Sundered Dwarves
Unlike most dwarves, sundered dwarves live on the surface. Once hill or mountain dwarves, they were cut off from their kin and traditional ways of life. Where deep dwarves went downward, sundered dwarves were forced onto the surface.
Driven there by volcanoes or earthquakes that shattered their subterranean homes, or while hiding from giants, finding no safe haven underground, they were forced above. Some may even have chosen to abandon their homes and give up the subterranean life after the depredations of the Giant Wars.
Over the centuries sundered dwarves adapted as best they could to life on the surface. Their natural skill at crafts have been put to good use in carpentry, leather working, and weaving among more traditional dwarven crafts.
Sundered dwarves may be found living among other races. They may make up the majority of the inhabitants in a district, or small groups of them may be found living or adventuring with other races.
Although their traditional homes are gone, sundered dwarves continue to follow the crafts, especially mining and smithing. Many have established themselves in humans or halflings villages, working as smiths and carpenters.
With a height of 4'2" to 5 feet, a typical sundered dwarf is slightly taller than a mountain dwarf, but of slimmer build, weighing on average about 155 pounds. Their skin is usually lighter than a hill dwarf's, more pink than brown. Hair colors range from dark with tinges of blue to burgundy with hints of purple.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Aznealynn, Brasi, Cona, Dadahl, Filgoni, Hara, Kagna, Kelavia, Merev, Naden, Seja, Yozzgret
Masculine names
Beragand, Beric, Drosi, Filbor, Glaine, Gurfir, Keth, Kor, Nembir, Thranim, Thrumin, Volen, Volgan
Family names
Ashshield, Blessedhorn, Cavemantle, Duskstone, Earthcoat, Heavyback, Hornforged, Platemaker, Snowbeard, Woldcloak
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
All dwarves express great pride in their beards and are meticulous in their grooming.
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