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Dwarf

Dwarf emblem Dwarves are short, stocky folk — easily identifiable by their size, shape, ruddy cheeks, dark eyes, and dark hair. They are dour, taciturn, and exceptionally tough.

Traits

  • +1 Constitution, –1 Dexterity, –2 Charisma.
  • +2 bonus to saving throws vs. paralysis/poison/death, rod/staff/wand, and spells.
  • Additional saving-throw bonuses based on Constitution (see Saving Throws).
  • Infravision — see warm bodies as red shapes in darkness.

Strengths

  • Saves are excellent — the best in the game against most magical effects.
  • High Constitution makes dwarven Fighters and Defenders enormously durable.
  • Innate infravision.

Weaknesses

  • Lower Dexterity hurts both AC and missile to-hit.
  • Penalty to Charisma reduces leadership and shop prices.
  • Class options are restricted compared with humans.

Source: bgee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_1_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Dwarf".