Dwarves

Solid as the stone they work, Dwarves are intelligent humanoid creatures known for their stout physique and brusque demeanors. Created by the minor god Velor in around 26,000 BE.

Dwarves are stronger and more stocky than humans on average. They have an acute awareness of their surroundings, and can see perfectly in the dark. Some dwarves live in underground fortresses, carved from the mountains. Others live in above-ground hill settlements. They are talented miners, smiths, and masons. Almost all dwarves value hard work, truth, mastery of craft, and strong drink. Most dwarves dream of mastering a skill, creating a masterly-crafted work, or raising a family.

Dwarves average about four and a half feet in height and weigh as much as a human. Dwarves have the same skin, eye, and hair colors as humans, although red hair is more common among them. Some dwarves that have lived in the deep realms for many generations have a pale, lavender skin and black or dark blue hair. Dwarves typically grow their hair long, and braid their hair to show clan and ancestry. Dwarven attire and equipment is often decorated with geometric designs, but the finest equipment will have elaborate work depicting an important event or historical figure. Although they reach physical maturity at roughly the same age as humans, dwarves age more slowly. They remain vigorous well past 100 years of age, often living to see 170.