Half-Dwarf

Half Dwarves are a rare breed in Andrasa, with the iron will of a dwarf, and a formidable size and strength. They are often foul tempered.

Appearance
Half Dwarves often display the same sharp features of a hill dwarf, but lack the same facial hair and short stature. A Half Dwarf might be considered a little shorter than average for a human, but their stockyness and wide shoulders make them stand out.

Culture
Half dwarves are a mixed breed. Many Dwarven families would shun a hill dwarf for giving birth to a half-breed and bringing shame to a family, often leading them to be raised in human culture, but there are some who are accepted by their dwarven lineage.

Many dwarves believe that despite the parents missteps, this new half-breed is still a member of the lineage, and must be accepted with open arms. The half dwarves are raised as if they were no different than any other dwarf, but the obvious disparity often drives Half-Dwarves to work with much more fervor than their full blooded counterparts.

Across all pairings and upbringings, the most common trait of half dwarves is their intense competitiveness and desire to prove themselves to their dwarven families.