I do this as well. While races can join any particular class, some are obviously better suited for some endeavors, and I play to the typical fantasy stereotypes. Just like your example, a Dwarf Wizard would be exceedingly rare (amongst NPCs) and would likely be ostracized by his or her racial communities.teluria wrote:i list them as tendencies since they reflect the general nature of each race. However any race can play any class, but the character concept conversation may be a lot more interesting.
for example a dwarven mage in one of my campahigns ended up with a back story that he was an outcast because he had magical ability. his reason for venturing out was to regain his place in dwarven society.
One particular issue, Dwarves are designed as magically resistant (apart from typical class restriction), as shown by their saving throw bonuses. For Dwarf characters, I would consider modifying or dropping these perks, as they have gone the route of embracing magic instead of remaining resistant to it. Likewise, if you are utilizing other races with similar qualities, this should be a consideration.
