Dwarf

Dwarves are a diminutive race in the world of Skeleton Knight In Another World.

Background
The Dwarven race were once common throughout the Northern continent, however like the elves and beastmen, they were ruthlessly persecuted by humanity. The dwarves suffered the most, as during what was called the Dwarven Tragedy the Leburan Empire led the hunts on the dwarven people. This time was a period of severe and cruel acts human history, that resulted in the dwarven race being erased from the continent. While the humans believed that they were wiped to extinction, the dwarves survived, having formed an alliance with the elves for safety. Currently the remaining dwarves are living secluded in the forest capital Maple.

Appearance
Dwarves were humanoids that stood only 130 centimeters tall. They were covered in muscle and males possessed a thick beard that extended past their chin and had slight points to their ears.

Abilities
Dwarves possess superior metallurgic knowledge. In fact, besides the elves they were originally one of two races with the skills to work with mithril.

Culture
Dwarves were renowned for their peerless skills in metallurgy and was the envy of humans. After they were nearly wiped out by humanity, the remaining dwarves accepted the invitation of the elves of the Great Canada Forest to isolate themselves there. It was there the two races combined their skills to build the city of Maple where. In the present a dwarf holds a seat on the council of elders of the nation.

Trivia

 * The dwarves skill in working with mithril would be one of the factors that caused them to withdraw from the world, after the humans sought the secret of how to craft it.