The Dvaer - often referred to as Hill Dwarves - are the dominant species of the genus nane, at least on the surface of the Material Planes.
Basic Information
Cranium
The cranium of Nani divulgatus is identical to and indistinguishable from that of homo sapiens.
Musculoskeletal
The frame and musculature of the dvaer is distinctive. They have very heavy skeletal structure, despite their short stature, and their skeletons are proportionally wider than that of most other humanoids. Heavy muscles overlay this frame, granting the dvaer greater strength than might otherwise be expected from creatures their size.
Digestive System
The Hill Dwarf digestive system, as is the case among all dwarves, is unusually efficient at filtering toxins. This makes the dvaer resistant to poison. It also is where they gain their legendary capacity to "hold" their alcohol.
Additional Information
Dvaer are very hairy, and nowhere is that more apparent than on their faces. Males grow thick facial hair. Some females do, as well.
The dvaer are either light brown or deep tan in coloration. Their hair is typically black or brown, as are their eyes.
Evolved for a life underground, the dvaer exhibit the ability to see in dim and dark conditions.
Proper Common Name
Dvaer
Other Common Name(s)
Hill Dwarf
Scientific Name
Animalia chordata mammalia primates xuldae nani divulgatus
Hill Dwarf Traits
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
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.
Size
Your size is Medium
Speed
Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.
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 Toughness
Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
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.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write the dialect of Dwarvish spoken in your home, as well as the Common tongue in the area where the campaign begins.
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