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			== PC Statistics ==

			In NWN Avlis, this is a [[Dwarf\|Dwarven]] ethnicity. You can create a Dwarf PC with this background. No need to specify subrace. However, please see the requirements for creating a [[Dwarf,_Kharakuro#Character_Creation.2C_Kharakuro\|Kharakuro listed below.]]

			'''Ability Score Adjustments:''' +2 [[NWN:Constitution\|Con]] -2 [[NWN:Charisma\|Cha]]

			'''Favored Class:''' [[Fighter]]

			'''Bonus Feats and Special Abilities:'''
			* [[NWN:Stonecunning\|Stonecunning]]
			* [[NWN:Darkvision\|Darkvision]]
			* [[NWN:Hardiness vs. Poisons\|Hardiness vs. Poisons]]
			* [[NWN:Hardiness vs. Spells\|Hardiness vs. Spells]]
			* [[NWN:Battle Training vs. Orcs\|Training vs. Orcs]]
			* [[NWN:Battle Training vs. Goblinoids\|Offensive Training vs. Goblinoids]]
			* [[NWN:Battle Training vs. Giants\|Defensive Training vs. Giants]]
			* [[NWN:Skill Affinity: Lore\|Skill Affinity: Lore]]

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	Once members of the Blockdelver clan, these dwarves were [[Dwarf, Galdokin\|galdokin]] charged by the god [[The_Nine_Major_Gods#Mikon\|Mikon]] to guard a terrible evil deep below the ground. Unfortunately, over time they became seduced by the very thing they were meant to protect, and wound up serving it willingly. The ~~kharakuro~~, or "demon dwarves" as they are sometimes erroneously called, are the mysterious outcasts of the dwarven race, discarded deep into the depths of rock below their kin and forgotten by all but the most savvy scholars.		Once members of the Blockdelver clan, these dwarves were [[Dwarf, Galdokin\|galdokin]] charged by the god [[The_Nine_Major_Gods#Mikon\|Mikon]] to guard a terrible evil deep below the ground. Unfortunately, over time they became seduced by the very thing they were meant to protect, and wound up serving it willingly. The Kharakuro, or "demon dwarves" as they are sometimes erroneously called, are the mysterious outcasts of the dwarven race, discarded deep into the depths of rock below their kin and forgotten by all but the most savvy scholars.

	== Personality ==		== Personality ==

	No other type of dwarf is as serious-minded as the ~~kharakuro~~. If their depth and seriousness is taken by others to be callousness, stubbornness, or even downright nastiness, then so be it. The kharakuro are not known to care what other races think of them. From the earliest days of their existence, these dwarves have understood their expendability and their purpose in a greater cause. Over the years that cause has changed for them, warping and corrupting itself, however, it is still in their minds nonetheless. Seeing themselves and each other as expendable has given them new insights into fear, and enabled them to conquer it for the most part. The language of fear has been surpassed by the language of might makes right. Kharakuro understand force, or reasonable threats of force.		No other type of dwarf is as serious-minded as the Kharakuro. If their depth and seriousness is taken by others to be callousness, stubbornness, or even downright nastiness, then so be it. The kharakuro are not known to care what other races think of them. From the earliest days of their existence, these dwarves have understood their expendability and their purpose in a greater cause. Over the years that cause has changed for them, warping and corrupting itself, however, it is still in their minds nonetheless. Seeing themselves and each other as expendable has given them new insights into fear, and enabled them to conquer it for the most part. The language of fear has been surpassed by the language of might makes right. Kharakuro understand force, or reasonable threats of force.

	Unlike other dwarves, the ~~kharakuro~~ do not form close trusting relationships among their own kind. Their societies are loosely clan and family-based, but these groups are more for reproduction and safety in numbers. Members within the groups are constantly jockeying for power, because they know that the lower ranking members are always the first to be sacrificed in a clash. The entire life of an individual ~~kharakuro~~ revolves around this lifelong game, and doing what is necessary to excel at it.		Unlike other dwarves, the Kharakuro do not form close trusting relationships among their own kind. Their societies are loosely clan and family-based, but these groups are more for reproduction and safety in numbers. Members within the groups are constantly jockeying for power, because they know that the lower ranking members are always the first to be sacrificed in a clash. The entire life of an individual Kharakuro revolves around this lifelong game, and doing what is necessary to excel at it.

