Dwarf

dwarf
LIFESPAN:	500 yrs
CONCERNED DEITY (DEITIES):	Grungni Thunderhammer, Valaya, Clangeddin Silverbeard
ORIGINAL CREATOR(S) / EXPERT(S):	Kadrin77, Shinigori, UnclePervy
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: average at 4 - 4 ½ tall; tend to be stocky; usually have dark coloured eyes; hair colour varies from white to black
SPECIAL SKILLS: heightened strength, stamina, courage; resistance to magic; skill in hand-to-hand combat
MISC: Dwarfs have a reputation for being rather surly and taciturn; while this may differ between individuals, one should note that most dwarfs are not raised to be too friendly and amicable with people of other races. Dwarfs are very proud when it comes to anything concerning their race and any insults are not takes lightly -- this has often led to racial conflicts. Many dwarfs hold a cultural hatred toward giants and mistrust of elves. While most dwarfs are wary of magic, they often embue runes with magic, giving weapons and armour great magical enhancements. Dwarfs are also known for their excessive drinking habits, their superior smithing skills, their resistence to both magical and physical punishment, and for their impressive architecture. Dwarven Holds are cities built inside mountains, the housing for many clans of dwarfs. The dwarfs believe in the principle that older members of a clan should be respected more than younger dwarfs. Thus, the idea that the young should fall before the old and respected is common in battle. The length of the particular male dwarf's beard shows age and thus it is an incredible blow for a male dwarf to have his beard shaved. Dwarfs are also staunch traditionalists and new ideas are not readily accepted. For more cultural notes, check the Dwarven Holds background.