The great craftsmen of the realm, the dwarves are native to the Elder Mountains and the island empire of Yrken, which they share with the halflings. They also have a strong hold in the government of the Stone River Valley, with the presence of the Ironheart clan in the council of Ellestin.
A dwarfs family is his clan. These don’t necessarily need to be bonds of blood, but they are strong bonds of love nonetheless.