Dwarves are part of the Empire now. The live in the Northlands in caves and mountains and mines. Why they call it the Northlands since it is the west coast of the continent is unknown, but they found it so they got to name it. Some call it the Bearded Coast in a derrogatory manner. Dwarves are tough individuals. As tough as the mountains that spawn them, or so they say. Their infant mortality rate is very low, with perhaps as many as nine of ten dwarven children reaching the age of six. They are a very slow-maturing race, reaching their majority at an average of 50. A note here, though… Dwarves may be physically mature at an earlier age, but until they prove themselves with a skill, they are not considered "adults". A Dwarf can expect to live as long as 220 or so, keeping their energy and vigor until just before they join their ancestors.