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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
The Stout Folk are well known for their artisanship and the worth of their handiworks, and you have been trained in that ancient tradition. For years you labored under a dwarf master of the craft
, enduring long hours and dismissive, sour-tempered treatment in order to gain the fine skills you possess today.
You are most likely a dwarf, but not necessarily—particularly in the North, the
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
dwarfhold, the orcs will butcher any dwarf that stands against them, but it’s really all about the property—they would be just as happy if all the dwarves ran away.
Strength Respects
their savagery. Green dragons, for instance, sometimes use orcs as sentinels or shock troops. Orcs are sometimes attracted to the service of frost giants or fire giants, who then “reward&rdquo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
28. Twinbeard’s Traps This single-story building contains the workshop of Xanathar’s shield dwarf trapsmith and engineer, Thorvin Twinbeard. He’s rarely here, however, since Xanathar keeps him busy. (For more information on Thorvin, see Waterdeep: Dragon Heist.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
16. Gyudd’s Distillery This dwarven distillery is a three-story stone building with a sagging roof. Gyudd, the shield dwarf distiller, makes Amberjack (a sherry), bitter Goat’s Head Ale, and a muddy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
dreams of adventures to come. For instance, the character might view storm clouds swirling over Leilon, a galleon made from bones, or a glowing statue of a dwarf standing in a canyon. At the end of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
has vague, prophetic dreams of adventures to come. For instance, the character might view storm clouds swirling over Leilon, a galleon made from bones, or a glowing statue of a dwarf standing in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
22. Mess Hall The cultists cooked meals and ate here before a hunt. The werebats have thoroughly looted the building, leaving its stone doors ajar. This structure has lighting and plumbing (see the
empty sacks and a drained wineskin that are salvageable. 22b. Larder Statue. This room is cold. Frost coats the walls and floors, becoming thicker around a life-size statue of a dwarf that stands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
languages and your base speed as well. BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 1
Bob is sitting down to create his character. He decides that a gruff mountain dwarf fits the character he wants to play. He notes all the
. Some races also have subraces, such as mountain dwarf or wood elf, as well as the less widespread races of dragonborn, gnomes, half-elves, half-orcs, and tieflings. Chapter 2 provides more information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Halls of the Hunting Axe These monster-haunted ruins were once a grand and important city in the shield dwarf kingdom of Besilmer. The old city was a small forest of stone roundhouses, interlaced
with gardens and joined by walls into one vast and sprawling building. It was surrounded by a moat fed by underground springs; splendid stone statues of heroic dwarves stood on high pedestals wherever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Fishery The fishery building serves as the town hall. During the day the warehouse hosts several fishing-folk selling their daily catches at stalls and merchants who sell and repair fishing equipment
female dwarf with overseeing Leilon’s construction work.Now the job is done, some folk whisper that “The Growler” should step down from the council, yet nobody dares say that to her face. Sergeant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Beginning the Adventure The characters begin in Respite in the morning, within sight of Morkoth Tavern. Before the adventure begins, ask the players why their characters are here. For instance, the
. Sizzling streams of acid flow down the streets. Villagers rush about, shouting for loved ones and struggling to contain the damage. Near the shore, flames leap from the windows of a low-roofed building. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Some races also have subraces, such as mountain dwarf or wood elf. The Races section provides more information about these races.
The race you choose contributes to your character’s identity in an
, the racial traits of lightfoot halflings make them exceptional rogues, and high elves tend to be powerful wizards. Sometimes playing against type can be fun, too. Halfling paladins and mountain dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
repair fishing equipment. At night, Leilon’s town council gathers within the building to discuss the construction of the town and active threats in the region. The current town council has the
dwarf architect in charge of rebuilding the town, whom everyone calls “The Growler” behind her back. Jack Torver, the newest council member (see “Torver’s Post” for more information). A job board outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Random Buildings Pulse-pounding chases and harrowing escapes within the confines of a town or city can sometimes force characters to dash into buildings. When you need to flesh out a building quickly
, roll on the Building Type table. Then roll on the table corresponding to that building to add further detail. If a roll makes no sense considering where the characters are (such as a lavish mansion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, “Please, let me die.”
