Species Name: Dwarf, Dwarf, Glacier Dwarf, Ice Dwarf, Frost Dwarf, Gunbadthane

This rarest subrace of Dwarves originated on Cthon, a frigid world of ice, mountain, and glacier from the Shattered Reality Dimension. The Dwarves would probably still exist in blissful isolation, had not Takhisis come across their world in her travels and decided they would make good slaves. Consequently, many were captured and taken to different worlds. During the failed invasion of earth the warriors sent there rebelled and escaped, later aiding the Earthlings against their former masters.  They have taken to Earth's arctic areas while they try to determine what to do with their lives. Imbued with unchanging attitudes and steadfastness Dwarves do not waver even in the face of great adversity. Well suited to their lives underground they can see in the dark and detect underground dangers and pitfalls. Dwarf craftsmen have created the finest cities and buildings in the world. They have no fear of poisons and noxious substances and shake off its effects as easily as they slay the goblins who lurk in the dark. They have a hearty appetite for ale and feasting. Dwarves are also great warriors, well disciplined and organized into armies that strike fear into evil monsters everywhere. To most Dwarves the world is made up of the dark places underground. The lands above are strange and remote. Almost certainly they would have been formed or shaped by the gods of other lands. Most Dwarves believe that the world is made up of a number of parts created for different peoples. Dwarves were given the deep earth as their own, Elves the forests, Halflings the fields; each in their own place.

Type: Humanoid

Physical Traits: Dwarves are squat, hardy, and eccentric. With blocky bodies, pinched faces, and stubby legs, Dwarves resemble normal dwarves who have been squashed. They seldom exceed 3 feet in height, and are nearly as broad as they are tall. Their eyes are bright blue, their cheeks as ruddy as apples. Normally, their skin is white, almost bluish, but because of their fondness for basking under the bright sun, many are sunburned red from head to toe, a condition that causes no discomfort or other ill effects. Their fingers and toes are thick and blunt, their feet flat and wide, enabling them to walk on the snow without sinking. Curly white hair covers their heads and tumbles down their backs nearly to their waists. Males sport short beards and twisting moustaches.

Height: 3 ft

Weight: 130 lbs

Abilities: Nightvision up to 90 metres

Mobility: Legs

Sensory Organs: Visual

Communication: Vocal

Reproduction: Sexual

INT: 3D6, WIS: 3D6, STR: 4D6 +2, DEX: 3D6, CON: 4D6, CHA: 3D6, MR: 2D6, HPs: CON +D12

Orbit/Climate: See Earth

Feeding Habits: Omnivore

Lifespan: 450 years

Technology: 2

Culture: Standard. Diversified mix of kind and evil people. Though peaceful at heart, Dwarves relish recreational combat; a group of arctic dwarves can pleasantly pass an afternoon by pounding each another into unconsciousness. They are also excellent hunters and fishers. However, they arent likely to risk their lives to defend a principle or acquire treasure, considering such actions to be the height of stupidity.

Dwarves are extremely strong; a pair of Dwarves can carry a full-grown polar bear, and a single Dwarf can effortlessly lift an adult human off his feet. Their preferred weapon is a bulky bow called an eyklak that fires thick arrows with sharp barbs, capable of inflicting 1-8 points of damage. Dwarf gain a +2 bonus to hit when using an eyklak, but because of the weapons awkward shape, non-Dwarf suffer a -2 penalty using it. On occasion, they employ battle axes and spears. Arctic dwarves suffer no ill effects of cold temperatures. They are also immune to cold-based spells and other magically-generated forms of cold (such as a white dragon’s breath).

Dwarves have little in common with other Stout Folk, lacking any common political, religious, craft, or magical traditions. They have taken to building their underground homes in the hearts of glaciers that carry deposits of blue ice. These glacial mines are similar in many ways to the mountain mines, except that everything is crafted from masterfully carved ice. The dwarves who dwell in these fantastic structures are often known as glacier dwarves.

A typical clan consists of about 100 members. Of the able-bodied adults, about 80% are 1st-level fighters, 10% are 2nd- to 4th-level fighters, 5% are 5th-level or higher fighters, and the rest are rangers and thieves of various levels. The eldest male serves as clan leader, though opinions of all adults are freely solicited. Dwarf life focuses on hunting, gathering, and raising children. Singing, storytelling, and contact sports (such as boxing and wrestling) occupy their leisure time. Dwarf are fascinated by weapons of all types. When coming across an unusual weapon – which for the Dwarf can be anything from a scimitar to a trident to a blowgun – they may spend hours turning it over in their hands, admiring its craftsmanship and discussing its merits. A few Dwarf maintain sizeable collections of odd weapons. Curious and outgoing, the Dwarf are quite sociable and maintain friendly, if distant, relationships with other races. They despise frost giants, with whom they have long-standing territorial conflicts. Favourite foods include fish, caribou, and polar bear.

Government: Tribal

All Dwarves gain all the following free;

Cold Resistance - The character gains a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against cold damage and cold effects. He can also exist comfortably in conditions down to –28°C without having to make a CON save.