Dwarfs

Dwarfs are a race of stout, hearty people who live in underground cities in the foothills and mountains. They are good workers and craftsman, working as masons, blacksmiths, miners and warriors. They are more advanced in mechanics, and love to create and build things.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dwarfs are short, ranging from around 4 to 5 feet tall at most. They have thick, tan skin and very dense bones. Males tend to have very thick and curly facial hair while the females have very long and curly hair.

Genetics and Reproduction

Dwarfs are many in number, and tend to have many children, sometimes ranging from 6 to 12 children.

Growth Rate & Stages

Dwarfs slower than men and Faen.

Ecology and Habitats

Dwarfs live in underground cities and mines, digging into hills and mountains.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Dwarfs have ferocious appetites, and will have hearty meals enough to feed one man for a week or two when their really hungry.

Biological Cycle

Dwarfs live from around 250 to 300 years at most.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Dwarfs have rounder faces with very curly facial hair.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Dwarfs have keen eyesight in the dark, due to them adapting to living underground most of the time.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Tyrvan-Jurltar

Average Technological Level

By the Fourth Era, Dwarfs had created steam powered machines.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Tyrvanik

Historical Figures

Vurtauk - The First of the Dwarfs.
Thrangilahf the Great - First High-King of Tyrvan-Jurltar. Had seven sons who founded the other cities of Tyrvan-Jurltar.
Khurdruck the Fierce - King of Tyrvan-Jurltar who slew Emperor Bothêl of Iléndir.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Dwarfs and Faen established good relations until they were driven apart by the War of Kings and brought back together by the race of men.

Lifespan

Around 250 yeats

Average Height

1.4 meters

Average Weight

125 kg