	== Physical Description ==		== Physical Description ==

	Kharakuro heights are between 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 feet. Their skin tones range from dark browns to black, with occasional tinges of red and violet. Specific colors will vary by region and family, as well as breeding. Hair color is almost always black or brown, with occasional violets. Eyes tend to be deep black, with some exhibiting gold or yellowish colors. Male ~~kharakuro~~ usually grow their beards to mid-chest length, and females can have some facial hair on their cheeks, though not always.		Kharakuro heights are between 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 feet. Their skin tones range from dark browns to black, with occasional tinges of red and violet. Specific colors will vary by region and family, as well as breeding. Hair color is almost always black or brown, with occasional violets. Eyes tend to be deep black, with some exhibiting gold or yellowish colors. Male Kharakuro usually grow their beards to mid-chest length, and females can have some facial hair on their cheeks, though not always.
	Kharakuro dress in dark colors, favoring skull and bone motifs as well as scaly fashions.		Kharakuro dress in dark colors, favoring skull and bone motifs as well as scaly fashions.

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==

	The ~~kharakuro~~ are not well-liked by any race on the surface that knows about them. Their other dwarven kin see them as traitors who fell victim to a sick and twisted entity, and only their god-given task stops their dwarven kin from attempting to wipe them out completely. Among the other races of the [[~~underdark~~]], the Adomkuro are their closest allies. Though there is no love lost between them, the ~~kharakuro~~ understand that the Adomkuro are charged with the same duty as they are, and this makes them tolerable. Relations between the two races are strictly business and military whenever possible, though they have been known to work together for other causes from time to time.		The Kharakuro are not well-liked by any race on the surface that knows about them. Their other dwarven kin see them as traitors who fell victim to a sick and twisted entity, and only their god-given task stops their dwarven kin from attempting to wipe them out completely. Among the other races of the Avlis [[Underdark]], the [[Human, Adomkuro\|Adomkuro]] are their closest allies. Though there is no love lost between them, the Kharakuro understand that the Adomkuro are charged with the same duty as they are, and this makes them tolerable. Relations between the two races are strictly business and military whenever possible, though they have been known to work together for other causes from time to time.

	== Alignment ==		== Alignment ==

	Just about every ~~kharakuro~~ subscribes to the tenets of advancing himself or herself beyond all others, no matter what the cost. The method by which they do this varies, though the grip of law on ~~kharakuro~~ society is tenuous at best. Some laws exist, and are outwardly followed, but on an individual basis they often mean nothing to the society's members. This means that ~~kharakuro~~ tend towards evil alignments colored by chaos or neutrality.		Just about every Kharakuro subscribes to the tenets of advancing himself or herself beyond all others, no matter what the cost. The method by which they do this varies, though the grip of law on Kharakuro society is tenuous at best. Some laws exist, and are outwardly followed, but on an individual basis they often mean nothing to the society's members. This means that Kharakuro tend towards evil alignments colored by chaos or neutrality.

	== Kharakuro Lands ==		== Kharakuro Lands ==

	Soon after they were given their duty to guard a great evil demon lord in the ~~underdark~~, the ~~kharakuro~~ settled deep below the surface where the demon was being cornered by the gods. A small settlement around the demon eventually turned into a major city, and once war broke out between the demon lord's lieutenants, many splinter groups of ~~kharakuro~~ broke off to serve them in their respective lairs, which also became cities. Since then, countless demon lords and countless cities have risen and fallen, and some powerful ~~kharakuro~~ lords even managed to carve out small holdings of their own in the ~~underdark~~, which turned into de facto city states. Today, the ~~kharakuro~~ are scattered all throughout the ~~deep underdark~~ in these small to large sized settlements.		Soon after they were given their duty to guard a great evil demon lord in the Underdark, the Kharakuro settled deep below the surface where the demon was being cornered by the gods. A small settlement around the demon eventually turned into a major city, and once war broke out between the demon lord's lieutenants, many splinter groups of Kharakuro broke off to serve them in their respective lairs, which also became cities. Since then, countless demon lords and countless cities have risen and fallen, and some powerful Kharakuro lords even managed to carve out small holdings of their own in the Underdark, which turned into de facto city states. Today, the Kharakuro are scattered all throughout the Deep Underdark in these small to large sized settlements.

	== Religion ==		== Religion ==

	Invariably, ~~kharakuro~~ worship one of the many demon entities of the ~~underdark~~. The first such entity that seduced them to the ways of evil was [[Kimonictinus]], whom many still serve today. These entities are powerful enough to grant ~~kharakuro~~ clerics their own spells, and act as miniature godlings. The surface gods are almost unheard of to the ~~kharakuro~~.		Invariably, Kharakuro worship one of the many demon entities of the Underdark. The first such entity that seduced them to the ways of evil was [[Kimonictinus]], whom many still serve today. These entities are powerful enough to grant Kharakuro clerics their own spells, and act as miniature godlings. The surface gods are almost unheard of to the Kharakuro.

