Homebrew Dwarf_WOW Species Details
“And here are the why and the how, to again become one with the mountain. For behold, we are the earthen, of the land, and its soul is ours, its pain is ours, its heartbeat is ours. We sing its song and weep for its beauty. For who would not wish to return home? That is the why, O children of the earth.”
Their kingdom rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of picks and hammers in deep mines and roaring forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, these common threads unite all dwarves.
Short and Stout
Bold and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can weigh as much as a human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarves skin ranges depending on their place of origin. Their hair is worn long but in simple styles. Dwarves with beards value them highly and groom them carefully.
Innovative
Dwarves are a proud, stern and determined people with streaks of kindness hidden under the gruff exteriors of their sturdy frames. Their love for battle, invention, and exploration impels them ever forward to discover.
Affiliation
Dwarves are part of the alliance. While the dwarves appreciate the fighting skill of the Horde, it is with grim eyes that they look upon the orcs and their allies. Although the dwarves have
held dealings of commerce and diplomacy with the gnomes, they keep them at an arm’s distance. While the blood elves may share the same allegiances, the dwarves look upon them with suspicion and some trepidation. Humans, however, are the staunch and constant allies of the Dwarves and find welcome, favor and kindness when in Dwarven lands.
Dwarf Names
Dwarves typically have names reflecting their sturdy nature. Many also have surnames that were earned by a member of the family in service during a quest or in a particular moment of notoriety or infamy that has now become part of a family legacy, which is part of why you sometimes see surnames in Common whereas first names are in Dwarvish. [Dwarvish is a broken version of Russian. Try translating the meaning you want for your name into Russian, and take out syllables you don't want, add syllables you do.]
Dwarf_WOW Traits
Your dwarf character has an assortment of inborn abilities, part and parcel of dwarven nature.Ability Score Increase
Dwarven skills vary based on their training.
You can increase one ability score of your choosing by 1.
Centuries of Knowledge
Besides the average Dwarf living at least two centuries, if not 3, Dwarves pass down their lifetimes of Wisdom to their young.
You have +1 to Wisdom.
Buti Silnym
Dwarves are very strong. They also have a saying "Buti Silnym" which roughly translates to "Be Strong". It is often used, sometimes as encouragement, other times it is used more as a "toughen up" kind of phrase.
Your strength score increases by 1.
Age
Dwarves mature at the same rate as humans, but they’re considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 350 years.
Size
Dwarves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish.