Dwarf

Feodran dwarves are shorter, stocker humanoids, characterized by solid builds and rich, luxurious facial hair on both the males and females. Dwarves also have slightly retracted first toes that are slightly opposable, making them typically excellent climbers. A few genetic lineages have slightly tapered (though rarely fully pointed) ears, though most dwarves have rounded ears similar to humans. Their fleshtones are typically swarthy, reddish-brown or nearly brick red to pale gold for some lineages. Adult dwarves range from 2'6" to 5'6" tall, with the average being about 4'. Weight-wise they go from 150 lbs to 335 for taller or broader dwarves. Hair color on dwarves is usually dark, the lightest being a deep auburn and most commonly medium to dark brown. Most dwarves have curly hair, ranging from tight curls of wiry strands to looser curls of thick strands. Dwarven eye colors are typically gray or grayish-green, with smaller occurences of brownish, black, or even red. Dwarves tend to gray at a fairly young and consistent age (about 40 years old). Lifespans on dwarves are usually around 180 years, with dwarves considered youthful until they begin to go gray around 40 at which point they begin to gain acceptance as adult members of their societies. Some elder dwarves claim to be up to 325 years, but the actual upper bound is closer to 275, though because of the Homefire Sickness which manifests in about 90% of dwarves by the time they reach the age of 150 and causes aging dwarves to grow ill if they stray too far from their homes, elderly dwarven adventurers are exceedingly rare.

Feodrian dwarves live mostly in mountainous areas in keeps that are most commonly built directly into rocks or the sides of mountains. Dwarves provide gems, stone, metals, minerals, weapons, and technology.

Related Organizations

• Forgecarvers
• Kighdun
• Skyedge Watchers
• Songshields

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