Dwarves.

Dwarves are like humans, but short. Dwarves are a sturdy people, muscles hard as the stone they carved their empire into. beards and alcohol are quite important to them, and have a love of good company.

Basic Information

Anatomy

shorter than humans. their muscles are a bit larger than most humans. their noses are also wider than humans most of the time. 4 limbs, bones and muscles that are shorter but more dense than humans.

Genetics and Reproduction

exactly the same as humans

Ecology and Habitats

they can also live wherever they want, but most of their population has carved an underground empire.

Dietary Needs and Habits

omnivores.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

males all have beards, sometimes braiding them and adorning them with metal and jewels as a status symbol. females have long hair, which they treat like men treat their beards

Geographic Origin and Distribution

all over the place, though mostly underground

Average Intelligence

same as humans

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

same as humans, though they can sometimes have a better sense of sight.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

mostly the same as humans, but spelled differently

Major Organizations

Numidian empire

Beauty Ideals

like the humans, it depends on who you ask. but generally, long decorated beards/hair are considered attractive

Gender Ideals

same as arstotzka.

Courtship Ideals

similar to most humans, though gifts made by hand are held in much higher regard. also alcohol, dwarves enjoy alcohol quite a bit

Relationship Ideals

same as humans, but there's a large belief that to truly know if you love someone, get drunk with them to see who they truly are.

Average Technological Level

cannons, automatons powered by a combination of magic and steam power, almost modern plumbing system, a train system throughout their empire, explosives.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common (english in my case) Dwarven (sounds similar to Gaelic)

Common Etiquette Rules

same as humans mostly. but dwarves in numidia see buying people a drink as an immense compliment, and if you reject it, you're seen as rude.

Common Dress Code

same as humans, though shoes are more liked as they walk on rock a lot

Culture and Cultural Heritage

same as most of Terra, though dwarves can also join various cults and the like

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

same as most humans, but a sign of friendship is having a dwarf buy you a drink, and it's rude to reject said drink.

Common Taboos

same as humans.

Historical Figures

Jack Mklain- current emperor of numidia. Finn stonearm- general of the numidian army. Cundir- founder of numidia, man who ended the numidian civil war.

Common Myths and Legends

same as the rest of Terra.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

dwarves are stereotypically alcoholics. however, their relations with the other races are just fine in general.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

Humans

Lifespan

60 years

Average Height

3'5/104 centimeters

Average Weight

Male: 185-200 lbs/81.64 - 90.71 kilos Female:160-180lbs/ 72.57-81.64 kilos

Average Physique

more muscular than humans, but much shorter

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking