2025 Character Creation Challenge Day 24
You can read more about the challenge here and here.
Let's roll some dwarf Heroines! As a reminder here I wrote about dwarf magic items and dwarf abilities in the original Dungeons & Dragons. Like with Heroes, I decided to substitute warhorses with mules.
1. Duree Fathand
Class: Fighting-Man Race: Dwarf Level: Hero Alignment: Lawful Languages: Dwarf, Lawful, Gnome, Kobold, Goblin
Appearance: 4'8'' / 1.42 m, 160 lbs / 73 kg; golden hair; yellow eyes; medium brown skin tone Traits: jovial, thoughtful
Experience points: 10 000 Hit points: 22 Armor class: 2 Movement: 6”
Saving Throws
Death Ray or Poison: 8 All Wands — Including Polymorph or Paralyzation: 9 Stone: 10 Dragon Breath: 10 Staves & Spells: 12
Attributes
STR: 16 (high score; add 10% to earned experience) INT: 9 (average score; speak no additional languages) WIS: 9 (average score) CON: 7 (low score; 40% chance of survival) DEX: 15 (high score; fire any missile at +1) CHA: 10 (average score; up to 4 unusual hirelings with loyalty base of 0)
Equipment
Armour: 1 × Plate Mail; 1 × Helmet; 1 × Shield Weapons: 1 × War Hammer +3, 6” Throwing Range with Return; 1 × Dagger (1H); 1 × Sword (1H); 1 × Light Crossbow (2H, ranges: 1–6’’ +2 AC, 7–12’’ +1 AC, 13–18’’ 0 AC); 1 × 30 Quarrels Gear: 1 × Leather Back Pack (300 coin capacity); 2 × Large Sack (300 coin capacity); 2 × Small Sack (50 coin capacity); 1 × Water/Wine Skin (30 coin capacity); 1 × Case with 30 Quarrels; 1 × 50’ of Rope; 1 × 12 Iron Spikes; 1 × Wine, quart; 2 × Iron Rations (1 week); 2 × Potion of Healing; 1 × Potion of Giant Strength Coins: 37 gp Encumbrance: 1327 cn
Hirelings & Mounts
1 × Mule (HD 2+1, AC 7, MV 12’’, max load 3500 cn); 1 × Saddle; 1 × Saddle Bags; 1 × Barding (Horse Armor).
2. Kettra Silvertarge
Class: Fighting-Man Race: Dwarf Level: Hero Alignment: Lawful Languages: Dwarf, Lawful, Gnome, Kobold, Goblin
Appearance: 4'11'' / 1.5 m, 150 lbs / 68 kg; mixed orange and red hair; light green eyes; pale silver skin tone; snake-shaped birthmark Traits: cheerless, reclusive
Experience points: 10 000 Hit points: 23 Armor class: 2 Movement: 6”
Saving Throws
Death Ray or Poison: 8 All Wands — Including Polymorph or Paralyzation: 9 Stone: 10 Dragon Breath: 10 Staves & Spells: 12
Attributes
STR: 17 (high score; add 10% to earned experience) INT: 16 (high score; speak up to 6 additional languages) WIS: 13 (high score) CON: 15 (high score; add 1 to each hit die; will withstand adversity) DEX: 13 (high score; fire any missile at +1) CHA: 4 (low score; up to 1 unusual hirelings with loyalty base of -2)
Equipment
Armour: 1 × Plate Mail; 1 × Helmet; 1 × Shield +1 Weapons: 1 × Sword +1 (AL Lawful; INT 1; EGO none; COM none; POW none); 1 × Dagger (1H); 1 × Spear (1H, 2H, thrown range 3”); 1 × Short Bow (2H, ranges: 1–5’’ +2 AC, 6–10’’ +1 AC, 11–15’’ 0 AC); 1 × 20 Arrows; 1 × 20 Arrows, Enchanted Gear: 1 × Leather Back Pack (300 coin capacity); 4 × Large Sack (300 coin capacity); 2 × Water/Wine Skin (30 coin capacity); 2 × Quiver of 20 Arrows; 2 × 50’ of Rope; 3 × Flask of Oil; 1 × 12 Iron Spikes; 1 × Steel Mirror; 3 × Holy Water/Vial; 2 × Wine, quart; 2 × Iron Rations (1 week); 1 × Potion of Healing; 1 × Mule (HD 2+1, AC 7, MV 12’’, max load 3500 cn); 1 × Saddle; 1 × Saddle Bags; 1 × Barding (Horse Armor) Coins: 85 gp Encumbrance: 1415 cn
Hirelings & Mounts
1 × Mule (HD 2+1, AC 7, MV 12’’, max load 3500 cn); 1 × Saddle; 1 × Saddle Bags; 1 × Barding (Horse Armor).
