Homebrew Half-Dwarf Species Details
“Yer late, elf!” came the rough edge of a familiar voice. Bruenor Battlehammer walked up the back of his dead foe, disregarding the fact that the heavy monster lay on top of his elven friend. In spite of the added discomfort, the dwarf’s long, pointed, often-broken nose and gray-streaked though still-fiery red beard came as a welcome sight to Drizzt. “Knew I’d find ye in trouble if I came out an’ looked for ye!”
Dwarven Tradition
Half-dwarves (also known as dwelves or halfbloods), often showcase the best of both of their parents' heritage. Like dwarves, they often place high value on honor and reputation. And, although they are not considered full members of their respective dwarven clans, most half-dwarves will go to great lengths to prevent bringing shame upon the clan of their dwarven parent.
When one of the dwarven clans has less-than-savorybusiness to take care of, half-dwarves are often sought out to handle things. That way, if things go poorly, dishonor is not brought upon a full blooded dwarf. Half-dwarves value family over everything, and will go to great lengths to gain the favor of their dwarven relatives. Refusing to deny their human heritage, it requires great feats of service for a half-dwarf to be officially recognized as a member of their clan.
Half-Dwarf Traits
Your half-dwarf character has an assortment of inborn abilities, part and parcel of dwarven nature.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Age
Half-dwarves mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than humans however, often close to 200 years.
Alignment
Half-dwarves often share the lawful bend of their dwarven heritage, but some favor more chaotic ways of life. Most tend toward good as well, with a strong sense of fair play and a belief that everyone deserves to go where they please and share in the benefits of a free life.
Size
Half-dwarves are about the same size as humans, if a little shorter and stockier. You are between 4 1/2 and 5 1/2 feet tall, and weigh around 200 pounds. Your size is medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
Thanks to your dwarven blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you 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 against poison damage.
Dwarven Combat Training
You have proficiency with the battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Dwarvish, and one additional language of your choice. Half-dwarves often learn the language of peoples they work with.
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