I had this crazy idea the other day: why not create a new wondrous item for Birthright? I liked that, and came up with this:

Girdle of Dwarven Resilience
This thick, tanned leather girdle is studded with two lines of small steel rings; the rings close together on an array of bronze or stone plates that cover the leather.

Weight: 4 lb.

Abilties:

· +4 to Strength in regard to carrying capacity.

Non-Dwarves:
· Damage Reduction 1 + natural Constitution modifier/slashing or piercing (or whatever we decide is best when it comes to dwarven damage reduction&#33.

Dwarves:
· Natural Armour +5.