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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Gilthur Burrowcleave is a dwarf Fighter

Background - Acolyte
Family - Your parents were not around while you grew up and you raised the family. Last time your father returned he could not say where your mother was

Trait - My friends know they can rely on me, whatever they need
Ideal - Tradition. The ancient traditions of clan and faith must be preserved and upheld
Bond - I owe a great debt, and will do anything to repay it
Flaw - I always want more than what I have

Trinket - A lantern made from bronze with a date etched in Dwarven
Possible Pet - Troll is a perfect badger. They are very needy


Vistra is a dwarf Sorcerer

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 - a human nation

Trait - I idolize an ancestor of my clan, and constantly refer to them in conversation
Ideal - Responsibility. It is the duty of all people to make the world around them a good place
Bond - I owe a great debt, and will do anything to repay it
Flaw - I refuse to believe that anything is superior to dwarf workmanship

Trinket - A decorated plate made from bronze and ivory
Possible Pet - Snake is a giant fire beetle. They know and can cast one cantrip.


Kristryd is a female dwarf Wizard

Background - Noble
Family - Your father raised you, moving from place to place. Then last month they disappeared, leaving large debts
Clan Traditional Foe - aberrations

Trait - I try to be calm but grow angry at the slightest insult
Ideal - Adaptability. The world is in motion and we must move with it or be left behind
Bond - I want a stable home before I make my own family
Flaw - I have a habit of holding grudges

Trinket - An ornate finger made from an unknown material with a inspirational quote etched in Dwarvish
Possible Pet - Dragon is a scaled sheep. They have a muzzle or other item covering their mouth or head and they followed you until you adopted them


Tordek Brightblade is a dwarf Fighter

Background - Folk Hero
Family - Your grandmother, Riswynn, was a high priest of a dwarf god. You and your twin paid frequent visit to her memorial and sometimes see her in visions and dreams
Clan Traditional Foe - kobolds

Trait - I have a love of the tales and stories behind old things
Ideal - Faith. If I do the right thing then my faith will be rewarded in kind
Bond - I will do anything to recover an ancient heirloom that was lost with a grandparent
Flaw - I have a habit of holding grudges

Trinket - An ancient gold coin that always feels warm to the touch
Possible Pet - Mordenkainen is a mule. They are very overweight and you fell in love with them in a shop


Rangrim is a dwarf Paladin

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

Trait - I idolize an ancestor of my clan, and constantly refer to them in conversation
Ideal - People. The people around me are all that matter, not ideals
Bond - Where I grew up is my home, and I'll fight to defend it
Flaw - My pride often leads me to bad decisions

Trinket - A charred lantern made from ceramic with the word "Earth" etched in Ignan
Possible Pet - Volo is a crocodile. They won't forgive you for several days if you annoy them