Dwarf

Short, broad-shouldered smiths and stoneworkers whose holds stand on every continent and many orbital habitats, known across the galaxy for their craft and their grudges.

Physiology
Humanoid
Size
Medium
Speed
25 ft.
Ability scores
Free placement
Traits
Dwarf
Languages
Dwarvish, Common
Lifespan
Mature at 50, typical maximum 350 years

Dwarves come of age formally on their fiftieth name-day. A dwarf whose beard has gone fully white is, by tradition, owed the first word in any council.

Features

  • Dwarven Resilience

    You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance to poison damage.

  • Stonecunning

    You have proficiency in Intelligence (Investigation) checks involving stone construction, masonry, and underground architecture. When you make an Intelligence (History) check related to the origin of stonework (its age, builders, dialect of cut, or purpose), you can apply double your proficiency bonus.

  • Combat Training

    You have proficiency with martial axes, war picks, and war hammers regardless of your class's listed weapon proficiencies.

  • Hold-Tongue

    You can read, write, and speak Dwarvish (the hold-cant, runic and chant-paced) and Common.

  • Set Against the Stone

    You are not moved and you do not fall, and if the effect dealt damage you take half of it. Once per short or long rest.

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