# Dwarf > [!infobox] > ## > ![[Species - Dwarf.webp]] > #### **Species Information** > | Table Header | Table Header | > | ---- | --- | > | Size | [[Medium]] | > | Type | [[Humanoids\|Humanoid]] | > | Darkvision | 120 ft. | > | Height | 4 – 5 ft. | > | Lifespan | ≈ 500 years | > | Adulthood | ≈ 40 – 50 years | > | Origin | [[Fæya I]] | > | Speeds | 30 ft. walking | > #### **Roleplay Information** > | Table Header | Table Header | > | ---- | --- | > | Playable? | Yes | Dwarves are considered one of four ageless species. They are largely considered a sapient, resilient species that typically live in solitude with their own kind, or alongside other [[Humanoids|ageless humanoids]]. They are naturally adept at bending the weave of magic. --- ### Origin & History Incredibly wise and sapient, Dwarves are the descendants of an ancient race of astral miners who fled their dying world in search of a new home. After ages spent harvesting life-preserving stone, gems, ore, and metal from countless worlds, they developed a deep connection to the earthen elemental aspects of the universe. Their long exposure to the Astral Sea granted them extraordinary vitality, allowing some dwarves to live well over five centuries. When they reached Yanis-Materia, dwarves carved vast kingdoms into mountains and delved deep beneath the planet's surface. Excellent vocalists, their oldest songs tell of battles against fiends, dragons, and creatures of the Umbral World—ancient enemies that tested their courage and craft. Even today, dwarves honor those tales through hard work, unshakable resolve, and a pride in deeds that stand the test of time. --- ### Appearance & Biology Stocky and strong, dwarves are built for endurance. They are typically more dense and muscular than other ageless species. Their skin ranges from rough like granite to smooth like polished gold, and is often colored in earthy or metallic hues. Many grow thick beards and possess eyes that shimmer like cut gems. Their octagonal pupils catch glints of light in fascinating ways—and may be the key to their successful mining and their aptitude for finding rare gems and metals. Their short, pointed ears mark them as kin to other ageless folk, though dwarves' ears are much shorter than those of elves. Dwarves are incapable or reproducing with other species but are capable of cross-breeding with various dwarven races. --- ### Species Traits #### Core Traits > [!custom-trait-locked]- 2️⃣ Superior Darkvision. > - Darkvision up to 120 feet. > [!custom-trait-locked]- 1️⃣ Damp Defense. > - Resistance to [[Combat#Damage|poison]] damage. > - Advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the [[Conditions#Poisoned|poisoned]] condition. #### Optional Traits > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Sturdy. > - Increased hit point maximum by 1 for each level increase. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ One With Earth. > - As an action, you may identify gemstones or metals you touch or may intuitively sense where gemstones, or metals exist within 30 feet of you. > - Proficiency with mason's tools, potter's tools, or jeweler's tools. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Powerful Build. > - Proficiency in athletics. > - Considered one size larger when determining carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. #### Umbral Dwarf Traits > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Stone Sense. > - Once per long rest, as a bonus action, you may magically gain tremorsense out to a range of 30 feet. > [!custom-trait-locked]- 2️⃣ Resilient Body and Mind. > - Advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed or stunned condition on yourself. %% ## Alternate Name Exploration - Dweoran - Dvergr (Old Norse) - Dweorg (Old English) - Dælor - Oredun - Durael - Dvorgxn %%