Dwarves
19th November 2006
Dwarves are almost always under 5 feet tall but they weigh as much as humans thanks to their thick, muscly builds. They grow long beards which are often decorated or braided.
Dwarves are extremely tough and are rarely affected by poison. Dwarves tend to be excellent warriors and prefer fighting in heavy armor expertly crafted to allow good range of motion. Dwarves fight with shield plus axe, shield plus hammer, shield plus spear, shield plus shortwsword, or with one larger weapon such as a battleaxe, long spear, or warhammer. Spears and swords are not as prestigous as hammers and axes, but they are very practical when battling in confined spaces such as tunnels.
Dwarves are very adventurous, and every large city has a “Dwarventown”. The largest Dwarven community is in Orderstorm Mountain.