String Dwarf Beard

The protectiveness dwarves have for their beards is very nearly legendary, which is why Ainsel quietly hides these strings whenever a dwarf enters Beauty and Truth. It is also why these are some of the most expensive strings in Seamus’ inventory, as they are extremely difficult to come by.

Ultimate Equipment Guide II

Author Greg Lynch, J. C. Alvarez
Publisher Mongoose Publishing
Publish date 2005

A few dwarves owe Seamus favours from his days as an adventurer, and will sometimes gift him with a few hairs from their beards as an acknowledgment of their debts. Also, dwarves that have fallen on particularly hard times and are not too concerned with the customs of their people, sometimes sell Seamus strands from their beards. A string made of dwarf beard gives a deep, rich sound when plucked, and it is difficult to wring the higher notes from one of these. A bard using an instrument with dwarf beard strings to activate his bardic music ability to inspire competence may increase the bonus he gives his allies to +3, rather than the usual +2.

Dwarf Beard: 30 gp per string