Shield Dwarf

Shield Dwarves are known for their skill in warfare, their ability to withstand physical and magical punishment, their knowledge of the earth's secrets, their hard work, and their capacity for drinking ale. Their mysterious kingdoms, carved out from the insides of mountains, are renowned for the marvelous treasures they produce as gifts or for trade. Shield Dwarves receive no additional bonuses beyond their racial bonuses.

• Favored Class: Fighter
• +2 Constitution, -2 Charisma
• Stonecunning: +2 racial bonus on Search checks made in subterranean areas.
• Darkvision: Dwarves are able to see in the dark.
• Hardiness vs. Poisons: +2 racial bonus on saving throws against poisons.
• Hardiness vs. Spells: +2 racial bonus on saving throws against spells.
• Offensive Training vs. Orcs: +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against orcs.
• Offensive Training vs. Goblinoids: +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against goblinoids (goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears).
• Defensive Training vs. Giants: +4 dodge bonus to AC against giants.
• Skill Affinity (Lore): +2 racial bonus to lore checks.

Character Creation Notes:

• Unavailable in the Ancient Ones due to racial restrictions.
• Cannot be used to make Arcane Archers in the available factions due to racial restrictions.