#dwarfposting

Dwarves:

have eyebrow whiskers like cats

improved night vision from tapetum lucidum (the eye mirror thing that makes dog/cat pupils look red when photographed with the flash on)

nictitating membranes (third eyelids) to protect from dust and rocks

dense eyelashes also to protect from dust and rocks

increased heat resistance & naturally higher body temp

very strong immune systems, a dwarf getting sick is considered a bit of a bad omen

beads, piercings, and braids have meanings depending on shape, size, number of locks (for braids), etc.

parents often braid a lock of their children's hair into their own (though not exclusive to parents, lovers also practice this with each others hair)

disabled dwarves are highly cared for, accommodated, and respected, especially those disabled from battle

use beard/hair oils, some scented with pine/other trees or spices like cinnamon or clove

Hobbits:

have tufted tails like jerboas

improved senses of smell and hearing

ears are actually round but have fur tufts that make them pointed

have subtle animal-like markings on their skin (some too subtle to see)

have whiskers roughly in the sideburns area of the face

great circulation, hands/feet almost never cold

use flora infused fragrances, especially citrus, berries, herbs and tree scents

Elves:

can regrow limbs over long periods of time (a significant amount of time even for an elf)

slow metabolisms & naturally low body temp

hair and nails grow very slowly, long hair/nails is considered impressive and attractive

the irises of their eyes are subtly smaller than the other races', making them look a bit uncanny

their skin is a bit sensitive, so self care is important and valued

their skin is also naturally paler, but not pale as in white/light toned, but pale as in desaturated, pallid, a little goth/vampire/undead-like

honestly. I think it’d be really cool if they had literal blue blood (which could also explain where the term ‘blue-blood’ as in ‘noble/high ranking’ comes from)

Elf: enormous bolts of electricity from the sky that sometimes kill people or set forests on fire

Dwarf: ....

Elf: after they happen the sky roars at you

Dwarf: you're not selling me on this whole "living above ground" thing

Down the center is my masterfully rendered spiral staircase. On the left are my kitchen and my barracks. On the right is the abandoned mine that I accidentally broke into! I decided that this mine runs along the Y and Z axes, instead of the X and Y axes, and so I'm only able to encounter it at this slice.