Dwarf

Dwarves are the most civilized of the subterranean races, and are among the oldest of the humanoid peoples. They are found throughout the known world, but tend to congregate mainly in mountainous regions. A few small clans are said to be island dwellers, but they are quite rare, to say the least. Wars with the trolls and goblins have drastically reduced the dwarven population, so that few large clans are believed to exist today.

Dwarves are generally short and heavily built, with plain features and dark brown eyes. Skin coloration ranges from tan to a ruddy reddish-brown or black, with either auburn, brown or black hair. As both the males and females are bearded, facial hair is considered a mark of great distinction amongst these folk (the longer the beard, the better).

Like elves, dwarves are long-lived, and produce few offspring. They are dour and hard-working by nature, having little interest in merry-making except when strong drink is available. Superior miners and smiths, dwarves have a great liking for precious stones and metals, and any dwarven settlement will always have a good forge and at least one well-worked mine.

Height/Length: 4 - 5 ft.

Weight: 100-160 lbs.

Attributes: STR: 18 INT: 18

SPD: 16 WILL: 18

DEX: 16 CHA: 16

CON: 19 PER: 18

Level: 1+

Alignment: Any

Damage: As per weapon employed

Special Attributes:

Infra Vision

Identify rocks and minerals (95%)

Detect unsafe stonework (save vs INT)

+1 saves vs CON

Armor: Unarmored

Hit Points: Variable

Comments:

All dwarves are able to communicate in Dark Tongue, an ancient language spoken by many of the subterranean races. They have a natural talent for mining and stone cutting, and may excel at these two professions.