Mountain Dwarves

Culture

Traditionally, clan allegiance and caste placement meant everything among the mountain dwarves but as their civilization has declined so has the importance of these identity constructs. Although bloodline is still a mark of pride for a dwarf from a particularly strong clan, personal accomplishments have come to mean more practically than the old ways, which seem increasingly irrelevant. Among those still hidden underground, traditions remain strong, but there is an increasing number of mountain dwarves willing to leave the mountains for a life as adventurers or craftsmen among humans.

Physical Description

The mountain dwarves are on average half a foot taller than other dwarves. They are the most common dwarf in the north of Ekrune. They have light skin that is fair or lightly tanned and green or silvery blue eyes with long light brown or red hair, growing white or gray with age. Most males and even some females have large beards and mustaches. The females are slightly shorter and less heavy than the males.

Stats and Meta Info

Hatred: Dwarves gain a +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against humanoid creatures of the orc subtype and creatures of the dragon type because of their special training against these hated foes. Instead of Stability a Mountain Dwarf can gain: Mountaineer Mountain dwarves are skilled at climbing and navigating narrow ledges. Dwarves with this racial trait are immune to altitude sickness and do not lose their Dexterity bonus to AC when making Climb or Acrobatics checks to cross narrow or slippery surfaces.