Dwarf: Masters of Steel and Stone

Averaging 4 feet in height, the Dwarves of Norrath are short but solidly built and have long been one of Norrath's strongest races. The race is marked with large noses and ears, and they are often heavier than they appear. Dwarves take great pride in their facial hair, often adopting ancient styles worn by their ancestors. The men will sport long braids in both their hair and beards and even the women sometimes wear light beards. Dwarves often view a beard's fullness as a sign of prestige.

Although known for their bravery and sense of honor, Dwarves are not known particularly for their intellect. Wise and strong, dwarves make good priests as well as fighters.

Profile: Starting City Qeynos Alignment Good Racial Language Dwarven Racial Homeland Kaladim Mythical Creator Brell Serilis Traditional Roles Priest, Fighter
Racial Attributes Strength 22 Agility 16 Stamina 25 Intelligence 12 Wisdom 25

Background:

Created by Brell Serilis, dwarves are stout and strong. The dwarves carved their ancestral home of Kaladim deep into the dense rock of the Butcherblock Mountains. They are excellent miners and possess an abiding love for stone and earth, harvesting precious gems from their depths. Dwarves take pride in their work and dwarven armor and weaponry is well known for its high quality and durability. They often decorate their work with extravagant designs and runes, showing their love for beauty yet practicality. The buildings within the city of Kaladim were decorated with ornate carvings on the stonework, showing yet again the pride Dwarven Artisans took in their work. In honor of their ancestral homeland, many dwarves mark their faces with symbols of their sacred earth. Dwarves are the most faithful of friends but the most ferocious of enemies. It is not wise to get on the wrong side of a dwarf!

Faith:

Dwarves are devoted to their creator, Brell. No matter how long his direct influence has been absent from their lives, their faith will not waver.