Anyone have ideas of things I can add to this list, drawn from myth/legend/folklore and common heroic backgrounds?
Dwarves:
Clan Lineage, Thane's Child, Heritage Craft, Named Weapon, Clan Renown, Oathsworn
Fomoradgh:
Reincarnated Hero, Speaker's Son/Daughter, Churchborn, Fen-Walker, Forest Tracker, Animal Friend, Gentle Nature
Humans (most races can also have these)
Farmer's Son, Raised by Wolves, Nobleman, Blessed Lineage, Church Ward, Seventh Son, Blacksmith's (or any profession) Apprentice, Fishwife, Inheritance, Hobby (Name), Craft (Name), Wealthy, Renowned Family Name, Street Rat, Animal Twin, Surefooted Mountaineer, Garrison Brat, River Dog, Sea-born, Landed, Hero's Scion, Mystic Lineage, Home Lore, Weather Reader, Living Compass, Friend of (Race), Quick Witted, Swift, Strong, Wise, Landed, Title
Elves:
Firstborn, Luminal, Umbral, Birth Gift, Adept (skill), Finder (Location), Healer Lore, Guardian Spirit, Elemental Bond, Friend to Beasts, Walker of the Ways, Patron's Scion
Quote from: SilverlionDwarves:
Clan Lineage, Thane's Child, Heritage Craft, Named Weapon, Clan Renown, Oathsworn
Hi SilverLion,
I'm not sure if I know what exactly you're looking for, but maybe these links might help give you ideas:
http://www.geocities.com/dagonet_uk/sundwarf.htm#dwarf
http://www.oneil.com.au/tolkien/glossary/dwarves.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=mfjAjibERF0C&pg=PA304&lpg=PA304&dq=dwarves+literature+albrecht&source=web&ots=coljcBMHuj&sig=1UARa1oHseaO4HrrWB1pSN_IPpU
I hope they prove helpful.