Homebrew Andolan Dwarf Species Details

One of the first peoples to develop a civilization in Quantal were the dwarves. They are a hardy and stout species who can survive and thrive in any environment on Andolus.

Dwarves can be found across the world in many cultures, but they share qualities among them. They have an almost innate desire to explore, expand, and build. Even when they were nomads in Quantal and Mayar, they created primitive structures far beyond the grasp of other races. Dwarves have an excellent sense of direction and distance and their robust physiology gives them an advantage in hazardous biomes.

Dwarves have redundant systems, allowing them to exert themselves for longer periods of time and survive injuries that might kill others.

They typically do not grow taller than 5 feet and have wider frames than humans and elves. Dwarves can live to around 300 years old, and most die of old age rather than misadventure. Dwarves are one of the most populace races on Andolus, next to humans.

Andolan Dwarf Traits

As a Dwarf, you have the following traits

Redundant Organs

When you are reduced to 0 Hit Points but not killed outright, you can drop to 5 Hit Points instead. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long Rest.

Vital Barrier

When you are attacked or about to take damage, you can use your reaction to gain resistance to all damage types until the start of your next turn. Once you use this trait, you cannot do so again until you complete a Long Rest.

Mandate to Expand

You have proficiency in the Survival skill. You also have proficiency in an Artisan's Tool of your choice.