diff --git a/src/engine/objects/PlayerCharacter.java b/src/engine/objects/PlayerCharacter.java
index f1f0a524..ffd22868 100644
--- a/src/engine/objects/PlayerCharacter.java
+++ b/src/engine/objects/PlayerCharacter.java
@@ -904,7 +904,10 @@ public class PlayerCharacter extends AbstractCharacter {
             }
 
             // Validate Rune against Race
-            if (!race.isAllowedRune(runeBase)) {
+            if(raceID == 1999 && runeBase.getName().equals("Tough Hide") == true){
+
+            }
+            else if (!race.isAllowedRune(runeBase)) {
                 Logger.info("Trait Not valid for Race");
                 return null;
             }