Evengar

Legend holds that the Dwarves were hewn from mountain stone by Krendar the Defender. Utilizing their innate connection with earth and rock, they carved out two massive city-states from under the mountains, Thoindyn and Disdarban, which remain to this day. Like the stone from which they were made, Dwarves are stubborn, resolute, persistent, and steadfast. They live for several human lifetimes, often hundreds of years.

Appearance

The Dwarves are marked by stout bodies and tough skin which they tout as being leftovers from their beginnings as solid rock. Dwarves are in general shorter than humans, but on average appear around 4' to 5' weighing in around 150 to 200 pounds. Most famously, Dwarves are hairier than the other races and always sport a large beard (even women will grow a beard, but many customarily keep it shaved). Dwarves keep their long beards and hair well-groomed and styled, usually with braids and fancy clasps.

Dwarves are typically found wearing tunics made of leather or sturdy cloth. Women sometimes wear dresses. Adventurers are typically found in chain mail or heavy armor under a vestment. Dwarves often adorn themselves with bracelets, rings, amulets, and earrings crafted of the fine metals and gems that they mine.

Personality

As mentioned above, Dwarves are stubborn and resolute, but also loyal and persistent. Dwarves value friendships and family, but are cautious and suspicious around strangers. They can be quick to anger and slow to forgiveness. Dwarves are boastful and proud, but rarely lie, and all Dwarves can point out another's good points along with the bad. Dwarves are not often scholarly or headsmart, but they are often very wise and insightful.

Habitat

There are two massive subterranean Dwarven city-states, Disdarban and Thoindyn. Many Dwarves make their homes here amongst the ancient halls of stone. Other Dwarves take up residence on the surface in well-crafted homes in the mountains or hills. Few Dwarves live among humans, but it happens occasionally.

Dwarven homes are usually entirely carved out of rock and earth. Those on the surface are usually built into the side of a cliff or amongst a group of boulders. Humans describe surface Dwarven homes as well-made but uncomfortable; they regard the Dwarven homeland as awe inspiring and majestic.

Max Caps

• Endurance 12
• Agility 8
• Intellect 8
• Courage 12