The Dwarves are an ancient race of short but stout folk, with thick beards and wide bodies, relative to their height. Long lived and long storied, the Dwarves traditionally take on a trade, grinding their years away, honing their craft. They have reputation and history of creating wondrous works of craftsmanship, smithing, stonework, architecture, and spellcraft. The Dwarves highly value their immediate and extended family, their traditions spread through word of mouth and tales of deed. Dwarven elders often teach many younger generations, making these families very tightly knit. Dwarven society focuses on simple cares and prides, making them overall honorable, despite the greed based ambition flowing throughout. Each dwarven society has something they are distinctly proud of, or famously known for, and the older, the more things there may be. One dwarven tradition that most cultures uphold is the importance of a family name. It is a form of self protection and respect to hide their family names from strangers or those they distrust. Therefore, it is a great honor for a dwarf to tell you their family name openly. The alternative typically used is pronouncing their lineage, such as Thorrin, Son of Gurin, or Yuleg, Brother of Yuron.
Racial Traits
Age & Lifespan - Dwarves reach maturity in their late thirties, and are considered young until they reach 100 years of age. They may live up to nearly 500 years.
Height & Weight - Dwarves are short but stout, and weigh in at around 130-260 pounds and reach a height of 4 to 5 feet tall.
Size - Dwarves are Medium creatures.
Movement - Dwarves have 25 feet of Movement.
Languages - Dwarves speak Theric and Drunzagi.
Dwarves are hearty and resilient folk, and as such, you gain a +2 bonus to your Constitution attribute.
Dwarves find it easy to learn many skills, and take easily to a profession, trade or craft. As such, you gain 4 additional Skill Points to use.
Dwarves' stature allow them to wear medium and heavy armor without proficiency. As a dwarf, you do not gain the standard downside of gaining disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack roll that involves Strength while wearing medium or heavy armor while not proficient. You still make Dexterity checks, saving throws and attack rolls at disadvantage if you are wearing armor you are not proficient in.
Dwarves have an impressive resilience to toxins and poisons, and a strong immune system, and as such, you gain advantage on saving throws made to resist being poisoned, or other forms of toxins, such as alcohol or noxious fumes. You also gain advantage on checks and saves made to resist food poisoning, or diseases gained from consuming food or drink.
Dwarves are intrinsically linked to the deep rock and stone, both below and above. From stone blocks carved from the mountain, to tunneled halls of the deep dwarven holds, a Dwarf can determine quality stone from weak, brittle or unstable rock. As a dwarf, when you make a skill or ability check to determine the quality, origin, type, or any other distinct feature of stone, such as if it is sloped or loose in its placement, you gain a +6 bonus to the check.