Dwarves

Summary
Dwarves are stout, bulky, and often bearded individuals whose smithing potential has never been met by any other race.

Dwarves live in grand underground cities that no army has been able to conquer by conventional means.

Dwarves match Humans in their affinity for armor and weapons but do not wage wars as often as man does.

Dwarven Culture
Dwarven culture is based around beards and smiths. The longer a dwarf can grow his or her beard shows experience and age. A dwarf who can smith a mighty weapon can defend that beard and take others.

A dwarf may leave his underground city in favor of adventure and profit on the surface. This is often seen as treason by their kinsmen and in some extreme cases will not be allowed back into their home.

Most dwarven cities have had a healthy relationship with mankind through trade and blood. Many wars were fought when a trade partner was attacked and the dwarves came to help break the siege. Humans have not forgotten these events as relations with both races have always been good.