Hill Dwarf

The most numerous of the Dwarven Population, this race lives just under the surface in cities carved from barrows and caves. They have a strong will and even stronger sense of tradition.

Appearance
Short and sturdy with strongly defined rigid facial features, dwarves often give the impression of a man chiseled from stone.

Hill Dwarves often sport braided hair and beards, with a maroon being the most common color. The alternative to elaborately braided beards, is wild and messy. Very few dwarves would display their beards any way inbetween, and far far fewer would dare shave them.

contrary to rumors, female dwarves do not grow beards. However sideburns are not uncommon.

Culture
Hill dwarf culture is one of the most rigidly defined in almost of Andrasa. A hill dwarfs entire culture is built around his or her family and it's legacy. Your name, job or accomplishments are often considered secondary to those of your parents.

Due to this strong sense of family, there also comes a sense of duty to carry on your families name and legacy. Hill Dwarves have very defined gender roles in their society and often shun family members who display uncharacteristic traits or "inappropriate sexual deviancy" (homosexuality).

Hill Dwarves often pray for guidance from their ancestors, as their believe in death their ancestors remain in contact with mortal plane, tethered by their families connection.