Uruk Background Trait

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Uruk (Background Trait)
Uruk are stronger than most Aelferic, and get a +2 bonus to Strength. Their inhuman features, however, make them disconcerting to others, and they suffer a -2 penalty to Charisma.

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Forge-Master: You've mastered the Dvarfelin arts of metalworking, and can work with both adamant and truesilver. Additionally, any Crafts roll you make involving metalworking receives a +2 circumstance bonus, and you do +1 damage with metal weapons.

Eyes of Burning Rage: Some Uruk were specially bred by the Dwarves to be taskmasters and sargeants, capable of driving their fellows forward in the face of overwhelming odds. This traint has been passed on to latter-day Uruk, who often become clan chieftains or Urukthanes. This ability grants a +2 bonus to all Intimidation checks, which increases to +4 if the target of the roll is someone who the Uruk has authority or power over.

Cinderskin: Among the Uruk there is an ancient warrior tradition, practiced by those who exile themselves from their fellows. These Uruk, known as Cinderskins, are recognizable by their hardened, blackened skin, which can turn aside fists and blades. Cinderskins receive a +1d4 bonus to their natural Damage Resistance, which does not stack with the effects of armour. Additionally, all non-lethal damage is halved before DR is applied.