====== Underground Dweller ======

//Category: Race//

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=== Quick Facts ===
^ Stat ^ Cap ^
| **STR** | 18 |
| **AGI** | 18 |
| **CON** | 18 |
| **INT** | 18 |
| **WIS** | 18 |
| **WIL** | 18 |
| **CHA** | **15** |
| **LCK** | **12** |
| **Special** | None |
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//Also known as: Halfling//

**Underground Dwellers** are extremely short and somewhat childlike in appearance. But don't underestimate them, because they are great fun once you get a few ales down them. In addition, they are extremely agile and have strong constitutions. As with the Outcasts, Lady Luck rarely smiles on the Underground Dweller.

===== Stat Caps =====

Underground Dwellers have the **most restricted stat caps** of any race. Their Charisma cap of **15** is the lowest in the game, and their Luck cap of **12** is dramatically below the standard 18.

^ Stat ^ Cap ^ Notes ^
| CHA | **15** | Lowest of any race; three below standard |
| LCK | **12** | Lowest of any race; six below standard |
| All others | 18 | Standard caps |

Unlike other races that trade CHA/LCK for a 19 in a combat stat, Underground Dwellers do **not** gain any stat above 18. This makes them the most challenging race to play — the severe Luck penalty means a higher chance of being stripped on death, worse trap outcomes, and less favorable random events.

===== Character Creation Tips =====

  * Underground Dweller is widely considered the hardest race to play due to the extreme CHA and LCK restrictions.
  * Roll for 15 CHA and 12 LCK (the caps) — don't waste time hoping for higher.
  * Focus on getting 18 in AGI and CON, which are the race's natural strengths.
  * The 12 LCK cap means you will be stripped on death far more often than other races. Plan accordingly — keep backup gear.
  * The 15 CHA cap means significantly higher training costs and Hit Doc prices throughout the game.

===== Recommended Classes =====

Despite the stat disadvantages, Underground Dwellers' natural agility and constitution make them viable for certain melee and rogue builds:

^ Class ^ Why ^
| [[classes:thief|Thief]] | Natural agility benefits steal, mug, and backstab |
| [[classes:martialist|Martial Artist]] | Agility and Constitution tendencies support the dodge-based playstyle |
| [[classes:barbarian|Barbarian]] | High CON tendency helps with HP; Barbarians care less about CHA |

===== See Also =====
  * [[races:start|All Races]] — stat cap comparison table
  * [[classes:start|Classes]] — all playable classes
  * [[mechanics:stats|Character Stats]] — how stats affect gameplay
  * [[mechanics:fating|Fating]] — can randomly change your race

> Sources: [[guilds:roar:races|ROAR]], [[guilds:tantheus:races|Tantheus]]