Dwarven defender

Dwarven Defender is a special prestige class on Faerûn that is available to dwarves. Those dwarves who follow Gorm Gulthyn or are otherwise charged with protecting their clanholds usually take this prestige class as just one of them can make a dwarven defensive line almost unbreakable.

Abilities

 * Dodge Bonus: The Defender gets better at dodging attacks as he advances in the class.


 * Defensive Stance: Dwarven Defenders are able to go into a defensive stance that grants them incredible strength and endurance, though they cannot move from the position while doing so. With more experience, they can move very slowly whilst still holding the stance.


 * Uncanny Dodge: (later "Improved Uncanny Dodge") The Defender can no longer be flanked.


 * Trap Sense: Like barbarians and rogues, Dwarven Defenders are much more proficient at avoiding traps.


 * Damage Reduction: Every hit he takes will have some of the edge taken off it.