Quintessential II 06: Dwarf (d20)
Strong¸ hardy and sometimes gruff¸ the dwarf is the mainstay of any adventuring group. As quick to appreciate architectural beauty as he is to charge screaming into battle¸ the dwarf is not as easy to judge as he may first seem. The Quintessential Dwarf II: Advanced Tactics aims to explain some of these contradictions as well as expand on the mythology behind these bearded warriors. With the help of this sourcebook¸ any character choosing to play a dwarf will find many alternatives and options for expanding his range of abilities. With Career Paths¸ dwarves can customise their advancement and gain special benefits from their chosen branch of training. The Legendary Dwarf offers a subset and expansion of their combat prowess that may take them to epic levels and beyond. Multiclassing offers a dwarf a complement to his abilities¸ while Superior Tools can enhance his performance. The Magical Dwarf explains the dwarven concepts of dolmen construction and ancestor worship¸ while Special Techniques offers a range of new fighting styles. Dwarven Engineering details the race's methods of craftsmanship and construction while The Clan explains the interaction between caste and family. Finally¸ Survival Tactics details the advantages and disadvantages to portraying a dwarf in your game.