Wandering M. and FeatherC win!
As a fighter (or maybe barbarian), he stands a much better chance per hit die at each new level of rolling survivable hit points. And to help make sure he stays alive, he puts the high roll in dex - strike first, avoid being hit.
And it makes for an opportunity to craft an interesting background, too. After all, not all dwarves have to be rock-steady; there's bound to be a few nimble within the race overall.
As a fighter (or maybe barbarian), he stands a much better chance per hit die at each new level of rolling survivable hit points. And to help make sure he stays alive, he puts the high roll in dex - strike first, avoid being hit.
And it makes for an opportunity to craft an interesting background, too. After all, not all dwarves have to be rock-steady; there's bound to be a few nimble within the race overall.