Dwarves

Ethnicities
''The dwarves are a historically proud race. In the past, their cities and societies have focused around Korog, and rooted many of their traditions around him. In times of old, the dwarven traditions lent themselves to giving the race a reputation for being great craftsmen and smiths, rowdy lovers of drinking halls, and fierce warriors. Now, many dwarves find themselves living among other races and forging their own traditions. Although frequently found in multiracial cities, the dwarves still hold a great sense of pride and feelings of superiority. ''

Most dwarves speak Horghaan, as any other languages are dependent on cultures and the ethnicities above.

(Credit to Cherry, Fitz, Michcat, and the Lore Council)

Physiology
Height: Males can range from 4’2ft to 5’ft. Females range from 3’10ft to 4’10ft. Weight: Males and females can range from 130lbs to 170lbs. These weights could increase or decrease based on muscle mass, diet, health, and/or height.

Build: Dwarves are short and incredibly stocky. They often have thick limbs, though whether this is attributed to girth or muscle largely depends on the individual. Their bones are thick and their bodies are wide. Faces tend to be squat and pudgy with rosy cheeks.

Eyes: Blue, grey, brown, and green

Skin: Frequently fair skinned. Tanned dwarves tend to be an uncommon sight. Ruddy complexions are common.

Hair: Dwarves tend to have light colored hair. Blond, red, light browns, charcoal grey. Their hair is thick, coarse, and abundant. Males often take pride in their sideburns and facial hair.

Other Traits: Small, rounded ears akin to a human’s. As a result of their physiology, dwarves tend to suffer from degenerative bone disease as they age.

Lifespans: Average lifespan is 250 years. They are considered mature at age 25.

Pregnancy: 12 months

History
The dwarves crafted the original capitol Port Silver for the Immortal Kings, when Altera is said to have been first populated over 2600 years ago. The edict was then set that the dwarven people would have the first claim to the mineral rich mountains to the north. This edict has held through not only the Cataclysm but The Exodus as well. In the past two millennia the dwarves have had territorial disputes with their neighbors both above and below ground.

Being a long remembering race, the dwarves still harbor much hostility towards elves, the earthspawn, and greylings. As a result of these near-constant conflicts, dwarven society has developed into a military powerhouse. It is often said that dwarven children learn to swing a sword before they learn to walk, but this is false. Most dwarven children swing their first blunted sword a year after walking.

Common Names

 * Karrish
 * Dorm
 * Kalrag
 * Tilworth
 * Garrim