Dwarf

Dwarves are a stout, strong folk known for their affinity for earth and mechanical things. Though predominantly from the nation of Kai Duren, they can be found all over the world as their skill as mechanics and smiths puts their services in high demand in major cities. 
==Physical Description==
Dwarves are physically short, but more than make up for it in strength. A dwarf male typically stands about 4'6" to 4'11", however their stoutness can make them wider than the burliest human. It is this strength that allows dwarf warriors to hoist massive battleaxes above their heads despite their small size. Female dwarves are slightly shorter on average than males, but no less strong. 
Dwarf males universally have the capacity to grow enormous full beards. Most take great pride in the care of their beards, grooming them daily and trimming it only occasionally. The most notable exception are the King's Hammers, who by tradition never trim their beards and before long must tuck it into their belt during battle. Typically a dwarf who commits a great shame against his race will shave his beard completely. Other dwarves look upon "the beardless" with a mixture of disgust and pity. Contrary to widely held belief by outsiders, female dwarves never grow beards. 
Dwarf skin tones typically run the same range as humans. Their hair color is usally brown, black, or blonde. 
==Culture & Customs==
Dwarves are a proud and stubborn people, and the length of their Ledger of Grudges stands as evidence of their long history of conflicts due to this trait. A common phrase used to describe a very long length of time is "long as a dwarf's grudge." The most famous of their grudges involves the Badland Wars, which despite taking place over 600 years ago still cause relations between elves and dwarves to be icy. 
Dwarves the world over swear loyalty to their king, who rules from the Kai Duren capital of Blackpeak. The king, by dwarf law, may summon any of his subjects from any land in the world at his discretion. This law has caused innumerable headaches for customs officers the world over. 
Dwarves observe four major holidays each year, each one tied to both an element and one of their four ledgers. These parties can last for days- dwarves are well known for feasting enthusiastically. 
==See Also==
*Kai Duren
*Blackpeak
Category:Races