3. Lenka Karstinsniz
Class: Fighting-Man Race: Dwarf Level: Hero Alignment: Lawful Languages: Dwarf, Lawful, Gnome, Kobold, Goblin
Appearance: 4'7'' / 1.4 m, 155 lbs / 70 kg; auburn hair; light green eyes; dark brown skin tone Traits: sexy, bad
Experience points: 10 000 Hit points: 10 Armor class: 2 Movement: 6”
Saving Throws
Death Ray or Poison: 8 All Wands — Including Polymorph or Paralyzation: 9 Stone: 10 Dragon Breath: 10 Staves & Spells: 12
Attributes
STR: 14 (high score; add 5% to earned experience) INT: 13 (high score; speak up to 3 additional languages) WIS: 12 (average score) CON: 10 (average score; 70% chance of survival) DEX: 10 (average score) CHA: 15 (high score; up to 5 unusual hirelings with loyalty base of +1)
Equipment
Armour: 1 × Plate Mail; 1 × Helmet; 1 × Shield Weapons: 1 × Sword +1, +2 vs. Magic-Users and Enchanted Monsters (AL Lawful; INT 6; EGO none; COM none; POW none); 1 × Dagger (1H); 1 × Spear (1H, 2H, thrown range 3”); 1 × Heavy Crossbow (2H, ranges: 1–8’’ +2 AC, 9–16’’ +1 AC, 17–24’’ 0 AC); 1 × 30 Quarrels Gear: 1 × Leather Back Pack (300 coin capacity); 2 × Large Sack (300 coin capacity); 2 × Small Sack (50 coin capacity); 1 × Water/Wine Skin (30 coin capacity); 1 × Case with 30 Quarrels; 2 × 50’ of Rope; 2 × Flask of Oil; 1 × Silver Mirror, Small; 1 × Silver Cross; 2 × Wolvesbane, bunch; 2 × Belladonna, bunch; 1 × Wine, quart; 2 × Iron Rations (1 week); 3 × Potion of Healing Coins: 106 gp Encumbrance: 1496 cn
Hirelings & Mounts
1 × Mule (HD 2+1, AC 7, MV 12’’, max load 3500 cn); 1 × Saddle; 1 × Saddle Bags; 1 × Barding (Horse Armor).
Grom Weakskull: HD Dwarf Veteran; HP 3; AC 4 (chain-type mail and shield); Atk battle axe or spear; MV 9''; AL Neutral; Morale 4; STR 12 INT 12 WIS 13 CON 11 DEX 10 CHA 11 LOY 11.
Mendri Thickskull: HD Dwarf Veteran; HP 5; AC 4 (chain-type mail and shield); Atk spear; MV 9''; AL Neutral; Morale 4; STR 15 INT 10 WIS 8 CON 7 DEX 10 CHA 11 LOY 11.
