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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Kilvar is a dwarf Fighter

Background - Soldier
Family - One of your aunts died in a great battle against giants. You love tales of them

Trait - I like to use words and phrases from other cultures
Ideal - Planning. Preparation and planning is the key to success
Bond - I seek vengeance for a wrong done long ago
Flaw - I seek immortality at any cost

Trinket - A petrified dwarf scalp
Possible Pet - Lucky is an illuminated hawk. They are always getting lost but turn up in the strangest of places.


Kufelda Goldfinder is a female dwarf Barbarian

Background - Criminal
Family - You have six sisters and your family has a large tradition of agriculture. Your last remaining parent is in decline and the family is in competition to inherit valuable land
Clan Traditional Foe - orcs

Trait - I take pains to keep myself well-groomed and tidy
Ideal - Responsibility. It is our duty to uphold laws and respect authority
Bond - I seek alliances for my clan in the wider world
Flaw - I love ale and spirits more than anything else in my life

Trinket - An ornate hammer made from blue coral and ivory with that is a family heirloom
Possible Pet - Blink is a scarred myconid sprout. They love to be held and get excited around strangers


Bunadin Thunderwarden is a male dwarf Fighter

Background - Sage
Family - You were raised by humans, gnomes or halflings. You have 7 adopted siblings, half love you and half hate you. One of your adoptive parents went to a dwarfhold recently and has not returned

Trait - I like to be surrounded by luxuries
Ideal - Faith. I trust the dwarf gods will guide me. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well
Bond - I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival
Flaw - My hatred of dwarven enemies is blind and unwavering

Trinket - An ornate bracelet made from gold with the word "Moon" marked in Dwarvish
Possible Pet - Obsidian is a sleepy crab. They have one spectacular trick and love to be held


Varazina Eversharp is a female dwarf Fighter

Background - Guild Artisan
Family - You have ten siblings and half-siblings. Your father, Dumik, has no craft and is shunned by traditional society. He is always borrowing money and things from his children
Clan Traditional Foe - duergar

Trait - I prefer action to planning and talking
Ideal - Faith. If I do the right thing then my faith will be rewarded in kind
Bond - I would die for my beliefs
Flaw - I love ale and spirits more than anything else in my life

Trinket - An old mirror made from brass and quartz with a name written in Undercommon
Possible Pet - Molly is a scorpion. They are very lazy and are always getting lost but turn up in the strangest of places


Fimgara is a female dwarf Bard

Background - Folk Hero
Family - Your grandmother raised you, moving from town to town. Then a couple of months ago they went missing, leaving a family heirloom

Trait - My favorite thing is a relaxed drink with friends
Ideal - Family. Ties of blood come before all others
Bond - My soul is bound to another. We will part and find each other again many times
Flaw - I have trouble sharing, even with friends and family

Trinket - A decorated plate made from bronze and ivory
Possible Pet - Hen is a docile cricket. They are missing a limb or body part