Dwarves

"Dwarves, or "stonefolk" are a race whose origin story is... not so ridiculous to me. The idea that they were originally stone, sand, or earth of some kind given life seems uncomfortably likely when you explore their kingdom. The Anuket empire is truly an amazing architectural achievement- made almost entirely of sandstone. As well, many of the dwarves I've met subsisted entirely on a diet of dirt and sand, which seems impossible if they were not once, long ago, quite literally dirt themselves. It doesn't do much to explain their magnificent beards, however."

-Patricia Morello, "On Ioglith and it's Many Facets of Civilization"

Physical Traits
Dwarves are shorter than humans, but not nearly as diminutive as halflings or gnomes. They can range from around 4'2 to 5'4 at the tallest. Dwarves are bipedal and tend to have relatively thick frames, with arms that usually hang by their knees, and legs that are relatively short in proportion to their torsos. They have rounded ears set into the side of their head. They tend to have tan or brown skin, and those that dwell within Kthonos are said to be purple in colour.

Dwarves grow hair over most of their body- especially around their face. Dwarven beards have been known to reach knee-length after a mere week of uninterrupted growth.

Diet
Dwarves are technically herbivores, but they are capable of consuming earth and minerals to gain sustenance.

Lifespan
Dwarves generally live around 200.

Reproduction
Dwarves give live birth, after a period of pregnancy that typically lasts a full year. Dwarves only ever have one child per pregnancy.

Population
Dwarves are most commonly found within the kingdom of Anuket, especially around the riverlands. Some live along with the elves and orcs of the coasts and mountains, but they are all but nonexistant within the halfling empire.