Dwarf

Dwarves are a well known race that look very close to humans, but are notably short and bulky. Their mines and and metal work are well known throughout Mid Realm as the finest handiwork.

Distinctions
Dwarves are, as stated, shorter than most civilized races of their tier. They stand at 5'4", and weigh 125 pounds on average. However this is not their most notable feature, as males grow very thick beards at an early age, which they often keep well kept. some may decorate their beards with jewelry such as gold rings.

History
Dwarves can trace their history to their home land, Winterfall, where their ancestors lived off the harsh land. They developed ways to mine stone and coal, using them to make homes to withstand the cold.

It was around the Second Era when they joined in settlements, some even containing other races such as Humans and even Orcs, who provided their own services for success. Late in the second era, the Winterfall Empire was created, unifying Winterfall and preparing for the eventual carnage that was escalating towards by the Third Era.

Culture
Lifestyle

Dwarves live their lives revolving around metal. Their biggest trade is ore, and most dwarves settlements are built near are around a number of mines. From a young age, Dwarves learn the value of these ores, and they learn to use their potential. Their father's teach them how to mine and their mothers teach them how to use a forge.

Dwarves not only know how to mine and forge, they've also learned to fight. raids on their mines are common, but a Dwarf wearing heavy armor wielding a heavy weapon is a force to be reckoned with.