Homebrew Forest Dwarf Species Details
Though most dwarves prefer the dark and enclosed spaces of their caves, a few wild souls felt trapped under the mountain ceilings and craved escape. These pilgrim dwarves left the confines of the caves and ventured to the surface. They decided to make their homes in and among the great trees they fell in love with and a new colony of dwarves was founded. After centuries of living above ground, these Forest Dwarves became a new sub-race of dwarves with their own distinct culture and features.
Forest Dwarves are about the same size as most dwarves, standing slightly taller and much leaner. They dress in baggy, comfortable clothes made from natural fibers that are better suited for life in the wilds and exposed to the elements. They are quite hairy, and adorn their hair and beards with colorful flowers and leaves instead of the usual metal and gemstones preferred by their underground cousins. Years of above ground life has dulled their ability to see in the dark, but they have grown more limber and agile while moving around the big world. Forest Dwarves tend to be more chaotic and sociable than a typical dwarf and as such are usually on better terms with the above ground races. Forest Dwarves sculpt the wood of the forests with the same skill and vigor their subterranean cousins mold stone.
Forest Dwarf Traits
Your dwarf character has an assortment of inborn abilities, part and parcel of dwarven nature.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2.
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.
Alignment
Forest Dwarves lean to the chaotic side, believing in the freedom to pursue their own wants and desires. They tend toward good as well, with a strong sense of fair play and a belief that everyone deserves to share in the benefits of a just order.
Size
Dwarves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.
Dwarven Resilience
You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage (explained in the “Combat” section).
Dwarven Combat Training
You have proficiency with the battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer.
Tool Proficiency
You gain proficiency with carpenter's tools.
Woodcarving
Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to the origin of woodwork, you are considered proficient in the History skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish. Dwarvish is full of hard consonants and guttural sounds, and those characteristics spill over into whatever other language a dwarf might speak.
Stout Agility
Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Dwarven Wanderlust
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