Stalwart and enduring, Dwarves are born of stone, fire, and iron. Known for their resilience, craftsmanship, and stubborn pride, Dwarves thrive in the darkest depths and harshest climates. They are builders, breakers, and brawlers—each one a fortress in flesh.

Dwarves trace their lineage to the subterranean halls of ancient mountains and long-forgotten forges. Some believe they were the first to carve order from the chaos of the world—shaping tunnels, cities, and civilizations where none existed before.

Though often seen as gruff or tradition-bound, Dwarves value loyalty and legacy above all. Many clans keep vast oral histories, detailing generations of deeds and debts. To a Dwarf, breaking an oath is a stain that lasts longer than death.

Dwarves are rarely magical, but their deep understanding of runes, alchemy, and elemental forces makes them dangerous even without spells.

Advantages:

• +1 Armor Point when wearing any physical armor
• +1 to Crafting and Blacksmithing skills
• Immune to poison and alcohol-based effects
• May carry 2 additional Encumbrance points

Disadvantages:

• May not take the Mage class
• Cannot wear Light or No armor without suffering -1 Max HP
• Must roleplay racial stubbornness: resistant to persuasion, slow to change opinions

• Dwarves respect structure, hierarchy, and oathkeeping.
• Many speak in clan dialects or archaic speech.
• Roleplay a strong work ethic, pride in craft, and deep cultural memory.
• Your clan name (or the shame of losing one) is often central to your identity.

• Fake or real beard required (all genders).
• Hair should be braided, adorned with beads, or styled to reflect heritage.
• Armor or heavy clothing preferred—Dwarves don’t dress “light.”
• Earth tones, forge motifs, and clan symbols encouraged.

• Tanky or heavily armored characters
• Blacksmiths, alchemists, and engineers
• Players who enjoy gruff or prideful roleplay
• Guild-affiliated or politically-minded characters

• Lean into your role as an unmovable wall or master artisan.
• Play up your immune system—down a drink mid-fight or shrug off toxins.
• Use stubbornness and tradition as springboards for character conflict or camaraderie.

Play a Dwarf if you want to stand like stone, drink like fire, and shape the world with hammer and grit.