Dwarves

The dwarves are a race on the Northern Continent. They are renowned for their excessive drinking habits, but are one of the most unified people in the world.

Appearance
The average dwarf has a long beard and is four feet tall.

The War Against the Giants
Over fifty years ago, the Dwarves waged a war against the Giants, the other prominent race on the Northern Continent. During the night, the giant Hadrik attacked one of their civilian villages, mistakenly believing that it harbored hidden soldiers, and killed many innocents, including women and children. By the time the war ended, it had been over a decade and children had grown to have wives and families.

Taverns and Drinking
Due to the harsh northern weather conditions, tavern-frequenting is a common way to stay warm during the freezing nights. Dwarves are renowned for their excessive drinking. There are rumors that they have ale running through their blood, and fail to hold grudges after a night of alcohol. Drinking is seen as a means of bringing people together, and the dwarves are one of the most unified people in the world, matching the impressive strength of their dwarven ale.