Homebrew Firebeard Dwarf Species Details

The Firebeard Dwarves are a bold and passionate clan, known for their fiery temperaments and even fiercer skills in combat. Living in the mountains to the east, they dwell in halls built close to the forges, where molten lava flows beneath their strongholds, feeding their renowned craft. Their name comes from their often reddish or flame-colored hair and beards, which mirror the heat of their forges.

Physically, Firebeards are stockier than even other dwarves, with broad shoulders and powerful arms built for wielding weapons and hammering at anvils. Their eyes have a spark of intensity, reflecting their inner fire and relentless determination. The heat of the forges is their lifeblood, and they have a natural resistance to fire, earned from generations spent near the blazing flames of their underground furnaces.

Their craftsmanship is legendary, particularly in the art of forging weapons. They are known for their ability to create masterpieces from rare metals found deep within the earth. "There is one who I could follow. There is one I could call king," says Gimli, speaking to the craft and loyalty dwarves have to their own—especially those as skilled as the Firebeards.

In battle, Firebeards prefer heavier weapons, such as longswords and crossbows, which they wield with precision and strength. Their fiery nature makes them fearless on the battlefield, and their war cries echo through the mountains like the roar of an inferno. They have a reputation for charging headlong into combat, a trait that has made them both respected and feared by allies and enemies alike.

Firebeard Dwarf Traits

Firebeard Dwarves are known for their fiery tempers and fierce battle spirit, wielding flames as both a forge and a weapon while embodying the relentless strength of the mountains they call home.

Age

Dwarves mature slightly slower than humans and can live for several centuries, often reaching 250-350 years. Some may live longer, especially those of royal blood.

Size

Dwarves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall but are stocky and broad, weighing as much as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Dwarves are not slowed by heavy armor.

Ability Score Increase

Constitution +2, Strength +1, Dexterity +1

 

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Dwarven Resilience

You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance to poison damage.

Dwarven Armor and Combat Training

You have proficiency with light and medium armor, as well as Warhammers, Longswords, Heavy Crossbows, and Great Axes.

Tool Proficiency

You gain proficiency with one artisan’s tool of your choice: smith’s tools, brewer’s supplies, or mason’s tools.

Language

You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish. The Dwarvish language is ancient and full of hard consonants, often reflecting their culture's rigid and practical nature.

Flameborn

You gain resistance to fire damage, and when in combat, you may reroll a damage die once per long rest.