Dwarf
Dwarves are known for their skill in warfare, their ability to withstand physical and magical punishment, their hard work, and their capacity for drinking ale. Dwarves are slow to jest and suspicious of strangers, but they are generous to those who earn their trust. They stand just 4 to 4 1/2 feet tall, but are broad and compactly built, almost as wide as they are tall. Dwarven skin varies from deep tan to light brown, and their hair is black, gray, or brown. Dwarven men value their beards highly.
| Ability adjustments | Con +2, Cha -2 |
| Alignment | Any |
| Favored class | Fighter |
| Extra levels | 0 |
| Cost | Free |
| Faction | Surfacers |
| Starting area | Benzor |
Racial abilities
| Ability | Effect |
|---|---|
| Darkvision | This feat grants the ability to see in the dark. |
| Stonecunning | This feat grants a +2 bonus on Search checks made in interior areas. |
| Hardiness vs. Poisons | This feat grants a +2 racial bonus on saving throws vs. poison. |
| Hardiness vs. Spells | This feat grants a +2 racial bonus on saving throws vs. spells. |
| Battle Training vs. Orcs | This feat grants a +1 racial bonus on attack rolls made against orcs. |
| Battle Training vs. Goblins | This feat grants a +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against goblinoids (goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears). |
| Battle Training vs. Giants | This feat grants a +4 dodge bonus to AC against giants. |
| Skill Affinity (Lore) | This feat grants a +2 racial bonus to Lore checks. |
Who is hostile
Hostile players and hostile creatures attack on sight. Everyone, whatever their faction, is neutral towards city guards, merchants, animals and neutral settlements.