The 145-year-old shield dwarf held captive in the southwest corner of the building is named Kharbek. They use the scout stat block with these changes: Kharbek speaks Common
L3. Hall of Knowledge This grand wooden building is constructed around ancient stone walls of a structure forgotten by time. Its red-lacquered double door, which is locked, bears a carving of a lotus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
stone arches beneath a 30-foot-high domed ceiling.
Frescoes. Stone panels set into the walls bear frescoes and Dwarvish runes.
The frescoes chronicle the birth of Melair, a common shield dwarf
be found in area 15a.) The frescoes depict Melair’s early exploits as a prospector: building a bridge over a river, meeting his first elf, prospecting for ore and gems in caves and foothills, hiding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
information you need and how you use it during the game. BUILDING BRUENOR
Each step of character creation includes an example of that step, with a player named Bob building his dwarf character, Bruenor.
rogue who likes hand-to-hand combat, or a sharpshooter who picks off enemies from afar. Do you like fantasy fiction featuring dwarves or elves? Try building a character of one of those races. Do you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
place to start until you know what information you need and how you use it during the game. BUILDING BRUENOR
Each step of character creation includes an example of that step, with a player named Bob building his dwarf character, Bruenor.
rogue who likes hand-to-hand combat, or a sharpshooter who picks off enemies from afar. Do you like fantasy fiction featuring dwarves or elves? Try building a character of one of those races. Do you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
lucky to see the morning.
— Tordek
The clan is the basic unit of dwarven society, an extended family that dwells together. Everything a dwarf does in life is devoted to improving or helping the
clan, bringing security and stability to its members and greater glory to the group. The most important clan members to any dwarf are the members of one’s immediate family, because the instinctive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
adolescents 9–10 Drow pickpocket 11–12 3d6 giant wolf spiders 13–14 Infected drow 15–16 Mad drow 17–18 1 shield dwarf berserker 19–20 Svirfneblin lure Bugbears These bugbears skulk through the streets
mad drow wears an amulet made from a dead spider. Shield Dwarf Berserker This chaotic neutral dwarf — a former slave of the drow — sees nonexistent enemies everywhere, swinging his or her greataxe at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
and how he or she does it. For instance, Chris plays Tordek the dwarf. Tordek has a quick temper and blames the elves of the Cloakwood for his family’s misfortune. At a tavern, an obnoxious elf minstrel
sits at Tordek’s table and tries to strike up a conversation with the dwarf. Chris says, “Tordek spits on the floor, growls an insult at the bard, and stomps over to the bar. He sits on a stool and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
and how he or she does it. For instance, Chris plays Tordek the dwarf. Tordek has a quick temper and blames the elves of the Cloakwood for his family’s misfortune. At a tavern, an obnoxious elf minstrel
sits at Tordek’s table and tries to strike up a conversation with the dwarf. Chris says, “Tordek spits on the floor, growls an insult at the bard, and stomps over to the bar. He sits on a stool and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
building where miscreants serve their sentences. Oakhurst’s constable is Felosial, a female half-elf veteran. She commands a force of sixteen guards and four scouts who keep the village safe. Blacksmith
. Repairing and forging arms and armor is the job of the village smithy, Rurik Lutgehr, a male dwarf commoner. Ol’ Boar Inn. Garon, a male human commoner, is the owner and barkeep of the Ol’ Boar Inn. He serves food and drink, and the place has a few rooms that visitors can rent.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
—are scattered across the floor.
