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:

Bunadin is a male dwarf Monk

Background - Charlatan
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 - duergar

Trait - I have an appreciation of fine craftsmanship no matter who made it
Ideal - Faith. If I do the right thing then my faith will be rewarded in kind
Bond - Nothing is more important than the other members of my family
Flaw - My hatred of those who wronged me is blind and unwavering

Trinket - An ornate shard of crystal famous in your clan
Possible Pet - Ruby is a tiny wild horse. They are very needy and have been reanimated


Tordek Longbraid is a male dwarf Barbarian

Background - Soldier
Family - Your older brother raised you, moving from place to place. Then last year they went missing, leaving a family heirloom

Trait - I like to be surrounded by luxuries
Ideal - Planning. Preparation and planning is the key to success
Bond - I seek to restore my family's former glories
Flaw - My hatred of dwarven enemies is blind and unwavering

Trinket - An ornate finger made from an unknown material with a inspirational quote etched in Dwarvish
Possible Pet - Prince is a camel. They hate your close friends


Delg Thrahak is a male dwarf Fighter

Background - Acolyte
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

Trait - I know many dwarven drinking songs, the louder the better
Ideal - Honor. My word is as unbending as iron
Bond - I seek alliances for my clan in the wider world
Flaw - I sometimes forget that battle is not the only option

Trinket - An ornate finger made from an unknown material with a inspirational quote etched in Dwarvish
Possible Pet - Pseudo is a strange dolphin. They are decades old and have existing far longer than should be possible.


Fallthra Strongshield is a dwarf Barbarian

Background - Noble
Family - Your father is a skilled necromancer and your mother is a skilled ropemaker. You are the eldest child and expected to keep up the family tradition

Trait - I like to be surrounded by luxuries
Ideal - Glory. I must perform great deeds for my name to resonate through the centuries
Bond - I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person's
Flaw - I'll do anything for a chance of glory

Trinket - An old mirror made from brass and quartz with a name written in Undercommon
Possible Pet - Pepper is a weasel. They sometimes glow with a dim light and are resistant to fire damage.


Murnir is a dwarf Barbarian

Background - Acolyte
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

Trait - I live day to day, one tankard of ale at a time
Ideal - Glory. I must perform great deeds for my name to resonate through the centuries
Bond - I will create a masterpiece that will last for centuries
Flaw - I live with a secret that would bring shame to my clan if revealed

Trinket - A charred lantern made from ceramic with the word "Earth" etched in Ignan
Possible Pet - Troll is a silver rat. They have exotic colored eyes