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NameDwarf:Hill Dwarf
SizeAndTypeMedium-Size Humanoid (Dwarf)
HitDice1d8+1 (5)
Initiative+0
Speed15 ft. (scale mail); base 20 ft.
ArmorClass16 (+4 scale mail, +2 large shield)
AttacksDwarven waraxe +1 melee; or shortbow+1 ranged
DamageDwarven waraxe 1d10; shortbow 1d6
FaceAndReach5 ft. by 5 ft./5 ft.
SpecialAttacks
SpecialQualitiesDarkvision, dwarven traits
Saves_Fort3
Saves_Ref0
Saves_Will0
AbilitiesStr 11, Dex 10, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 8
SkillsAppraise +2, Craft (metalworking) +2, Listen +2, Spot +2
FeatsExotic Weapon Proficiency (dwarven waraxe)
ClimateAndTerrainAny hill, mountains, and underground
OrganizationTeam (2-4), squad (11-20 plus 2 3rd-level sergeants and 1 leader of 3rd-6th level), or clan (30-100 plus 30% noncombatants plus 1 3rd-level sergeant per 10 adults, 5 5th-level lieutenants, and 3 7th-level captains)
ChallengeRating_Value0.5
TreasureStandard coins, double goods; standard items
AlignmentUsually lawful good
AdvancementBy character class
Description

Dwarves speak Dwarven and Undercommon. Most who travel outside dwarven lands (as traders, mercenaries, or adventurers) know the Common tongue, while warriors in the dwarven cities usually learn Goblin to better interrogate and spy on those evil denizens of the deep caves.

Combat

Dwarven Traits (Ex): Dwarves benefit from a number of racial traits.

  • +1 racial bonus to attack rolls against orcs and goblinoids, through special combat training.
  • +2 racial bonus to Will saves against spells and spell-like abilities.
  • +2 racial bonus to Fortitude saves against all poisons.
  • +4 dodge bonus against giants, through special defensive training.
  • Darkvision up to 60 feet.
  • Stonecunning: Dwarves receive a +2 racial bonus to checks to notice unusual stonework. Something that isn't stone but is disguised as stone also counts as unusual stonework. A dwarf who merely comes within 10 feet of unusual stonework can make a check as though actively searching and can use the Search skill to find stonework traps as a rogue can. A dwarf can also intuit depth, sensing the approximate distance underground as naturally as a human can sense which way is up.

Skills: Dwarves receive a +2 racial bonus to Appraise checks and Craft or Profession checks that are related to stone or metal.

Dwarf Characters

A dwarf's favored class is fighter.