5e D&D Character Idea - Dwarf

Idea for your next character, an NPC, members of an adventuring party or a backup character
They are associated with hammers and axes, gold and beer, known for their holds in hills, mountains and the Underdark

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ancestry:

Eridred is a dwarf Cleric

Background - Acolyte
Family - Your mother was slain by a monster Your father is a renowned illusionist who ignores you.

Trait - I welcome any staring contest or other test of wills
Ideal - Faith. I trust the dwarf gods will guide me. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well
Bond - I seek alliances for my clan in the wider world
Flaw - I refuse to believe that anything is superior to dwarf workmanship

Trinket - An old ring made from glass and ivory that was given to you at birth
Possible Pet - Fiend is a dog. They have a muzzle or other item covering their mouth or head and love to play games


Nalgout is a male dwarf Monk

Background - Criminal
Family - You were raised by your aunt. . You had to contend with poverty
Clan Traditional Foe - a devil

Trait - If I've decided to do something important I'll see it through to the end
Ideal - Responsibility. It is the duty of all people to make the world around them a good place
Bond - My collection of maps grows with each adventure
Flaw - I live with a secret that would bring shame to my clan if revealed

Trinket - A lantern made from bronze with a date etched in Dwarven
Possible Pet - Drider is a cat. They like to hide shiny things and turn invisible when frightened


Vondal Gembinder is a male dwarf Ranger

Background - Noble
Family - You were adopted by aunts and uncles. you have one older sibling and four younger sisters ou had to contend with an omen
Clan Traditional Foe - duergar

Trait - I live day to day, one tankard of ale at a time
Ideal - Honor. My word is as unbending as iron
Bond - I seek to become a master of my craft
Flaw - I refuse to believe that anything is superior to dwarf workmanship

Trinket - A stone smoking pipe that never needs lighting.
Possible Pet - Echo is a large duck. They like to hide shiny things


Morgran Dragonfoe is a male dwarf Druid

Background - Soldier
Family - a power of dragons and a fiend use your family as pawns in their eternal contest. a family member are penniless. You see them in your dreams

Trait - I take pains to keep myself well-groomed and tidy
Ideal - Glory. I must perform great deeds for my name to resonate through the centuries
Bond - I am outcast from my clan, my friends are my family now.
Flaw - I have trouble sharing, even with friends and family

Trinket - A charred lantern made from ceramic with the word "Earth" etched in Ignan
Possible Pet - Splinter is a poisonous snake. They can speak but only know four phrases. you rescued them from a laboratory or other place


Varazina Orcbleeder is a female dwarf Cleric

Background - Urchin
Family - Both your parents died in a mining accident and you grew up close to your two brothers and one sister. The oldest, Kazak went adventuring a year ago and has not been heard of...
Clan Traditional Foe - frost giants

Trait - My friends know they can rely on me, whatever they need
Ideal - Might. The dwarves have survived by being strong
Bond - I am outcast from my clan, my friends are my family now.
Flaw - I believe that trees are one of the enemies of dwarvenkind

Trinket - An ancient gold coin that always feels warm to the touch
Possible Pet - Happy is a young owlbear. They are always bringing you dead things as gifts and you won them in a bet or game