Dwarf
Kingdoms rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs – these common threads unite all dwarves.
Source: Player's Handbook
Basic Traits
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Age | Dwarves mature at the same rate as humans, but they’re considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 350 years. |
| Alignment | Most dwarves are lawful, believing firmly in the benefits of a well-ordered society. They tend toward good as well, with a strong sense of fair play and a belief that everyone deserves to share in the benefits of a just order. |
| Size | Dwarves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium. |
| Speed | Your base walking speed is 25 ft. |
| Darkvision | Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. |
Ability scores
Your Constitution score increases by 2.Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish. Dwarvish is full of hard consonants and guttural sounds, and those characteristics spill over into whatever other language a dwarf might speak.
Weapons Dwarf
You have proficiency with the battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer.
Dwarven Resilience
You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.
Dwarven Combat Training
You have proficiency with the battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer.
Tool Proficiency
You gain proficiency with the artisan's tools of your choice: smith's tools, brewer's supplies, or mason's tools.
Stonecunning
Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to the origin of stonework, you are considered proficient in the History skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.
Subspecies
| Name | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Dwarf | As a mountain dwarf, you're strong and hardy, accustomed to a difficult life in rugged terrain. | Player's Handbook |
| Hill Dwarf | As a hill dwarf, you have keen senses, deep intuition, and remarkable resilience. | Player's Handbook |
| Mark of Warding Dwarf | The Mark of Warding is a dragonmark that bestows powers used to protect people, places, and things from all manner of damage or harm. | Eberron: Rising from the Last War |
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