The cave is large enough that it contains two freestanding structures. Each of these stone buildings is proportioned for human use, as opposed to the dwarf-sized
pretty, but they are neither magical nor valuable. Any character proficient in Arcana can sense a subtle aura of magic in this cavern. (A detect magic spell reveals the same.) The aura becomes stronger as one approaches the northern building (area 15).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
character you want to play. For example, a halfling could be a good choice for a sneaky rogue, a dwarf makes a tough warrior, and an elf can be a master of arcane magic. Your character race not only
affects your ability scores and traits but also provides the cues for building your character’s story. Each race’s description in this section includes information to help you roleplay a character of that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
character you want to play. For example, a halfling could be a good choice for a sneaky rogue, a dwarf makes a tough warrior, and an elf can be a master of arcane magic. Your character race not only
affects your ability scores and traits but also provides the cues for building your character’s story. Each race’s description in this chapter includes information to help you roleplay a character of that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
with a low Charisma might come across as abrasive, inarticulate, or timid. BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 4
Bob fills in some of Bruenor’s basic details: his name, his sex (male), his height and weight
his homeland—so Bob chooses the folk hero background for his dwarf. He notes the proficiencies and special feature this background gives him.
Bob has a pretty clear picture of Bruenor’s personality
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
from the ability score and then divide the result by 2 (round down). Write the modifier next to each of your scores.
BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 3
Bob decides to use the standard set of scores (15, 14
he wants the dwarf to be older, wiser, and a good leader, so he puts decent scores in Wisdom and Charisma. After applying his racial benefits (increasing Bruenor’s Constitution by 2 and his Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, roll on the table or choose a development you think might spur the character into action. Town in Chaos d20 Development
1–3 Building collapse
4–6 Enlarged duergar
7–9 Invisible
duergar
10–14 Malevolent townsfolk
15–16 Thieves
17–18 Trapped beast
19–20 Walking wounded
Building Collapse A damaged building collapses twenty feet away from you. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
negotiator is Ghuldur Flagonfist, who sells armor, arrowheads, locks, mining and smithing equipment, and smoked Darklake fish. Ghuldur is friends with Krimgol Muzgardt, a gray dwarf merchant who sells
enclave and wipe out the deep gnomes. A 20-foot-high stone building stands in the northeast corner of the warehouse. Inside this unlocked building, Ghuldur Flagonfist and Krimgol Muzgardt (a pair of male
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Thunderwind Clan. Wedding Guests Each of the guests in the wedding party is a dwarf, including the happy couple, their family members and wedding party attendants, and various retainers to both clans
can be shared with characters when they first possess an NPC through Flabbergast’s ritual of astral transmogrification. Gwendolyn Dhargun. Gwendolyn (LG female dwarf veteran) is the cherubic overseer of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Varrin’s Proposition Varrin Axebreaker (lawful good, dwarf noble) contacts the characters to enlist their aid in retrieving the key. Varrin’s braided hair and beard are black with streaks of gray. He
orange and places it on the table. He waves his hand over the gem, and a glowing blue image of a building floor plan appears in the air above it. He taps the gem, and the image vanishes. The sapphire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
divide the result by 2 (round down). Write the modifier next to each of your scores. BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 3
Bob decides to use the standard set of scores (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) for Bruenor’s
abilities. Since he’s a fighter, he puts his highest score, 15, in Strength. His next-highest, 14, goes in Constitution. Bruenor might be a brash fighter, but Bob decides he wants the dwarf to be older
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
human), of the Carpenters’, Roofers’, and Plaisterers’ Guild Pynt Oomtrowl (CG female rock gnome), of the Cellarers’ and Plumbers’ Guild Jarbokken Frostbeard (LG male shield dwarf), of the Guild of
Stonecutters, Masons, Potters, and Tile-makers This meeting is a formality. As the new owner, Esvele is required by law to bring the building up to code. She is gathering cost estimates from the guilds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
Varrin’s Proposition Varrin Axebreaker (lawful good, dwarf noble) contacts the characters to enlist their aid in retrieving the key. Varrin’s braided hair and beard are black with streaks of gray. He
orange and places it on the table. He waves his hand over the gem, and a glowing blue image of a building floor plan appears in the air above it. He taps the gem, and the image vanishes. The sapphire