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title: Dwarf
description: Short and hairy demihumans with an affinity for mining and crafting.
date_pub: 2023-04-01T21:06:00-04:00
section: races
content_type: feature
short_code: rdw
---

A stout, bearded demihuman, about 4' tall, who typically lives underground and loves gold, crafting, fine food, and strong drink.

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| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Requirements**      | Minimum CON 9                                   |
| **Ability modifiers** | -1 CHA, +1 CON                                  |
| **Languages**         | Alignment, Common, Dwarvish, Gnomish, Goblinoid |
| **Size**              | Medium                                          |

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-   **Smell Gold**: With a successful WIS check, knows the direction to the nearest stash of gold within 100'.

### Magical Resilience

Gains a bonus to all saves vs poison, spells, and wielded items equal to CON bonus + 2.

-   Immune to the paralysis inflicted by ghouls.

### Subterranean Perception

-   60' [infravision](/rules/adventuring.html#infravision)
-   +3 when searching for construction tricks (secret doors, panels, etc.) or non-magical room traps while underground.
-   +3 when listening for noises.

### Small Stature

Can only use small or medium sized-weapons.

-   Cannot use longbows or 2-handed swords.
