How to roleplay a Dwarf
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Dwarves
1. Given the physical apearance of a Dwarf and the limitations of UO's inabltiy to make a miget sized Avatar. A dawrf will mainy have to rely on their Profile and behavior to give off the impression that they are a dwarf.
2. Dwarves are excelent crafters. This by all means makes it common for a dwarven fighter to also have some seconday skill in one or more trades. The most common trade would be a blacksmith.
3. Dwarves favor axes over any other weapon. This is a weapon of pride as it is often a weapon that is passed down from generation to generation. Armor also holds great value as a dwarf will use any armor which suits him best. Helms tend to look more like norse helms with dwarven glyphs and stories.
4. Dwarves are stout yet short for their size, Males tend to grow their beards long and carry a temper that can often lead them into more danger than they can handle. Dwarven beards tend to be braided and tended to quite regularly. All dwarves favor a good fight. Natural enemies are mainly the Orcish hordes and undead. Dwarves are known for thier distrust of the elves.
5. Dwarves tend to be heavy drinkers as well, and as such are often seen in pubs out drinking the most strongest of men in sight. Dwarven men also tend to enjoy tales of valor and will often tell tales of their own. regardless if its true or not.
6. Dwarves are full of pride. A dwarf that is insulted will attack to regain his honor. even if it means certain death for the dwarf.
7. Dwarves make excellent fighters in battles. Often favoring a frontal assault over any form of whimpy tactics in their opinions. The more outnumbered the dwarf, the happier he is in combat. Its even a great tale of valor if he should survive.
Along with the pride, Dwarves hold a very strong sense of brotherhood, their kin and family lines are very important to them. Dwarves would rather die fighting then leave any number of their own behind, they will do whatever it takes for eachother.
Dwarves are both excellent engineers and tacticians, often combining the two. They have lots of experience in battle strategy and are quick to manipulate the land around them to fit them best in battle.
Dwarven life expectancy ranges in the centuries, it is not uncommon for a dwarf in his prime to be fighting right along side his fathers/ancestors, who are just as strong as they ever were.