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DWARVES IN THE CLAN
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The following tables can be used to create basic infor-
mation about a clan of dwarves: the group's current sta-
tus, a trait or a fact that sets that clan apart from others,
and the vocation of a given clan member.

CLAN'S STATUS
d6 Status
Prosperous. Clan occupies original stronghold, cur-
rently flourishing
2 Growing. Stronghold expanding; glory days lie ahead
3 Declining. Clan population stagnant or decreasing
4 Beleaguered. Victimized by goblinoid and dragon at·
tacks, intact but severely weakened
5 Scattered. Stronghold recently lost, many folk slain,
survivors scattered
6 Refugees. Stronghold lost, survivors occupy a neigh-
borhood or ward in human city

C LAN'S NOTABLE TRAIT
dlO Trait
1 Founder was one of the greatest artisans in history
2 Clan owns a powerful artifact, such as an Axe of the
Dwarvish Lords
3 Clan noted for expertise in a specific craft, such as
brewing or armorsmithing
4 Clan has a sinister reputation, history plagued by
scandal and mark of Abbathor
5 Militaristic clan, known for excellent fighting skills
6 Unusual stronghold, such as an undersea castle, a
former cloud giant fortress, or an aboveground city
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7 Prophecies indicate clan is destined to play a pivotal
role in history
SPECIAL ALLIES
8 Heretical clan has rejected dwarf teachings in favor of
d8 Ally
human deities
1-4 ld4 dwarf acolytes
9 Unique marker or curse, such as all clan members are
5 ld3 earth elementals
hairless
6 ld4 trained griffons
10 Clan is known for its evil ways or a particularly sinis·
7 ld4 azers
ter, notable member
8 1 dwarf mage
CLAN VOCATIONS
PURPOSE OF TRAVEL
d20 Vocation d20 Vocation
d6 Purpose
1 Armorer 11 Merchant
Merchant caravan 2 Blacksmith 12 Messenger
2 Seeking a specific enemy
3 Brewer 13 Miner
3 Patrolling to keep roads safe
4 Carpenter 14 Potter
4 Delivering ransom for captive clan member 5 Cook 15 Scout
5 Fleeing attack on stronghold 6 Envoy 16 Sculptor
6 Diplomatic mission 7 Farmer 17 Shepherd
8 Hunter 18 Warrior
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 9 jeweler 19 Weaponsmith
d4 Circumstance 10 Mason 20 Weaver
1 Suspicious of all outsiders
2 Carrying secret message
3 Pursued by foe
4 Returning home laden with treasure

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