In Summery, Dwarves are a hardy race that live under the mountains. They are known for their superior ability to craft stone and metal (Metal and Stone Affinity Enhancement), most notably the precious metals Mythril and Adamantite. Their underground halls, among the oldest structures, date back thousands of years. Throughout the ages, the Dwarves have clashed with the Orcs, Giants, and Goblins, and they consider these races historical enemies (they suffer a -2 reaction roll from these hate-filled races). Although the Dwarves are secretive and standoffish, they have nonetheless formed a bond with honest and hardworking individuals. Dwarven trust is not easily gained; it is as valuable and lasting as a coat of Mythril mail.

The average dwarf is 4’2” to 5” feet high, weighs about 150 to 200 pounds, and possesses a stocky and muscular frame with sanguine cheeks and dark eyes. Their skin is lightly tan, and their hair is white, black, gray, red, or brown. A dwarven lifespan is about 200 to 240 years. They also are not very fond of water and have a difficult time swimming (-1), and they are not great at riding animals (-1 to Land Based Riding checks). On the other hand, dwarves are very active and laborious and well known for being persistent in labor and hardship. Honor and membership in the clan are also very important for the Dwarven race. When they fight, their pride and rage are often feared among their enemies. Dwarves make excellent warriors and tacticians. Dwarves receive one free Clan Craft skill of choice at character generations and Survival (underground).  Dwarves are naturally resistant to magic cast directly at them and gain a +2 to such resistance rolls (Superior Magic Resistance Talent). Further, they resist poisons/toxins better than humans gaining a +1 to such rolls.  Due to their extended lifespan, Dwarves gain a bonus skill of choice at character generation.  Finally, dwarven clans often champion a clan weapon (melee or propelled weapon of choice) and receive a +1 to hit with the clan weapon.  

Dwarves are secretive about everything, but about their language and names, they are especially reticent. In fact, dwarves refuse to reveal their "given-names" to any but another dwarf whom they trust. Every dwarf has another name, derived from an ancient human language, which is used when dealing with others. Names like Fundin and Dalin are not given names but rather ‘use-names.’

 Dwarves consider mating with other races an affront to the Dwarven culture and will not knowingly participate in such a union. Though scarcely known, Dwarves can produce offspring with Gnomes and Halflings. Unions with Gnomes produce a hybrid, which closely resembles a Halfling; this may be the source of the Halfling race. Dwarf and Halfling unions produce Dwarven children. Dwarves are not naturally fertile with the other races.