Peoples of Eldanaar: Dwarf

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Preferred Professions: Dwarves opt for the Fighter profession, but can be seen as Clerics
as well. However, Dwarves are never seen as magic users, however there have been
exceptions.

Stats Resistance Bonus

St Co Ag Qu SD Re In Pr Stamina Will
Magic
2 5 0 0 4 0 0 0 20 10 0
Endurance Points Power Points
50 10

General Information
Demeanor: Lovers of precious stones, metals and gems, Dwarves make excellent crafters
whose works are of exquisite beauty. They generally prefer to live in or near areas where precious
stones abound, dwelling in deep caverns chiseled out of the very same materials they adore.
Given their love of wresting hidden treasures from the earth, Dwarves have also come to
treasure secrets of any sort. Due to this preference for secrecy, they almost never teach their language
to outsiders. While slow to make friends, they remain steadfast to any who have earned their trust. To
all others they often appear taciturn and grumpy.
Many Dwarves decorate their beards and hair (see below). These decorations, while placed
seemingly at random, often relate personal information about the dwarf's place in society and/or their
warrior status. Two Dwarves meeting for the first time will instantly be able to tell a lot about the
other, including such details as their clan/family, wealth, social status, and perhaps even their chosen
vocation. Those of the warrior class also weave battle trophies into their beards, displaying their
prowess in combat.
Appearance: Dwarven males stand around 4' 5” tall, with females ranging slightly less (4' 3”).
A very stocky race, Dwarves look as though they have been compressed, their bodies expanding in
width. Often weighing twice what would be expected for someone their size, Dwarves generally
average 200 pounds.
Male Dwarves are also very fond of their beards, which my grow to lengths that hang past their
waists! For many Dwarves, both male and female, hair and beards are almost always woven into
braids, weaving in colored stones and beads as decorations. Only male Dwarves have beards, and
while their hair generally reaches shoulder length, it is not unusual for the hair of female Dwarves to
reach past their waists.
Lifespan: Dwarves are a long-lived race, with the average being from 300 to 400 years of age.
They reach maturity around 50 years of age.
Culture: Dwarves normally create their own societies mirroring the Deep Warren culture, but
may be found among any culture.
Special Abilities:
Dark Vision (Greater) – Dwarves have the ability to see up to 20' in total darkness. With at
least some illumination, such as a candle, lantern, or torch, they are able to see up to twice as far as the
light provides.
 Dense Musculature – With a sturdy bone structure and musculature, all Dwarves receive a +5
bonus to both their OB and DB. The weight alteration brought about by this natural heftiness has
already been calculated into the Dwarven Base Weight. They also receive a -25 to all Swimming
Maneuvers.
Stone Sense – With innate faculties for stone and stonework, Dwarves may attempt a normal
Perception Maneuver to notice unusual details, such as hidden doorways, traps within the stone itself,
or flaws in stonework that could be potentially dangerous (such as those in floors or ceilings).