Dwarves have a well-earned reputation as a stoic and stern people, but they also have an unbridled zeal and deeply value artisanship. To a stranger, they can seem untrusting and clannish, but to their friends and family, they are warm and caring. While trust from a dwarf is hard-won, once gained it is as strong as iron.
If you want to play a character who is as hard as nails, a stubborn and unrelenting adventurer, with a mix of rugged toughness and deep wisdom, you should play a dwarf.
You might…
Strive to uphold your personal honor and refuse to back down.
Appreciate quality craftsmanship in all forms and insist upon it for all your gear.
Others probably…
See you as stubborn, though whether this is an asset or a detriment changes from moment to moment.
Recognize the deep connection you have with your family, heritage, and friends.
Physical description
Dwarves are short and stocky, standing about a foot shorter than most humans. They have wide, compact bodies and burly frames. Dwarves of all genders pride themselves on the length of their hair and beards, which they often braid into intricate patterns, some of which represent specific clans. A long beard is a sign of maturity and honor among many dwarf clans.
Dwarves typically reach physical adulthood around the age of 25, though their traditionalist culture places more value on completing coming-of-age ceremonies unique to each clan than reaching a certain age. A typical dwarf can live to around 350 years old.
Society
The fued the dwarves previously had with the giants is long gone, as the two groups banded together to form The Silver Mountain Alliance.
The dwarves live in the mountains of Titanpeak Island, rarely leaving their secluded land as the rest of the world is seen as unruly and chaotic.
Few dwarves are seen without their clan dagger strapped to their belt. This dagger is forged just before a dwarf's birth and bears the gemstone of their clan. A parent uses this dagger to cut the infant's umbilical cord, making it the first weapon to taste their blood.
Dwarves honor their children with names taken from ancestors or dwarven heroes, and it’s quite rare to invent a new name or to borrow a name from another culture for a child. When introducing themselves, dwarves tend to list their family and clan, plus any number of other familial connections and honorifics. Dwarven names usually contain hard consonants and are rarely more or fewer than two syllables.
Example names: Agna, Dolgrin, Grunyar, Kazmuk.
Beliefs
Dwarves tend to value honor and closely follow the traditions of their clans and kingdoms. They have a strong sense of friendship and justice, though they are often very particular about who they consider a friend. They work hard and play harder—especially when strong ale is involved.
Popular Edicts
Create art with utility.
Guard your community against those who would harm it.
Keep your clan dagger close.
Popular Anathema
Leave an activity or promise uncompleted.
Forsake your family.
Stats
Player Core page 42.
Remaster.
