Dwarf

Dwarves are short and stout creatures mostly inhabiting the northern Mountains of Madness in Astraea. They are shorter than humans but taller than halflings, taking advantage of their size when possible and relying on their robustness and strength when not. The average dwarf is steady, observant and composed both during work and combat, yet able to rage with fierce zeal and persistence when the situation calls for it. While a dwarf prefers to plan forward to overcome challenges, many of them easily lose their temperament and self-restraint when exposed to conditions stirring their feelings and concerns.

In past ages, the dwarves rarely left the safety of their mountain fortresses, spending their time on refining metal and stone into powerful weapons and beautiful jewelry. However, with recent changes they've begun to send scouts and emissaries out to other races and even founding a certain faction with the humans. They love history and value exploration and liberty highly.