	== Language ==		== Language ==

	The ~~kharakuro~~ speak a very corrupt form of dwarven, which derives about 35% of its words from the Tanar'ri language of the Abyss, and another 15% of its words from Abyssal language, which is the common tongue of that plane. They also are able to converse in ~~undercommon~~, and Adomkuro (a corrupt form of Common), and some know bits and pieces of the [[Dwergan\|galdokin]] language.		The Kharakuro speak a very corrupt form of dwarven, which derives about 35% of its words from the Tanar'ri language of the Abyss, and another 15% of its words from Abyssal language, which is the common tongue of that plane. They also are able to converse in Undercommon, and Adomkuro (a corrupt form of Common), and some know bits and pieces of the [[Dwergan\|galdokin]] language.

	Also see the other [[Dwarven Languages\|Dwarven languages]].		Also see the other [[Dwarven Languages\|Dwarven languages]].
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	== Names ==		== Names ==

	Last names signify clan and family names. It is understood that all ~~kharakuro~~ are derived from the Blockdelver clan, and some still hold the name. Through the years, however, certain clans of these dwarves became "endeared" to various Ta'Nari and took the demons? names as clan names to signify their allegiance, often using the "dub" prefix to signify "of" or "from" though not always. The dub prefix is often found attached to a shortened version of the demon's name. First names often can also have demonic connotations.		Last names signify clan and family names. It is understood that all Kharakuro are derived from the Blockdelver clan, and some still hold the name. Through the years, however, certain clans of these dwarves became "endeared" to various Ta'Nari and took the demons? names as clan names to signify their allegiance, often using the "dub" prefix to signify "of" or "from" though not always. The dub prefix is often found attached to a shortened version of the demon's name. First names often can also have demonic connotations.

	=== Male Names ===		=== Male Names ===
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	~~Note~~ that ~~kharakuro~~ are not a ~~playable race~~ on ~~Avlis~~.		== Character Creation, Kharakuro ==

			There is no class-based differences between a Kharakuro and a normal "surface" dwelling [[Dwarf]]. During character creation, you must select appropriate [[Dwarf,_Kharakuro#Physical_Description\|physical appearances]] and that they are always from the [[Underdark]]. So long as you remain reasonable, it's likely the Team will not interfere. However, much like a Cheesy Name, if you are seen with a Bright Pink Kharakuro, you will have to re-roll your character. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Team. You do not need to submit a request for creating a Kharakuro, so long as you follow the guidelines outlined in this article and follow [[Rules:Summary\|the common sense rule]] you'll be fine.


	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	== Language ==		== Language ==

	The kharakuro speak a very corrupt form of dwarven, which derives about 35% of its words from the Ta'~~Nari~~ language of the Abyss, and another 15% of its words from Abyssal language, which is the common tongue of that plane. They also are able to converse in undercommon, and Adomkuro (a corrupt form of Common), and some know bits and pieces of the [[Dwergan\|galdokin]] language.		The kharakuro speak a very corrupt form of dwarven, which derives about 35% of its words from the Tanar'ri language of the Abyss, and another 15% of its words from Abyssal language, which is the common tongue of that plane. They also are able to converse in undercommon, and Adomkuro (a corrupt form of Common), and some know bits and pieces of the [[Dwergan\|galdokin]] language.

	Also see the other [[Dwarven Languages\|Dwarven languages]].		Also see the other [[Dwarven Languages\|Dwarven languages]].

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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==

	The kharakuro are not well-liked by any race on the surface that knows about them. Their other dwarven kin see them as traitors who fell victim to a sick and twisted entity, and only their god-given task stops their dwarven kin from attempting to wipe them out completely. Among the other races of the underdark, the Adomkuro are their closest allies. Though there is no love lost between them, the kharakuro understand that the Adomkuro are charged with the same duty as they are, and this makes them tolerable. Relations between the two races are strictly business and military whenever possible, though they have been known to work together for other causes from time to time.		The kharakuro are not well-liked by any race on the surface that knows about them. Their other dwarven kin see them as traitors who fell victim to a sick and twisted entity, and only their god-given task stops their dwarven kin from attempting to wipe them out completely. Among the other races of the [[underdark]], the Adomkuro are their closest allies. Though there is no love lost between them, the kharakuro understand that the Adomkuro are charged with the same duty as they are, and this makes them tolerable. Relations between the two races are strictly business and military whenever possible, though they have been known to work together for other causes from time to time.

