**Population:** 800,000,000 The dwarves of the [[Astromundi Cluster]] could not be happier. Here they have been able to create their great citadels, as well as hundreds of asteroid mining colonies. Their habit of tunneling within asteroids and planetoids has made it very difficult to harm a dwarven settlement and has also given them access to fabulous mineral wealth. Relatively few in number, the dwarves have still managed to become quite a famed military power. This is based mainly on the strength and skill of dwarven mercenaries, who can be found fighting on both sides of a given conflict. True to the mercenary code, dwarves will fight for the highest bidder. Other than their forays into the mercenary side of war, the dwarves have pretty much been left alone. Their impregnable fortresses are valuable, but not worth the massive effort it would take to conquer them. Thus, the dwarves enjoy a peaceful existence, with the exception of those who choose warfare as a way of life; only those willing to fight do so. A seem-ngly ideal existence indeed, among the war-torn Astromundi Cluster. ## Individuals The average dwarf is happy just to do what he or she does best. Be it fighting, mining, or jewel-cutting, dwarves are happiest when performing in their chosen profession. Few dwarves have any desire to be great heroes or warlords; they simply want to work at their job and make a good living doing it. **Rank**: 4 ## Images ![[dwarves.png]]