Dwarf
Dwarves are stout and sturdy humanoid beings known for their resilience and craftsmanship. These stocky individuals typically live in mountainous regions, deep underground, or within fortified cities. Dwarves have a deep love for stonework and metals, excelling as miners, blacksmiths, and craftsmen. Their exceptional endurance and hardiness make them formidable warriors and trusted companions.
Dwarves possess keen senses, particularly in the dark, allowing them to navigate underground tunnels with ease. They have a natural proficiency with various types of weapons and armor, and their cultural upbringing instills a strong sense of loyalty and honor.
Additionally, dwarves have a long lifespan and a deep appreciation for tradition and ancestry. They value their clans and hold a deep respect for their forefathers. This connection to their roots is reflected in their names, which often carry meaning related to their ancestors.
Dwarves’ tenacity, craftsmanship, and unwavering determination make them steadfast allies and guardians, always ready to face any challenge head-on with an iron will and a hearty laugh.
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 feet.
Your base swimming speed is 12 feet.
Your base climbing speed is 12 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write: Common, Dwarvish.
Ability Score Increase
- Constitution: +2
Race Features
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.
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.
Starting Proficiency Options
You gain proficiency with the artisan’s tools of your choice: smith’s tools, brewer’s supplies, or mason’s tools.
Choose 1 from:
- Smith’s Tools
- Brewer’s Supplies
- Mason’s Tools
Dwarf Sub-races
Abyssal Dwarf
Hill Dwarf
Credits: SRD 5.1