No other creature can craft a suit of armor or sword as magnificently or as perfectly as a dwarf. Dwarven weapons and armor are universally regarded as the best in the world. Only Jotan and Kobold arms and armor even come close.

Dwarves were so traumatized by the horrors of they unleashed on the world during the great war (Elf/Dwarf War) that they have forsaken all use of magic. Although some still use magic items.

The Dwarves are small in size, have great nightvision and other underground ablilites make them ideal for negotiating with and fighting other subterranean races. They are also perfect explorers of underground lairs and ruins, as well as in excavating ruins. building tunnels and digging mines. Like most creatures born of a subterranean existence, dwarves have many natual abilities suited for life underground.

Physical appearance:  Dwarves are a short, husky people with powerful muscles, broad shoulders, ruddy complexions, weathered looks, white hair and aged appearance. Even young dwarves tend to look older than they are, in part, because of their rugged looks, habit of growing beards, and the fact that their hair turns white at approximately 40 years of age.

Size: 3-4 feet tall Weight 100 to 200 pounds  (mostly muscle) Average Life Span 250+ years, some have lived up to 500

Natural Ablities: In addition to the dwarf's high physical attributes, they also have nightvision 90 ft plus an aptitude for weapon design, mechanics, building and manufacturing which provides bonuses in many skill area.

Magic: Most dwarves love to use magic items, weapons and armor, however, all dwarves have forsaken the stufy and practice of magic in all its forms. Not a single dwarf has practiced magic in over 7,000 years.

Habitat: Dwarves are found througout the known world, but are most common to the western Empire, old kingdom. mostly the subterranean mountains.

Favorite Weapons:  Battle axe, throwings axes, throwing knives, picks, large swords (often worn on the back) and long handled war hammers, maces, hercules clubs, morning stars, and magic weapons.