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=DWARF=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|monster=Dwarf, 1st-Level [[SRD:Warrior|Warrior]]
|size=Medium |type=Humanoid |subtypes=Dwarf
|hd=1d8+2  |hp=6 
|init=+0
|speed=20 ft. in [[SRD:Scale Mail|scale mail]] (4 squares); base speed 20 ft.
|ac=16 (+4 [[SRD:Scale Mail|scale mail]], +2 [[SRD:Heavy Shield|heavy shield]]) |touch=10  |flat=16 
|bab=+1 |grapple=+2
|at=[[SRD:Dwarven Waraxe|Dwarven waraxe]] +3 melee (1d10+1/x3) or [[SRD:Shortbow|shortbow]] +1 ranged (1d6/x3)
|full_at=[[SRD:Dwarven Waraxe|Dwarven waraxe]] +3 melee (1d10+1/x3) or [[SRD:Shortbow|shortbow]] +1 ranged (1d6/x3)
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=Dwarf traits
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., dwarf traits
|fort=+4* |ref=+0* |will=–1*
|str=13|dex=11|con=14|int=10|wis=9 |cha=6
|skills=[[SRD:Appraise Skill|Appraise]] +2, [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] (blacksmithing) +2, [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] (stonemasonry) +2, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +2, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +2
|feats=[[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] ([[SRD:Dwarven Waraxe|dwarven waraxe]])
|env=Temperate mountains  <BR>(Deep: Underground)
|org=Team (2–4), squad (11–20 plus 2 3rd-level sergeants and 1 leader of 3rd–6th level), or clan (30–100 plus 30% noncombatants plus 1 3rd-level sergeant per 10 adults, 5 5th-level lieutenants, and 3 7th-level captains)
|cr=1/2
|treas=Standard coins; double goods; standard items
|align=Often [[SRD:Lawful Good|lawful good]]  <BR>(Deep: Usually [[SRD:Lawful Neutral|lawful neutral]] or neutral)
|adv=By [[SRD:Classes|character class]]
|la=+0
}}
Dwarves favor earth tones in their clothing and prefer simple and functional garb. The skin can be very dark, but it is always some shade of tan or brown. Hair color can be black, gray, or brown. Dwarves average 4 feet tall and weigh as much as adult humans.

Dwarves speak Dwarven. Most who travel outside dwarven lands (as traders, mercenaries, or adventurers) know the Common tongue, while [[SRD:Warrior|warriors]] in the dwarven cities usually learn Goblin to better interrogate and spy on those evil denizens of the deep caves.

Most dwarves encountered outside their home are [[SRD:Warrior|warriors]].

===Combat===

Dwarves are experts in combat, effectively using their environment and executing well-planned group attacks. They rarely use magic in fights, since they have few [[SRD:Wizard|wizards]] or [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerers]] (but dwarven [[SRD:Cleric|clerics]] throw themselves into battle as heartily as their fellow [[SRD:Warrior|warriors]]). If they have time to prepare, they may build deadfalls or other traps involving stone. In addition to the [[SRD:Dwarven Waraxe|dwarven waraxe]] and thrown [[SRD:Light Hammer|hammer]], dwarves also use [[SRD:Warhammer|warhammers]], [[SRD:Heavy Pick|picks]], [[SRD:Shortbow|shortbows]], [[SRD:Heavy Crossbow|heavy crossbows]], and [[SRD:Heavy Mace|maces]].

'''See Wikipedia Entry:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarf Dwarf]

===Dwarves as Characters===

'''Dwarf Traits ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Dwarves possess the following racial traits.
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The dwarf [[SRD:Warrior|warrior]] presented here had the following ability scores before racial adjustments: [[SRD:Strength|Str]] 13, [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]] 11, [[SRD:Constitution|Con]] 12, [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] 10, [[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]] 9, [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] 8.

===SUBRACES===
The information above is for hill dwarves, the most common variety.

There are three other major dwarven subraces, which differ from hill dwarves as follows.

'''Deep Dwarf'''

These dwarves live far underground and tend to be more standoffish with non-dwarves.

Deep dwarves are the same height as other dwarves, but leaner. Their skin sometimes has a reddish tinge, and their large eyes lack the brightness of those of their kindred, being a washed-out blue. Their hair color ranges from bright red to straw blond. They have little contact with surface dwellers, relying on hill dwarves or mountain dwarves to trade goods for them.

Deep dwarves speak Dwarven and Goblin, and occasionally Draconic or Undercommon.

'''Deep Dwarf Traits ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' These traits are in addition to the hill dwarf traits, except where noted.
*Racial bonus on saves against [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] and [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] increases to +3.
*Racial bonus on [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude save]]s against [[SRD:Poison|poison]]s increases to +3.
*[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] out to 90 feet.
*Light Sensitivity: Deep dwarves are [[SRD:Dazzled|dazzled]] in bright sunlight or within the radius of a ''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]]'' spell.

'''Duergar'''

See: [[SRD:Duergar|Duergar]]

'''Mountain Dwarf'''

Mountain dwarves live deeper under the mountains than hill dwarves but generally not as far underground as deep dwarves. They average about 4-1/2 feet tall and have lighter skin and hair than hill dwarves, but the same general appearance.


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==See also==
*[[SRD:Dwarf Subtype]]
*[[Canon:Dwarf (Dragonlance)]]

[[Category:SRD]]
[[Category:OGL]]
[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Often lawful good (Deep: Usually lawful neutral or neutral) +
Challenge Rating	1/2 +
Effective Character Level	1 +
Environment	Temperate mountains (Deep: Underground) +
Favored Class	Fighter +
Level Adjustment	+0 +
Racial Ability Adjustments	+2 Constitution + and –2 Charisma +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Dwarf +
Title	Dwarf +
Type	Humanoid +