4. Gerta Gertasniz
Class: Fighting-Man Race: Dwarf Level: Hero Alignment: Lawful Languages: Dwarf, Lawful, Gnome, Kobold, Goblin
Appearance: 4'5'' / 1.35 m, 145 lbs / 66 kg; silver hair; copper eyes; amber skin tone; snake-shaped birthmark Traits: quiet, humble
Experience points: 10 000 Hit points: 14 Armor class: 4 Movement: 6”
Saving Throws
Death Ray or Poison: 8 All Wands — Including Polymorph or Paralyzation: 9 Stone: 10 Dragon Breath: 10 Staves & Spells: 12
Attributes
STR: 6 (low score; minus 20% from earned experience) INT: 9 (average score; speak no additional languages) WIS: 12 (average score) CON: 5 (low score; minus 1 from each hit die; 40% chance of survival) DEX: 7 (low score; fire any missile at -1) CHA: 10 (average score; up to 4 unusual hirelings with loyalty base of 0)
Equipment
Armour: 1 × Chain-type Mail +1; 1 × Shield Weapons: 1 × Battle Axe (1H, 2H); 1 × Spear (1H, 2H, thrown range 3”); 1 × Dagger (1H); 1 × Composite Bow (2H, ranges: 1–8’’ +2 AC, 9–16’’ +1 AC, 17–24’’ 0 AC); 1 × 20 Arrows; 1 × 20 Arrows, Enchanted Gear: 1 × Leather Back Pack (300 coin capacity); 2 × Large Sack (300 coin capacity); 1 × Water/Wine Skin (30 coin capacity); 2 × Quiver of 20 Arrows; 2 × 50’ of Rope; 2 × 12 Iron Spikes; 1 × Wine, quart; 2 × Iron Rations (1 week); 3 × Potion of Healing Coins: 4 gp Encumbrance: 1144 cn
Hirelings & Mounts
1 × Mule (HD 2+1, AC 7, MV 12’’, max load 3500 cn); 1 × Saddle; 1 × Saddle Bags; 1 × Barding (Horse Armor).
5. Karelia Bredasdottir
Class: Fighting-Man Race: Dwarf Level: Hero Alignment: Lawful Languages: Dwarf, Lawful, Gnome, Kobold, Goblin
Appearance: 4'9'' / 1.45 m, 150 lbs / 68 kg; dark brown hair; brown eyes; dark brown skin tone; 1' scar Traits: educated, fretful, vain
Experience points: 10 000 Hit points: 14 Armor class: 4 Movement: 6”
Saving Throws
Death Ray or Poison: 8 All Wands — Including Polymorph or Paralyzation: 9 Stone: 10 Dragon Breath: 10 Staves & Spells: 12
Attributes
STR: 11 (average score) INT: 12 (average score; speak up to 2 additional languages) WIS: 16 (high score) CON: 12 (average score; 90% chance of survival) DEX: 5 (low score; fire any missile at -1) CHA: 8 (low score; up to 3 unusual hirelings with loyalty base of 0)
Equipment
Armour: 1 × Chain-type Mail +2; 1 × Helmet; 1 × Shield Weapons: 1 × Sword +1 (AL Lawful; INT 11; EGO 6; COM speaks dwarf, elf, dragon, and beholder; POW detect magic, detect traps, locate secret doors); 1 × Dagger (1H); 3 × Hand Axe (1H, thrown range 3”) Gear: 1 × Leather Back Pack (300 coin capacity); 2 × Large Sack (300 coin capacity); 1 × Water/Wine Skin (30 coin capacity); 1 × 50’ of Rope; 1 × Steel Mirror; 1 × Silver Mirror, Small; 1 × Silver Cross; 1 × Wine, quart; 2 × Iron Rations (1 week); 2 × Potion of Healing; 1 × Potion of Giant Strength Coins: 76 gp Encumbrance: 1166 cn
Hirelings & Mounts
1 × Mule (HD 2+1, AC 7, MV 12’’, max load 3500 cn); 1 × Saddle; 1 × Saddle Bags; 1 × Barding (Horse Armor).
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