Dwarves

Dwarves are the most rare of all the main races, only some of the sub-races and half-races are more rare than Dwarves. Most Dwarves come from the colder northern regions or their cities will be found in higher elevations in the southern regions. In contrary to popular belief not all Dwarves live underground, the majority of them actually live above ground. Although they will mostly be found in mountains or hills, and it's actually quite rare to see Dwarves in coastal villages or in your typical farming village, and if they do they mostly occupy the trade of blacksmith or mason.

Dwarves are know to build impressive cities or trading posts. Dwarven cities are almost exclusively inhabited by Dwarves. Of the non-dwarven inhabitants, the most common are humans. Elves and orcs are a very rare sight in Dwarven cities, even as traders or travellers.

Dwarves are known for being the best crafters and inventors of the world, and they are of course known for their vast mines.

Physical Traits
Dwarves have superior strength compared to Humans and have lower agility, their stamina is highest of all the races but their speed is the lowest. Dwarves have a natural resistance to respiratory diseases and are used to the thin air that is mostly found high in the mountains or deep inside the mines. Dwarves are also more resistant to cold temperatures due to their thick, insulating skin. Do to their hearty constitutions, Dwarves have a natural resistance to poison.

Appearance
Dwarves mostly have red, brown or black hair. Lighter hair color variations are rare and usually indicate some past non-dwarven heritage. The average male dwarf stands around 133cm and the average female around 125cm. Dwarves all grow beards, male and female alike. A dwarf without the ability to grow a beard is unheard of, and a dwarf who lost their beard would be akin to a human losing an arm. While Dwarven females also grow beards, it will generally remain shorter and will grow slower. Dwarves begin growing their beards even before birth, but the beard grows slowly and stays thin until the dwarf reaches maturity.

Male dwarves mature around the age of 25, females around the age of 30. The average Dwarf lives until the age of 260 years old, but there are rare case where some Dwarves are able to reach the age of 350. The oldest dwarf documented without magical enhancements was a man aged 421. Most Dwarves are still in good physical condition when they die.