Standard
+2 CON, +2 WIS, -2 CHA
Base Ability Adjustment
Source
Core Rulebook pg. 506
Dragonscript Effect
bonus 2 to character.constitution as racial; bonus 2 to character.wisdom as racial; bonus -2 to character.charisma as racial;Dwarf
Dwarves are a stocky race, roughly a foot shorter than humans, with broad, heavy frames. Dwarves trace their heritage to the missing planet of Golarion, yet for them, this is not merely a matter of history, but identity—they were forged in the furnace of Golarion’s subterranean passages, and many dwarves born long after the planet’s disappearance still feel the sting of its loss, kept alive in dwarven song and legend. Dwarven history also claims that they once had a different racial god, Torag, who left his worshipers in the hands of his brother Angradd during the Gap so he could stand guard over Golarion, wherever it is now.
Dwarves are most commonly found on Absalom Station, where their guilds and clans wield significant power, or on city-sized Star Citadel ships. Significant dwarven communities on other worlds are rare, though small groups can be found throughout the Pact Worlds’ extrasolar colonies. Many dwarves are attracted to asteroid mining, with Star Citadels common in the Diaspora.
Larger dwarven communities often focus on tradition and fight to keep ancient crafts, laws, and enmities alive. This traditionalism sometimes causes other races to see dwarves as old fashioned, or even backward. Dwarves are certainly cautious in adopting new technologies and slow to change their way of life, but once a new technology has proven safe and effective, it’s quickly adapted to dwarven needs. Dwarves are often mechanics, mystics, and soldiers. They tend to get along best with gnomes, halflings, humans, and other races with ties to Golarion, though they have a sometimes impolite appreciation for androids’ elegant construction and find much in common with kasathas and korasha lashuntas.
Among the strongest dwarven traditions is the Quest for Sky, a belief that Torag commanded his people to leave their underground homes on Golarion and fight a generations-long war to reach the surface. While many dwarves feel the Quest for Sky was fulfilled, some explore far from the Pact Worlds in the belief that the original journey was only the first stage of the quest and that Torag now wants them to find some specific alien sky for which they’re destined.
Zero-G
+2 DEX, +2 INT, -2 STR
Some dwarves initiated a new Quest for Sky and gathered on a generation starship, seeking the ultimate sky in an alien place or remote galactic region. These dwarves adapted to zero-g but lack the hardiness of kin they left behind.
Source
Character Operations Manual pg. 30
Dragonscript Effect
bonus 2 to character.dexterity as racial; bonus 2 to character.intelligence as racial; bonus -2 to character.strength as racial;Darkvision
Dwarves can see up to 60 feet in the dark.
Source
Core Rulebook pg. 507
Slow But Steady
Dwarves have a land speed of 20 feet, which is never modified when they are encumbered or wearing heavy armor. They also gain a +2 racial bonus to saving throws against poisons, spells, and spell-like abilities, and when standing on the ground they gain a +4 racial bonus to their KAC against bull rush and trip combat maneuvers.
Source
Core Rulebook pg. 507
Dragonscript Effect
if {character.equipped.armorType == heavy} then bonus (-1 * character.armor.speedAdjustment) to character.armor.speedAdjustmentReduction as misc; if {character.encumbered == true} then bonus 10 to character.speed.land as enhancement; append ['+2 racial bonus to saving throws against poisons, spells, and spell-like abilities.', '+4 racial bonus to KAC against bull rush and trip combat maneuvers.'] to character.situationSpecificBonuses;Stonecunning
Dwarves gain a +2 bonus to Perception checks to notice unusual stonework, such as traps and hidden doors located in stone walls or floors. They receive a check to notice such features whenever they pass within 10 feet of them, whether or not they are actively looking.
Source
Core Rulebook pg. 506
Traditional Enemies
Dwarves still train to fight their ancient enemies. A dwarf gains a +1 racial bonus to attack rolls against a creature with the goblinoid or orc subtype and a +4 racial bonus to AC against an attack from a creature with the giant subtype.
Source
Core Rulebook pg. 506
Dragonscript Effect
append ['+1 racial bonus to attack rolls against a creature with the goblinoid or orc subtype.', '+4 racial bonus to AC against an attack from a creature with the giant subtype.'] to character.situationSpecificBonuses;Weapon Familiarity
Dwarves are proficient with basic and advanced melee weapons and gain specialization with those weapons at 3rd level.
Source
Core Rulebook pg. 506
Dragonscript Effect
append basicMelee to character.proficiency.weapon; append advancedMelee to character.proficiency.weapon; if {character.level >= 3} then append '956722a05d5e40f953d144ce.8323f10e97fdc4baca71088a' to character.feats; if {character.level >= 3} then append '956722a05d5e40f953d144ce.cd62bb32f2fefbf6308040db' to character.feats; Adamant Mage
Dwarves with this trait gain a +2 racial bonus to AC against attacks of opportunity provoked by casting a spell and against readied actions triggered by spellcasting. This replaces weapon familiarity.
Source
Character Operations Manual pg. 30
Dragonscript Effect
append '+2 racial bonus to AC against attacks of opportunity provoked by casting a spell and against readied actions triggered by spellcasting.' to character.situationSpecificBonuses;Mining Expert
Dwarves can be skilled at delving for riches, gaining a +2 racial bonus to Physical Science and Profession (miner) checks. This replaces stonecunning.
Source
Character Operations Manual pg. 30
Options
Profession
Dragonscript Effect
bonus 2 to [character.physicalScience] as racial;Opposite Reaction
Rather than train with ancient weapons and focus on traditional enemies, some dwarves turn to combat techniques suited to dwarf physiology. These dwarves gain a +4 racial bonus to KAC against reposition combat maneuvers. Also, when an opponent fails a bull rush, reposition, or trip combat maneuver against such a dwarf by 5 or more, the dwarf can attempt a trip combat maneuver against that opponent as a reaction. This replaces traditional enemies and weapon familiarity.
Source
Character Operations Manual pg. 30
Dragonscript Effect
append '+4 racial bonus to KAC against reposition combat maneuvers.' to character.situationSpecificBonuses;Ship Dwarf
In the few centuries since the end of the Gap, some dwarves have adapted to life in homes where interaction with other cultures is a constant, and where light can be summoned with the flick of a switch. Ship dwarves gain a +2 racial bonus to Sense Motive and Culture checks. This replaces darkvision.
Source
Character Operations Manual pg. 30
Dragonscript Effect
bonus 2 to [character.senseMotive, character.culture] as racial;Tradition Mender
There is a movement among dwarves to heal past prejudices, and make friends with beings once deemed foes. These dwarves gain a +2 racial bonus to Diplomacy and Sense Motive checks. This replaces traditional enemies.
Source
Character Operations Manual pg. 30
Dragonscript Effect
bonus 2 to [character.diplomacy, character.senseMotive] as racial;Zero-G Dwarf
Unlike most of their kin, dwarves living in space feel more at ease when weightless than when grounded. These dwarves have a land speed of 25 feet. They gain a +4 racial bonus on Acrobatics and Athletics checks to avoid becoming off-kilter and can always take 10 on such checks. They also have a climb speed of 25 feet, but only for moving along a wall with handholds at full speed in zero-g. This replaces slow and steady.
Source
Character Operations Manual pg. 30
Dragonscript Effect
bonus 5 to character.speed.land as racial; append '+4 racial bonus on Acrobatics and Athletics checks to avoid becoming off-kilter and can always take 10 on such checks.' to character.situationSpecificBonuses; append 'Climb speed of 25 feet, but only for moving along a wall with handholds at full speed in zero-g.' to character.situationSpecificBonuses;
