Chapter 1 - Class - Character Kits - Dwarven Kits
Outcast
The Outcast is the misfit, the dwarf who breaks all the rules governing behavior; he
refuses to fit easily into any niche, or to settle at one job for long. His behavior is usually
so at odds with others that he is soon ostracized by his fellows. Outcasts can be found
wandering deep underground or among humans, elves, gnomes, or monsters.
Role: Outcasts are typically of neutral or chaotic alignments. They may be good or
evil, but the one thing they have in common is an aversion for the regimented lifestyles of
their fellows. Evil Outcasts are likely to become racial traitors and lead the dwarves'
enemies against them. Good-aligned Outcasts are likely to find the company of other
races more in line with their own natures.
Although Outcast dwarves are normally not found in strongholds, whole communities
of them have grown up at the edges of certain strongholds. They have usually been given
unpleasant jobs that no one else wants, such as cleaning sewers or disposing of garbage.
Secondary Skills: Outcasts may choose any secondary skill.
Weapon Proficiencies: They often pick weapons that are not normally associated
with dwarves, such as the short bow, quarterstaff, sickle, sling, or whip. They may have
any weapon they choose.
Bonus Nonweapon Proficiencies: Appraising, one craft proficiency (player choice),
Endurance, Survival (any).
Recommended Nonweapon Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Blind-fighting,
Direction Sense, Dwarf Runes, Intimidation, Modern Language, Riding (pony).
Equipment: Outcast dwarves may have any kind of equipment.
Distinctive Appearance: Many who live among other races follow their adopted race
in matters of dress. They often wear bright colors. Near strongholds they are usually
poorly dressed, wearing only rags and castoffs.
Special Benefits: By paying an additional 10% experience cost to increase in level,
an Outcast may Move Silently as a ranger of the same level. For example, a warrior needs
2,000 experience points to reach the 2nd-level. If he takes the Move Silently option, he
pays an additional 10%, or 2,200 experience points to become a 2nd-level warrior. This
ability must be taken when the character is first created, or it is forever lost. The XP
penalty must be paid at every level.
Special Hindrances: The Outcast suffers a -3 reaction penalty from all other dwarves
with the exception of other Outcasts and Wayfinders.
Wealth Options: Outcasts start with only 3d6x10 gp.
