Garbhan
06-02-2006, 02:39 PM
Taken from our site. Figured it'd be useful. This writing has more then one source, grabbed from here and there.
As well as being physically robust Dwarves are also mentally tough. To say that a Dwarf knows his own mind is something of an understatement.
Dwarfs are set in their ways and extremely determined. They are supremely confident in the virtues and values of their civilization, and are openly scornful of the achievements of other ‘less accomplished’ races. This combination of physical and mental durability makes Dwarfs steadfast fighters. They will often fight to the last rather than admit defeat, and rarely run away even if the situation appears hopeless.
Dwarfs take matters of oaths and bargains very seriously indeed. A Dwarf who is unable for some reason to keep a bargain he has made will suffer considerable anguish and loss of face.
Although very determined and matter-of-fact in their daily lives, once a Dwarf snaps his whole life collapses like a mighty tree blown down in the wind. It is because they take such matters so seriously that they rarely forgive acts of betrayal or disloyalty. In fact, if there’s one thing a Dwarf can do better than anything else it is hold a grudge. The Dwarf language has no word for forgiveness, but many subtle variations on revenge, recompense and retribution.
Duty to King and hold is a sacred thing to Dwarfs. A Dwarf bound by oath to serve a King will give his life rather than face the dishonor of failure. A King surrounded by his personal guard is the keep in the center of the army: grim-faced, unyielding and immovable, the living personification of the Dwarf spirit.
Dwarfs are above all very proud individuals and do not cope easily with failure or personal loss. Should a Dwarf suffer some terrible personal tragedy, he will be inconsolable. The loss of his family, his hoard, or failure to uphold a promise can seriously unhinge the mind of any Dwarf. Young Dwarfs forsaken in love often never recover from the blow to their pride. Whatever the cause, Dwarfs who have suffered what they perceive to be a serious loss of honor will often forsake the fellowship of their family and friends for a life of self-imposed exile.
Dwarves have a racial love of gold. This is most commonly observed as a glint in the eyes when jewelry is in sight, or a sped up heartrate at the mention of treasure. Some dwarves, however, have an insatiable lust for the precious metals. Often, these individuals have addictive personalities and tend to be poor at holding on to gold.
This often leads a dwarf to one of two professions: Adventurer or Miner.
As well as being physically robust Dwarves are also mentally tough. To say that a Dwarf knows his own mind is something of an understatement.
Dwarfs are set in their ways and extremely determined. They are supremely confident in the virtues and values of their civilization, and are openly scornful of the achievements of other ‘less accomplished’ races. This combination of physical and mental durability makes Dwarfs steadfast fighters. They will often fight to the last rather than admit defeat, and rarely run away even if the situation appears hopeless.
Dwarfs take matters of oaths and bargains very seriously indeed. A Dwarf who is unable for some reason to keep a bargain he has made will suffer considerable anguish and loss of face.
Although very determined and matter-of-fact in their daily lives, once a Dwarf snaps his whole life collapses like a mighty tree blown down in the wind. It is because they take such matters so seriously that they rarely forgive acts of betrayal or disloyalty. In fact, if there’s one thing a Dwarf can do better than anything else it is hold a grudge. The Dwarf language has no word for forgiveness, but many subtle variations on revenge, recompense and retribution.
Duty to King and hold is a sacred thing to Dwarfs. A Dwarf bound by oath to serve a King will give his life rather than face the dishonor of failure. A King surrounded by his personal guard is the keep in the center of the army: grim-faced, unyielding and immovable, the living personification of the Dwarf spirit.
Dwarfs are above all very proud individuals and do not cope easily with failure or personal loss. Should a Dwarf suffer some terrible personal tragedy, he will be inconsolable. The loss of his family, his hoard, or failure to uphold a promise can seriously unhinge the mind of any Dwarf. Young Dwarfs forsaken in love often never recover from the blow to their pride. Whatever the cause, Dwarfs who have suffered what they perceive to be a serious loss of honor will often forsake the fellowship of their family and friends for a life of self-imposed exile.
Dwarves have a racial love of gold. This is most commonly observed as a glint in the eyes when jewelry is in sight, or a sped up heartrate at the mention of treasure. Some dwarves, however, have an insatiable lust for the precious metals. Often, these individuals have addictive personalities and tend to be poor at holding on to gold.
This often leads a dwarf to one of two professions: Adventurer or Miner.