arms. When their patience with diplomacy is exhausted,
dwarves do not hesitate to adopt what they call “aggressive
negotiations.”
Relations: Dwarves and orcs have long dwelt in
proximity to one another, and share a history of violence
as old as both races. Dwarves generally distrust and shun
half-orcs. They find elves, gnomes, and half lings to be too
frail, f lighty, or “pretty” to be worthy of proper respect.
It is with humans that dwarves share the strongest link,
for humans’ industrious nature and hearty appetites come
closest to matching those of the dwarven ideal.
Alignment and Religion: Dwarves are driven by
honor and tradition. While they are often stereotyped as
standoffish, they have a strong sense of friendship and
justice, and those who win their trust understand that
while they work hard, they play even harder—especially
when good ale is involved. Most dwarves are lawful good.
Adventurers: Although dwarven adventurers are rare
compared to humans, they can be found in most regions
of the world. Dwarves often leave the confines of their
redoubts to seek glory for their clans, to find wealth with
which to enrich the fortress-homes of their birth, or to
reclaim fallen dwarven citadels from racial enemies.
Dwarven warfare is often characterized by tunnel fighting
and melee combat, and as such most dwarves tend toward
classes such as fighters and barbarians.
Male Names: Dolgrin, Grunyar, Harsk, Kazmuk,
Morgrym, Rogar.
Female Names: Agna, Bodill, Ingra, Kotri, Rusilka, Yangrit.
ALTERNATE RACIAL RULES
While most think of dwarves as a relatively homogenous
race, many clans have adapted over the years to better
survive in harsh and varied environments. The following
options represent some of that customization, and can be
taken by any dwarf character.
Alternate Racial Traits
The following racial traits may be selected instead of
the standard dwarf racial traits. Consult your GM before
selecting any of these new options.
Ancient Enmity: Dwarves have long been in conf lict
with elves, especially the hated drow. Dwarves with this
racial trait receive a +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against
humanoid creatures of the elf subtype. This racial trait
replaces hatred.
Craftsman: Dwarves are known for their superior
craftsmanship when it comes to metallurgy and stonework.
Dwarves with this racial trait receive a +2 racial bonus on
all Craft or Profession checks related to metal or stone.
This racial trait replaces greed.
Deep Warrior: Dwarves with this racial trait grew up
facing the abominations that live deep beneath the surface.
They receive a +2 dodge bonus to AC against monsters of the
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