	== Alignment ==		== Alignment ==
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	== Religion ==		== Religion ==

	Invariably, kharakuro worship one of the many demon entities of the underdark. The first such entity that seduced them to the ways of evil was ~~Kimonicticus~~, whom many still serve today. These entities are powerful enough to grant kharakuro clerics their own spells, and act as miniature godlings. The surface gods are almost unheard of to the kharakuro.		Invariably, kharakuro worship one of the many demon entities of the underdark. The first such entity that seduced them to the ways of evil was [[Kimonictinus]], whom many still serve today. These entities are powerful enough to grant kharakuro clerics their own spells, and act as miniature godlings. The surface gods are almost unheard of to the kharakuro.

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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==

	The kharakuro are not well-liked by any race on the surface that knows about them. Their other dwarven kin see them as traitors who fell victim to a sick and twisted entity, and only their god-given task stops their dwarven kin from attempting to wipe them out completely. Among the other races of the underdark, the ~~Adamkuro~~ are their closest allies. Though there is no love lost between them, the kharakuro understand that the ~~Adamkuro~~ are charged with the same duty as they are, and this makes them tolerable. Relations between the two races are strictly business and military whenever possible, though they have been known to work together for other causes from time to time.		The kharakuro are not well-liked by any race on the surface that knows about them. Their other dwarven kin see them as traitors who fell victim to a sick and twisted entity, and only their god-given task stops their dwarven kin from attempting to wipe them out completely. Among the other races of the underdark, the Adomkuro are their closest allies. Though there is no love lost between them, the kharakuro understand that the Adomkuro are charged with the same duty as they are, and this makes them tolerable. Relations between the two races are strictly business and military whenever possible, though they have been known to work together for other causes from time to time.

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	== Language ==		== Language ==

	The kharakuro speak a very corrupt form of dwarven, which derives about 35% of its words from the Ta'Nari language of the Abyss, and another 15% of its words from Abyssal language, which is the common tongue of that plane. They also are able to converse in undercommon, and ~~Adamkuro~~ (a corrupt form of Common), and some know bits and pieces of the [[Dwergan\|galdokin]] language.		The kharakuro speak a very corrupt form of dwarven, which derives about 35% of its words from the Ta'Nari language of the Abyss, and another 15% of its words from Abyssal language, which is the common tongue of that plane. They also are able to converse in undercommon, and Adomkuro (a corrupt form of Common), and some know bits and pieces of the [[Dwergan\|galdokin]] language.

	Also see the other [[Dwarven Languages\|Dwarven languages]].		Also see the other [[Dwarven Languages\|Dwarven languages]].

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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==

	The kharakuro are not well-liked by any race on the surface that knows about them. Their other dwarven kin see them as traitors who fell victim to a sick and twisted entity, and only their god-given task stops their dwarven kin from attempting to wipe them out completely. Among the other races of the underdark, the ~~vasharan~~ are their closest allies. Though there is no love lost between them, the kharakuro understand that the ~~vasharan~~ are charged with the same duty as they are, and this makes them tolerable. Relations between the two races are strictly business and military whenever possible, though they have been known to work together for other causes from time to time.		The kharakuro are not well-liked by any race on the surface that knows about them. Their other dwarven kin see them as traitors who fell victim to a sick and twisted entity, and only their god-given task stops their dwarven kin from attempting to wipe them out completely. Among the other races of the underdark, the Adamkuro are their closest allies. Though there is no love lost between them, the kharakuro understand that the Adamkuro are charged with the same duty as they are, and this makes them tolerable. Relations between the two races are strictly business and military whenever possible, though they have been known to work together for other causes from time to time.

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	== Language ==		== Language ==

	The kharakuro speak a very corrupt form of dwarven, which derives about 35% of its words from the Ta'Nari language of the Abyss, and another 15% of its words from Abyssal language, which is the common tongue of that plane. They also are able to converse in undercommon, and ~~vasharan~~ (a corrupt form of Common), and some know bits and pieces of the [[Dwergan\|galdokin]] language.		The kharakuro speak a very corrupt form of dwarven, which derives about 35% of its words from the Ta'Nari language of the Abyss, and another 15% of its words from Abyssal language, which is the common tongue of that plane. They also are able to converse in undercommon, and Adamkuro (a corrupt form of Common), and some know bits and pieces of the [[Dwergan\|galdokin]] language.

	Also see the other [[Dwarven Languages\|Dwarven languages]].		Also see the other [[Dwarven Languages\|Dwarven languages]].

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