Shield Dwarf

"The only good orc is a dead orc."

As a shield dwarf, you’re strong and hardy, accustomed to a difficult life in rugged terrain. You’re probably on the tall side (for a dwarf), and tend toward lighter coloration. Shield dwarves usually keep to their kingdoms and caves living amongst other dwarves and defending their homes from intruders. On the rare occasion they adventure out for business deals or prospects that could not be achieved within their homelands.

Shield Dwarf

Ability Score Increase +2 Constitution, +2 Strength

Size Medium

Speed 25ft

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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 (explained in the “Combat” section).

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.

Dwarven Armor Training

You have proficiency with light and medium armor.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish.