Dwarf
Hill Dwarves
The Hill Dwarves and Mountain Dwarves are often intermingled with any non-dwarf unable to tell the difference. The Hill Dwarves, also known as Gold Dwarves, are often found in coastal areas and low lands but are not uncommon in the mountains. There were many Hill Dwarf settlements within the Exalos Dynasty, many still exist today. Hill Dwarves can also be found on ships and islands, something that is not often found with their Mountain Dwarf cousins.Mountain Dwarves
The Hill Dwarves and Mountain Dwarves are often intermingled with any non-dwarf unable to tell the difference. Mountain Dwarves are also known as Shield Dwarves. Being slightly more hardy and stronger than their Hill Dwarf counsins (but don't tell the Hill Dwarves this!) the Mountains Dwarves can be found high in the mountains, deep within mines, or far north in the frozen lands. There are myths of missing Mountain Dwarf fortresses within large mountain ranges.Grey Dwarves
Grey Dwarves, also known are Duergar, are known to exist in the Underdark. There have been sevaral sightings of them in the lower mines of Bhur Kohldur, and they have been aggressive every time. Fortunately the Duergar are unaware of the surface Dwarves' exsistance, otherwise perhaps a larger scale fight may occur. It is unknown how many Duergar exist, but with the number of sightings made their population must be large enough to fill a small town.Ancient Dwarves
The Ancient Dwarves were the first type of Dwarf known in The Tempest Realm. Compared to the modern sub-races of Dwarf, they were taller, had pale skin, and some were even beardless! The Ancient Dwarves disappeared by the end of the Dawn Times and are now considered extinct.Basic Information
Anatomy
All Dwarves are considered Humanoid.
Growth Rate & Stages
Dwarves mature at the same rate as humans. They are considered young by their peers until they are 50. The average Dwarf lives to 350 years.
Ecology and Habitats
Dwarves can be found in most terrains, though they are very rare in hot and desert areas.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Dwarves enjoy their meat, cheese, bread, and ale. In fact, Dwarves enjoy almost any types of alcohol.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Traditional Dwarven social structures are in the form or cooperating (or competing) houses. In some areas there is a royal house with a King and/or Queen that leads the Dwarves in that area. There is a myth that a true King or Queen of all Dwarven kind can be crowned by finding and wearing the Embershard Crown.
Facial characteristics
Most Dwarves can grow long hair and long thick beards. In many Dwarven cultures it is considered taboo to shave or have a short beard, but some of the Dwarves that live in cities dominated by other races have more 'modern' hairstyles, this is particularly common for Dwarves in Noxhaven.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Dwarves commonally have darkvision. Many Dwarves find it easy to navigate in mines.
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Most Dwarves speak Dwarven and Common.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Dwarves are aften hostile toward Orcs and Goblins due to historical conflicts between the races.
Lifespan
350 years
Average Height
Between 4 and 5 feet
Average Weight
150 pounds
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Dwarven skin colour has a similar range as humans. Some Dwarves can have quite a lot of body hair.
Geographic Distribution
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