Chapter 1 - Class - Character Kits - Dwarven Kits
Clansdwarf
The Clansdwarf is what most people think of whenever dwarves are mentioned. They
are the majority in dwarf society, its craftsmen and militia. They are skilled in a craft and
receive military training from adolescence.
Role: Clansdwarves are usually closely bound to their stronghold and only leave to
conduct their craft somewhere else (at a location that is usually turned into another
stronghold). They give dwarf society its particular qualities of kinship and careful
optimism.
They are not restricted to the strongholds and may be found living in ghettoes or on
the edges of the towns and cities of another race, making a living by selling their services.
While clansdwarves are craftsmen, all dwarf settlements pride themselves on their
militia. They are armed and equipped with items of their own manufacture, and train
regularly in small unit and large scale tactics. Many clansdwarves are justifiably proud of
being expert fighters as well as superb craftsmen.
Secondary Skills: Any suitable craft skill.
Weapon Proficiencies: Clansdwarves may be proficient with: axe, hammer, light or
heavy crossbow, mace, pick, polearm, short sword, spear.
Bonus Nonweapon Proficiencies: Clansdwarves gain two craft proficiency slots of
their choice. Both must be spent on the same craft. They also receive the Dwarven Runes
and Endurance proficiencies.
Recommended Nonweapon Proficiencies: Appraising, Artistic Ability, and any
related to their first craft.
Equipment: Clansdwarves may buy any equipment they like.
Distinctive Appearance: The craft of a clansdwarf is readily apparent from his
clothing. Each clan has a unique emblem or cut of cloth that distinguishes them from allother clans. This may be as obvious as a leather-working apron or as discrete as a small
anvil badge.
Special Benefits: Clansdwarves gain a +3 reaction bonus when dealing with others of
their clan. They gain a +2 reaction bonus when dealing with dwarves of other clans
engaged in the same craft.
Clansdwarves are always sheltered and given aid within their own clan. Unless one is
known to have injured members of his own clan, he will be fed and housed gladly.
Special Hindrances: A Clansdwarf is part of a tightly-knit society that never forgets
either a misdemeanor or shoddy workmanship. He is expected to be scrupulously honest
and professional in his dealings with others. Any dwarf who violates that trust becomes
an outcast, no longer welcome at the hearths of his clan. News of bad behavior spreads
quickly, and other dwarves, hearing of it, will react to him with a -3 penalty.
A Clansdwarf who becomes an outcast may again be accepted by his kin, but the
process takes years. It is better to keep one's nose clean and do the job than to provoke
trouble.
Wealth Options: A Clansdwarf starts with the standard 5d4x10 gp.
