Dwur

Dwarves (“dwurfolk”) are about four feet tall, broad-shouldered and muscular, with tan, gray or reddish brown skin and brown or black eyes. Males and females both wear beards, though some females are known to be smooth-faced. Dwarves live long lives, though not as long as elves, and they reproduce slowly.

The stout, sturdy folk of the mountains are considered by most to be the salt of the earth and the keepers of the realms below the surface. They prefer to live underground in vast caverns or tunnel systems where they mine precious metals and gems. They usually don't live in human cities for more than a few weeks at a time. Dwarves have a reputation for being taciturn and grumpy (which is partly deserved), but they make excellent allies in any type of battle or warfare, though it is hard to get them involved in conflicts among those they consider “outsiders”

The Hill Dwur — Hill dwarves are most populous in the Principality of Ulek and the Iron Hills. They are the most common type of dwarves in the Flanaess. They are cooperative with the other races and are especially valuable in battles against giants and humanoids.

The Mountain Dwur — Mountain dwarves are less common, taller, and paler than their hill-dwelling cousins. The Archbarony of Ratik and the Principality of Ulek have the largest populations of mountain dwarves. These folk know secrets of the underground that other races cannot even guess at.

Other — The dwarves are said to have evil counterparts in the derro and duergar (gray dwarves). These dwarves live deeper underground than the hill dwarves. The secrets that they harbor are better left unknown.