Dwarf

"Yer late, Elf!" came the rough edge of a familiar voice. Bruenor Battlehammer walked up the back of his dead foe, disregarding the fact that the heavy monster lay on top of his elven friend. In spite of the added discomfort, the dwarf's long, pointed, often-broken nose an gray streaked though still-fiery red beard came as a welcome sight to Drizzt, "Knew Id find ye in trouble if I came out an' looked for ye!" -R.A. Salvatore, The Crystal Shard

Basic Information

Anatomy

Bold an hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warrior, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Thought they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can weigh as much as a human standing nearly two feet taller.

Growth Rate & Stages

Dwarves mature at the same rate as Humans, but they’re considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 350 years.

Ecology and Habitats

Dwarven Kingdoms stretch deep beneath the mountains where the dwarves mine gems and precious metals and forge items of wonder. They love the beauty an artistry of precious metals and fine jewelery, and in some dwarves this love festers into avarice. Whatever wealth they cant find in their mountains, they gain through trade. They dislike boats, so enterprising humans and halflings frequently handle trade in dwarven goods along water routes. Trustworthy members of other races are welcome in dwarf settlements,thought some areas are off limits even to them.

Additional Information

Social Structure

The chief unit of dwarven society is the clan, an dwarves highly value social standing. Even dwarves who live far from their own kingdoms chersh their clan identities and affiliations, recognize related dwarves, and invoke their ancestors' names in oaths an curses. To be clanless is the worst fate that can befall a dwarf.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Dwarves in other lands are typically artisans, especially weaponsmiths, armorers, and jewelers. Some become mercenaries or bodyguards, highly sought after for their courage and loyalty.

Facial characteristics

Many dwarves including women have beards

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Darkvision: Accustomed to life Underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim Conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in Darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in Darkness, only Shades of Gray.

Lifespan

350 years

Average Height

4-5 feet

Average Weight

150 lbs

Average Physique

Short and Stocky

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged red,but most common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth.