Dwarves

Dwarves are the second most populous race of the known world. Their ancestral homeland is the nation of [[Gildenhome], which they have occupied since before written records.

Master craftsmen, expert bankers, and skilled tradesmen, goodly numbers of Dwarves can be found in most any major urban center, often living in (or confined to) ethnic districts. Dwarven goods are accepted as the pinnacle of craft, and are much sought after by the wealthy. Nations rely to one degree or another on Dwarven gold to function, and while Dwarven banks are trusted, Dwarven bankers are often seen as shrewd and legalistic. The general Dwarven philosophy is one of resilience, stoicism, and pursuit of personal excellence.

Gnomes have a particularly complicated relationship with Dwarves, and prejudices vary from Gnome to Gnome.