Dwarf

Kingdoms rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and custom, and keen minds that pierce the veil of the arcane—these common threads unite all dwarves. Dwarven life is one of strict order and tradition, with most dwarves seemingly unable to act out of turn. Some claim that this was the price paid by the dwarves when they learned to harness the arcane forces of the world.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dwarves are a short, stocky people, easily identified by their size and shape. They average 4 to 4.5 feet tall but can weigh as much as a human nearly two feet taller. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged with red, but the most common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair.

Growth Rate & Stages

Dwarves are considered adults at about age 40, and they can live to be more than 400 years old.

Genetic Descendants

• Half-Dwarf

Lifespan

350 years

Average Height

4 to 4.5 feet

Average Weight

130 to 230 pounds

Related Ethnicities

• Deepstone

Game Stats

Dwarf

Ability Score Increase Your Intelligence score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Size Medium

Speed 25 feet

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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.
Cantrip. You know one cantrip of your choice from the wizard spell list. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.
Cultural Traits. In addition to the innate traits you share with others of your race, you also have a few traits specific to the culture you were raised in.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write your native cultural dwarven language and one extra language of your choice.