Dwarf
Navean dwarves live in city states dominated by individual clans. They have an aptitude for weaponry, crafting, and hardiness.
Dwarven is the language of industry. Nearly all schematics, blueprints, and architectural diagrams are written in Dwarven. Proficient characters receive a 20% discount when buying weapons and armor.
Mountain Dwarf
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Ability Scores | +2 to Constitution and +2 to Strength |
| Speed | 25 ft. walking speed |
| Languages | Common, Dwarven |
| Darkvision | 60 ft. |
| Weapons | battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer |
| Tools | smith’s tools, brewer’s tools, or mason’s tools |
| Poison Resistance | advantage on saves vs. poison, resistance to poison damage |
| Stonecunning | add double your proficiency bonus to Intelligence (History) checks on stonework. |
| Armor | light armor and medium armor |
| Description | Mountain dwarves are raised in prosperous clans and taught warcraft from a young age. They are universally proficient with arms and armor. |
Hill Dwarf
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Ability Scores | +2 to Constitution and +1 to Wisdom |
| Speed | 25 ft. walking speed |
| Languages | Common, Dwarven |
| Darkvision | 60 ft. |
| Weapons | battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer |
| Tools | smith’s tools, brewer’s tools, or mason’s tools |
| Poison Resistance | advantage on saves vs. poison, resistance to poison damage |
| Stonecunning | add double your proficiency bonus to Intelligence (History) checks on stonework |
| Dwarven Toughness | your maximum hit points increases by one additional point for each level you have. |
| Description | Hill dwarves come from impoverished or fallen clans. They lack the upbringing of wealthier dwarves, but make up for it with grit and streetwise know-how. |
Background
Homeland
Comparatively much smaller than the Elven Empire, Dwarven City-States like Argos and Moorlock are mountain fortresses that resist any attempt at invasion. Each is ruled by a council of Dwarven patricians from well-established clans. Hilly regions adjacent to the mountain cities are mined and worked by human serfs.
Mos Maiorum
Dwarven society is ordered around a set of social norms and cultural expectations shared across clans. Certain behaviors are expected of a Dwarf, and those that fail to live up to the ideal may find themselves shunned or even exiled. Valued qualities include ambition, martial prowess, and magnanimity.
The Legions
Military service is a stepping stone in many a Dwarf’s political career. The Legions are responsible for protecting the mountains, maintaining infrastructure, and conquering enemy holdings. Historically, “enemy” has referred to other Dwarf clans, and has only come to mean Elves in the past few generations.