The Klar, often referred to as the "Crazed," are a dwarven clan known for their unpredictability and intense loyalty to their past masters, the Hylar. For centuries, the Klar have served the Hylar both above and below the mountain, acting as laborers, warriors, and caretakers. However, their volatile nature has always set them apart, leading to a reputation as the most unpredictable of the dwarven clans.
The Cataclysm fractured the Klar, with many leaving Thorbardin to form small enclaves across Ansalon. These nomadic groups retained their clan’s fiery spirit, often clashing with local populations or living on the fringes of society. During the Chaos War, the Klar were swayed to betray their Hylar masters, playing a significant role in the Hylar's downfall. Despite this betrayal, the Klar remain a complex clan, bound by a deep sense of honor and loyalty, even if those loyalties shift unpredictably.
Today, Smeargash Splintershield speaks for the Klar in Thorbardin, representing a people who are both feared and respected for their fierce independence and unwavering determination.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from: Intimidation, Athletics, Survival, Perception.
- Tool Proficiencies: Smith's tools or Mason's tools.
- Languages: Common and Dwarvish.
- Equipment: A set of smith's tools or mason's tools (your choice), a tattered Hylar banner or emblem, a set of traveler’s clothes, a small token of loyalty from a past master (such as a ring, pendant, or inscribed stone), and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Your time among the Klar has given you an innate understanding of loyalty and the shifting allegiances that come with it. You can sense when others are hiding their true loyalties, and you are skilled at navigating complex social dynamics where trust is in short supply. Additionally, your unpredictable nature makes you difficult to read, giving you advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks made to disguise your intentions or true feelings. In situations where loyalty or betrayal is a key factor, your insights are often invaluable, allowing you to predict shifts in allegiance before they happen.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | My emotions can swing wildly from calm to fury, often catching others off guard. |
| 2 | I am fiercely loyal to those who earn my trust, but woe to those who betray me. |
| 3 | I often speak bluntly, caring little for social niceties or the feelings of others. |
| 4 | My loyalty is to my clan above all else, even if that means turning against old allies. |
| 5 | I enjoy the thrill of chaos and often stir things up just to see what happens. |
| 6 | I am deeply suspicious of those in power, having seen loyalty used as a weapon. |
| 7 | I have a soft spot for the underdog, often siding with those who are downtrodden or oppressed. |
| 8 | I have a strong sense of honor, even if it’s a bit twisted by most dwarves' standards. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom. No one should be bound by loyalty to those who don't deserve it. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Loyalty. True loyalty is earned, not given lightly. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Revenge. Those who wrong me or my clan will pay the price. (Evil) |
| 4 | Change. The world is always in flux, and only those who adapt will survive. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Honor. Even in chaos, there is a code of honor that must be upheld. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Survival. In a world of shifting loyalties, only the strong and clever survive. (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am determined to restore my clan’s honor, no matter what it takes. |
| 2 | I owe my life to a Hylar dwarf who showed me kindness in a time of need, and I seek to repay that debt. |
| 3 | My loyalty is to my clan and my kin, and I will protect them at all costs. |
| 4 | I carry a deep grudge against those who manipulated my clan into betraying the Hylar. |
| 5 | I have a token from a past master that I keep as a reminder of my duty and loyalty. |
| 6 | My life has been a series of betrayals, and I now seek to find someone or something truly worthy of my trust. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am prone to fits of rage that can cloud my judgment. |
| 2 | My loyalty can shift unpredictably, leading others to distrust me. |
| 3 | I struggle to forgive those who have wronged me, even if it was in the distant past. |
| 4 | I have a deep mistrust of authority and often act against those in power out of spite. |
| 5 | My unpredictable nature often puts me at odds with more stable and predictable individuals. |
| 6 | I am quick to judge others, often seeing betrayal where there is none. |
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