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Hey it’s time for a
Dwarf Dude
and he comes with lore! (Mostly a little backstory and some characterization)
Anywho this dwarven dude was an idea I came up with while watching The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (extended version) (and you can definitely tell) (also I really like alliteration and it’s apparent)
So this guy doesn’t have a name And y’all already know I don’t do that (don’t want to spend an hour looking for the perfect name because I totally WILL)
Alright enough with the recipe-level backstory for the backstory. Let’s get to the lore.
Dwarf dude was a miner and a soldier. Defending the kingdom in wartimes and mining out gems and gold for the dwarf monarchy and aristocracy in peacetimes . Til that day that changed his life forever.
A dragon came. It trashed the treasury, eviscerated elderly, and decimated the dwarven defenses.
Almost all but the aristocracy and most of the monarchy met their end by the beast. Falling into its fiery maw or shredded by its sword-blade claws.
Dwarf Dude fought against the dragon and helped evacuate some of his countryfolk. In the end he survived, but had been forever changed.
Now he has a hatred in his heart, a deep -seeded detestation. Not for the dragon, however. Who was he to despise a creature for its very nature? There are constants in life and the greed of dragons is one of them.
The greed of dwarves, however, now that is another matter.
Had the ruling class of dwarves not hoarded their gold. Had they given a thought to the consequences of their greed. Had they given in to the most well-known stereotype of their kind.
Then he would not have had to witness his friends and kin.
Now he is in the search for a new home for his people.
How this all translates to gameplay:
He hates anyone who he perceives as greedy, including but not limited to: rogues who try to steal from the party, leaders that withhold resources from the people, and anyone from the aforementioned dwarven ruling class.
Seriously if he comes across any of these people he will try to beat them to death with his big ol hammer.
His background would be of a soldier so he’s got all the bonuses from that. In addition he’s a mine worker so I’d put a lot of points into constitution and strength.
I imagine him as either barbarian or fighter class.
He will do anything for his people and to get back them. This includes straight-up leaving the adventure under the right circumstances (ain’t that fun?).
He would rather not fight a dragon if he comes across one, believing that they are nothing but mindless animals (which is, of course, a huge mistake on his part. And I’m sure any dragon-related species is going to be super offended)
And uhhhhh that’s all I got
Sorry I haven’t been posting lately and that this took so long. The art block is real and backstory is a lot easier when it stays in my head, lol