The Dwarves are an ancient race. As long as there has been recorded history, 
the Dwarves have inhabited wondrous underground caves and caverns, hoarding 
the valuable gems and metals they use to craft elaborate and highly valuable 
suits of mail, jewelry, and weaponry. They don't often put their trusts in 
other races, and they may often seem unfriendly around strange peoples. Be 
careful not to mistake this for hostility, however, for if you are lucky 
enough to gain their trust, the bond will last as long as you live. Dwarves 
are short, very sturdy, and become terrifying fighters when angered or 
endangered.

    STR: Very Strong    INT: Average        WIS: Dim-Witted
    DEX: Slow           CON: Healthy        CHR: Average

They have always been a kind unto themselves, crafting weapons that
compensate damage for the slow prowess they possess.  Dwarves have been know
to die, if their weapons were not strong enough to kill their prey in one
swift blow.

Dwarves also possess some innate magical abilities rewarded them by other
races such as the Elves for the fine weapons and valuable jewels dwarves
will sometimes share.