Ancestry and lineage is important to them, and they tend to be steadfast in their beliefs. They tend to be against change and they respect tradition and custom above all else. This longevity gives dwarves a different perspective on the world to the likes of humans and halflings, and gives them different priorities.ĭwarves can be compared to the mountains that are so beloved to them.

The lifespan of a dwarf is around 400 years, which is not as long as elves but far longer than shorter lived races like humans. Male dwarves are often bald, which accentuates their impressive beards even further. Women can also grew facial hair, which is unusual for humanoids. Dwarves take very special care of their beard and it can be worn even more derocatively than their hair. The beard is a point of pride for males and can be an indicator of social status. Dwarves can have black, brown, grey and sometimes red colored hair. Dwarves normally wear their hair long, often with many braids and decorative styles.

This is because they are quite compact and dense in comparison with humans.ĭwarven skin ranges from dark brown to pale and ruddy, depending on the subrace. They tend to be broad and muscular, and despite their short stature they weigh more or less the same as a human. Most dwarves are under 5 feet tall with many of them reaching little over 4 feet in height.

Mountain dwarf vs hill dwarf