Dwelf
Offspring of a dwarf and an elf , dwelves are shunned by both societies, viewed as abominations by elf and dwarves alike. Most dwelves are quietly sent to the Feywild shortly after birth, where they are brought up to craft exquisite items for the fey. Over centuries small numbers of dwelves have made their way back to the material plane, where they settle in mostly human settlements. Moving from one all-consuming project to another with a disregard for the events going on beyond the doors of their workshop, dwelves are beings of obsession and single mindedness.
The dwelves are bred for their skills and imbued with a single-minded obsession for crafting. They consider creation, whether it be the forging of a sword, sewing of a garment or painting of a portrait to be the highest form of skill and expression that anyone can aspire to. Most dwelves are assigned a discipline at an early age and spend the rest of their lives perfecting their craft.
A network of twisting vines crawling up the length of the blade; blue, criss crossing bands painted on the border of a portrait; a complex silver web embroidered into the hem of a cloak. Items crafted by a dwelf can usually be identified by the intricate patterns that are etched, woven or painted onto them. Each pattern is unique to the dwelf who made it and incorporates references to the things that the crafter holds most dear, whether that be a small symbol to represent a loved one, or a mathematical pattern read in the numbers of branching lines.
Most dwelves avoid the bustle of large communities, preferring to live solitary lives, or in small communities, where they can focus on their craft. However, these tendencies often clash with their desire for their wares to be admired by others, leading many dwelves to build their workshops along well travelled thoroughfares and maintain odd hours of business dictated by their current mood.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Dwelves tend to have one species take a dominant role in their genetics. For those that have a stronger dwarf bloodline (known as DWelves - with emphasis on the first syllable), they tend to be built a little more stocky and with a tendency to be a little naturally stronger. Those with a dominant elf bloodline (dwELFS, with emphasis on the second syllable) are a bit taller and more slender with a tendency towards quicker reaction times and greater speed and flexibility.
Biological Traits
Most dwelves have slender builds and pale skin that can be tinted any color. Their features are sharp, their hair thick and unruly.
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