Dwarves

There are two varieties of Dwarves that exist on Valdesoth, one being the standard Dwarf that one might think of and then the Talpa. Typically shorter than most of other races, they average out to be about three to four feet tall. They are typically very strong as well, rumors report that Dwarves can lift many times their own weight and will regularly wrestle with creatures much larger than them for sport.
They are incredibly resilient, built for the tough terrain of the mountains and the life of cave dwelling. They’re very broad in stature and hairy, often having beards and long hair. Many Dwarves file down their claw-like fingernails, as they can hinder their tool usage. Sometimes misconstrued as being dirty, Dwarves have rigorous hygiene traditions brought on by their hair and nails, both of which must be kept well as they may become a hindrance underground.
While both the Dwarves and their cousins, the Talpa, are adept at living underground, it is the Talpa who truly call it home.
== The Talpa ==
They have spectacular night vision and can see in almost total darkness; their eyes are often thought to be entirely black because their pupils can expand to twice the diameter of a Human’s pupil, though altogether are only about 75% of the size. Unfortunately, their eyes are not adapted to perform in direct sunlight, which means they can get flash blinded very easily. To counteract this, Dwarves that venture out into the open world will wear thick goggles, like the Drow do, which prevents direct light from hitting their eyes.
Category:Denizens of the Realms