Dwarf

Class Affinities (?): Disciple, Shaman, Warrior

Moderate Skill Affinities (?): Blacksmithing, Herbalism, Mining

Weak Skill Affinities (?): Armed Combat, Armored Combat, Fortitude, Medicine, Merchantry, Specialty Action, Spell Blast, Weapon Specialization, World Lore

Denizens of the mountain halls, dwarves are a stout but proud race renowned for their hardy constitutions as well as their skill with steel. Although they tend to come across as surly to surface-dwellers, their ties to the other civilized races of Orn run as ancient and deep as the mountains themselves.

Physical Description

Dwarves are shorter than humans and taller than gnomes, sometimes being as wide as they are tall. Although they tend to be dirty from hard labor, often in mines or forges, all dwarves (even females) sport long beards that are well-kept as a matter of pride.

Personality

Dwarves are noted among other races as being especially rude and stand-offish. In truth, dwarven culture places high value on blunt honesty. On top of that, many dwarves are accustomed to living in close, even cramped, quarters where such insensitivity is more often taken for being at ease with one's companions. In a way, then, rudeness is often a dwarf's way of being friendly, although not always.

Dwarves are also known for their dedication to craftsmanship. Dwarven-made armor and weapons in particular are prized by many for the high quality and durability imparted by their meticulous creators.

Relations

Dwarves tend to relate well to other long-lived races such as elves and empyreans, despite their distrust of magic. They are fond of gnomes in particular, who they treat as cousins if not outright kin. They tend to be wary of fairies, however, whose flighty nature conflicts with the dwarves' more structured mindset. And they harbor a deep-seated hatred of uordeq, who they see as thieves and murderers.

Dwarf Adventurers

Due to their hardy constitutions, strict work ethic, and steadfast loyalty, dwarves are well suited to the life of an adventurer. In an adventuring party, dwarves are most often at the forefront of every engagement, acting as a solid bulwart to protect their companions. And while a dwarf's trust is not easy to earn, it is said that, once it has been given, one cannot hope to have a more stalwart ally.

Costuming Requirements

Dwarven characters must wear long, prosthetic beards. Many dwarves favor kilts and similar attire.

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