Duregar

In Kalin during the Great War demon warlocks cursed a large group of Dwarven realms and used them against their own kin as mindcontrolled slaves. After the war the curse was broken but these new forms of Dwarf remained. While the desire for reunification was strong at first the cultural shame felt by these new Dwarves was too strong, and they retreated into their own realms, rarely to come out of their holes for many generations. 
Named Duregar or “Abandoned Kin” these Dwarves are of similar build to normal Dwarves, but like the Drow their skin is darker, often coal colored. Their eyes are fire red like lava and they can see much better in the dark then even their other subterranean kin.
Most of the Duregari race was driven from their holds during The Return, along with many Dwarves. They integrated more thoroughly with the Dwarven people, and helped found the Dwaav-Torva'Dro Abbanshi in the Third Age. Some enclaves (and rumors say, even some realms) of old-style Duregar still exist throughout Kalin; but by and large, they have merged with Dwarven society.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Duregar are known for their dark and Drow-like skin and molten-colored eyes.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Duregar originate from Kalin, and are now mostly found in the Dwaav-Torva'Dro Abbanshi after The Return drove them from their isolated mountain realms. Some enclaves of the more traditionally isolationist Duregar still exist, with one or two realms rumored to still sit in the mountains.
Any Duregar not found in Kalin are most likely travelers or merchants.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Dwarf

Origin/Ancestry

Dwarvish

Lifespan

An average of 350 years.

Average Height

4'0" - 5'1"