Most dwarves harbor a passionate hatred for things like orcs and goblins and other underlings like that.They value family ties quite strongly, they’re kind of based on North’s, uh, cultures in that regard. Dwarves often adventure out of a desire for gold or looking for ancient armor and...
I certainly don't think it was intended as such, actually; I think Gary Gygax simply wanted a rationale for why Elves, Dwarves etc wouldn't just be so much better than humans that they'd take over the world - and he wanted to encourage players to take human characters because he ...
Dwarves: Short, stocky, stern, and strong. They have a connection to the earth and often live in mountains or underground lands. Stat modifiers: +2 Constitution Elves: Tall, long-lived, aloof, and connected to nature. Elves live in harmony with the natural world around them. Stat modifiers...