Dwarves, Mountain, White and their rarer siblings, live exactly 200 years. This is counted from their first breath as infants to when their hearts stop beating. Magical diseases, poisons, mishaps and violence can kill a dwarf sooner, but unlike humans they do not suffer from natural diseases. It is said the gods made them this way so that they may become masters of their arts yet strive at all times, knowing their lifespan is finite. 

Standard OSE Dwarf
Language: Dwarven, Common, Goblin-folk, Cave-Tongue

Mountain dwarves are a religious, conservative people who worship numerous mountain gods and eschew all magical practices save the enchantment of magical items. They see magic as a form of laziness and taint. Their cultural outlook is serious, principled and judgemental. 

Dwarves of both sexes stand 4’-5’ tall and are often broad of shoulder. Their skin varies between ebony and ruddy pink. They are hairy and use hairstyles and beards to demonstrate rank and career, although exactly how differs from population to population. 

They most commonly live in halls dug into the sides of mountains, sometimes taking advantage of pre-existing caves. They choose areas that can provide shelter, food and water whenever possible. They also build strong watch forts, towers and long walls to guard their realms in dangerous places.